Basketball News · LatestTuesday, May 19, 2026

Both New York and Cleveland have title ambitions, and a loss in the East Finals could lead to some serious changes

The Sixers have work to do moving forward, but they showed more guts in 2025-26 than any team during the Joel Embiid era.

This season was clearly good for the freshman, but let’s break down exactly when it got good for him.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has been named the Grand Marshal for Sunday's 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing her left knee ACL, the team announced Tuesday. Jackson was injured in the Sky’s victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday with 5:24 left to play in the first half. She bumped Lynx forward Nia Coffey on a drive before coming to an abrupt stop and planting her left foot as her knee gave out. She was helped to the locker room by Sky staff and ruled out for the remainder of the game. “We’re devastated that

What to make of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals? And what will Game 2 bring? Let's break it down.

Victor Wembanyama's masterclass in Spurs-Thunder Game 1 should have Brad Stevens and the Celtics pondering big moves, writes Chris Forsberg.

How the stay-or-go draft decisions of Momcilovic, Chinyelu and others could shake up the 2026-27 college basketball season.

Who are the 50 best Americans who should be selected for the World Cup roster? We look at club form and rank them as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

The Selecao haven't reached a World Cup final since winning the competition in 2002 but could be a sneaky contender to back in 2026 with Ancelotti as manager

The Knicks are trying to get to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, the Cavs are trying to make it for the first time ever without LeBron James

With the Knicks and Cavaliers facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals, a scout shares what to watch during the series.

At the dawn of the playoffs, your intrepid bloggers sit down to share their thoughts on the Knicks-Hawks series.

Breaking down Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, and his potential fit with the Dallas Mavericks

The burgeoning star is done for the season.

The Sky announced Tuesday that forward Rickea Jackson, injured in Sunday's game against Minnesota, has a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season.

Jackson tore her ACL and will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season.

Whole, 2 percent or skim? Indy 500 drivers' milk preferences, should they win The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year at St. John’s, has signed with LSU out of the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Luis went undrafted last year after forgoing his final year of eligibility to enter the NBA Draft. He was signed to a two-way contract by the Utah […]

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes World Cup history with Portugal. But the real story is what should his role be on this team.

The drama continues on.

Find out where new additions Cal Raleigh and Corey Seager rank

Joe Ingles played two seasons for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Plus, we preview the NBA's Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers

Chicago has done a 180 from the disastrous end to last season. Can it sustain its trajectory amid injuries?

The Knicks host the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday

Spurs pull off the upset in what has been coined as one of the greatest playoff games of all time

Pete Prisco revisits his draft grades from three years back

Let’s rank the best candidates for the next American-born NBA MVP.

What a game!