Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 12, 2026

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round NBA playoff action.

UFL veteran QB Luis Perez steadying surging Battlehawks headlines takeaways from Week 7 of the UFL 2026 season.

An early-season reality check.

This can't be the end for LeBron James.

The winners and losers as players begin working out for NBA scouts at this week's draft combine

Tip-off is at 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

Everyone, even the king, is in search of good vibes.

Looking at the Sixers' free agents and option decisions to come in the 2026 offseason.

The Sabres are going back to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in net for Game 4 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series against Montreal on Tuesday.

You can feel it in the air. It’s the rest-and-wait scent. Here’s the latest from across Knicks nation. Mike Brown On closing out series with composure and preparation: “Closeout games are the hardest games to play, because of the level of desperation from the other team, especially when you’re on the road and you factor […]

After being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers face a franchise-defining offseason centered around LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, free agency, trades and new ownership.

Christian Lundgaard got the big win at IMS that everyone saw coming. Find out how far he moved up the rankings.

One is a franchise cornerstone on the rise. The other is back home with something to prove.

There has been a clear increase in foul calls in the WNBA.

How to watch Game 5 of the Spurs vs. Timberwolves Wester Conference semifinals during the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

In Game 4, the Pistons shot 12 free throws to the Cavaliers 34.

Sam LaPorta, Kyle Pitts, and Isaiah Likely are all breakout candidates in 2026

Do you have a better suggestion for how the Sixers improve?

Wisconsin has named a nine-person search committee, including Colts GM Chris Ballard and two-time NBA All-Star Michael Finley, to help find the Badgers' next athletic director.

Plus, a new favorite for Rookie of the Year and a mea culpa on the Valkyries

The Lakers have $48 million in cap space and question marks surrounding most of their players, including LeBron James

Strickland shocked the world with his win over Chimaev at UFC 328

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The Dallas Wings and Atlanta Dream will meet on Tuesday night for the first time this season. It will be Wings star Paige Bueckers’ first time facing Reese since the forward was traded to the Dream after starting her career with the Chicago Sky. The name on the front of the jersey may be different,…

A Florida state judge granted prosecutors' request to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records during a hearing following his March arrest on suspicion of DUI.

Which stars are favored to win the MVP award sandwiched between the regular season and Finals MVP?

The Indiana Fever failed their first test of the new WNBA season. The Fever hosted the Dallas Wings in their season opener on Saturday, and it resulted in the first home loss for Indiana in 2026. The Fever had no answer for Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, who combined for 42 points.

Jody Demling, who has called 11 Preakness winners, reveals his picks for 2026 Preakness Stakes horses such as Iron Honor, Taj Mahal and Incredibolt

Check out a complete list of WWE pay-per-views and special events scheduled for 2026

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