Basketball News · LatestThursday, May 21, 2026

The National Player of the Year is selected third in our mock draft.

There is new leadership in Dallas, as the Mavericks embrace a clean slate for the Cooper Flagg era.

How to watch Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and the Cavaliers.

If the Mavs and Masai Ujiri do move on from Irving, there are three teams that make immediate sense and two more wild-card destinations

Clark missed her first game of 2026, and no one seems happy.

San Antonio stole home court advantage, but are desperate for backcourt help

Jessica Shepard recorded her first triple-double of the season, orchestrating a historic performance in the Wings' 99-89 win vs. the Sky.

For the last three years, Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston have been at the center of the Indiana Fever’s offense. Their pick-and-roll offense has become a staple of the team and has led to high production.

Should the Celtics play the long game this offseason? Chris Forsberg explains why a two-year plan could set Boston up to splurge next summer.

The clock is ticking on Cleveland's core, even though the franchise is back in the conference finals for the first time since the LeBron James era ended.

The ACC provided sheer chaos in 2025 and could bring even more this fall

The 2026 Western Conference Finals have exceeded the hype through two games, but injuries have been a big part of the series

SportsLine's Larry Hartstein reveals his Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks Game 2 NBA playoff picks for Thursday

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine was held from May 10-17 in Chicago with the Washington Wizards being the center of attention. Obviously, when Washington has the No. 1 pick, that is to be expected. However, in the last week, we have heard rumblings of the Utah Jazz looking to trade up to No. 1. The […]

As the top second-round targets slide out of range, the Suns must pivot to high-upside projects and disciplined floor generals at No. 47.

Another season, another year of wild memories. What will you remember the most?

Masai Ujiri is unlike anything the Mavericks have had recently

Alexa Philippou initially planned to become an international correspondent, but the lure of sports proved too strong. The Stanford graduate and political science major is ESPN’s women’s basketball writer, covering college basketball and the WNBA. Philippou joined The Worldwide Leader in Sports in 2022, having served as the Hartford Courant’s beat reporter for the UConn…

The Indy 500 may be the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but on Friday, Indianapolis will also host the Greatest Viral Sensation in Racing: the Wienie 500.

A superstar of Caitlin Clark’s quality and pedigree enters every game carrying the weight of expectation: a highlight, a record, or a defining moment almost nightly. And while she delivers at an elite level more often than not, that standard doesn’t exist without its own persistent pressure.

The Hurricanes host the Canadiens in Game 1 of the East Final on Thursday

Plus, what's with all the shirtless fans showing up in MLB stands?

New York is three wins away from the NBA Finals after a miraculous Game 1 comeback... so what does Game 2 have in store?

The Fever said she woke up with back soreness ahead of Wednesday’s game.

The Silver & Black leave OKC with the series tied 1-1

After helping deliver a new CBA, the forward is back where she became a WNBA star and looks to lead the Sparks to the playoffs.

Rickea Jackson’s heartbreaking ACL injury has sparked a massive conversation across the WNBA. Shortly after the Chicago Sky star went down against the Minnesota Lynx, veteran guard Natasha Cloud publicly called out the officiating and claimed that the referees failed to control the game’s physicality before Jackson got hurt.

Brittney Sykes is playing like one of the most valuable players in the WNBA. Who else is driving winning for her team?

UNC has had a ton of great athletes over the years, but which one’s raw ability made you drop your jaw?

Check out this article for a complete schedule of Indy 500 events, including practices, qualifications, and the race.