Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 5, 2026

The Cavaliers and Pistons open their second-round NBA playoff series.

The Lakers and Thunder begin their second-round NBA playoff series.

A storied rivalry has entered a new phase and Detroit has a chance to set the narrative

The Rockets need to slightly reshuffle the deck if they wish to compete for a title.

The Lakers are going to have an uphill battle against the Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Does unc still got it? Or is he chopped?

Getting it right starts with getting it wrong. It’s true in math, mental health and Madison Square Garden, where last night the New York Knicks took a 1-0 series lead over Philadelphia with a 137-98 shellacking of the 76ers. Through all the fits and false starts of this season, there were glimpses. Early on the […]

Billy Donovan is the name most often mentioned, but names from Darvin Ham to Tom Thibodeau have come up.

The Pistons need to swing first in Game 1.

San Antonio was once listed at -3,000 to win the series but is now only -186 to take down Minnesota and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Tip-off is at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

One name not on the New Orleans short list: Interim coach James Borrego.

According to Yahoo Sports’ Ben Fawkes, the 15.5-point Game 1 line represents the largest perceived deficit of James’ illustrious 23-year career.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs. Plus, they break down the biggest contenders of the WNBA season!

Kevin O’Connor & Ryen Russillo break down the first two games of the NBA Playoff Conference semifinals.

Which teams finished with the best odds to land the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery?

Fantasy expectations and analysis on Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink and others returning from injury.

The annual WNBA GM survey named Paige Bueckers as the top pick to launch a franchise and A'ja Wilson as the favorite to win the 2026 MVP.

José "Piculín" Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, has died at the age of 62.

Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.

FOX Sports' Dontrelle Willis ranks the top five teams in the National League.

Chase Elliott solidified himself as a threat with his win at Texas, but was it enough to move him into the top spot in the rankings?

Peter Schmeichel will return to FOX Sports this summer as part of the star-studded broadcast crew covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Maurice Edu, Stu Holden and Alex Lalas debate Christian Pulisic's spot in FOX Sports' World Cup Top 100 Players Ranking.

Kylian Mbappé insists he remains fully committed to his recovery from a left hamstring injury.

Pirates reliever Chris Devenski has been suspended three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Reds rookie Sal Stewart.

FOX Sports, FOX One and Indeed announced a nationwide search to find the "FOX One Chief World Cup Watcher Hired Through Indeed."

Why not bring back Anthony Volpe to the Bronx? The Yankees are clicking and the shortstop role is in good hands.

The Defenders are the clear favorites, but another squad is surging up the board. Here are the latest UFL title odds after Week 6.

Early recruiting momentum in the 2027 class from both USC and UCLA is testing the Big Ten's long-term bet on the LA market