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College basketball player collapses and dies after workout

Kaiden Francis was a freshman basketball player from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and had recently passed multiple health screenings.

Is Cooper Flagg already the best player in men’s college basketball?

After a lot of number-crunching -- and debate for the No. 1 spot -- these are the names to watch this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Standouts from the updated women's basketball recruiting player rankings

As high school basketball begins, these are the players to watch from ESPN's updated 2025, 2026 and 2027 rankings. Plus, freshmen to keep an eye on.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players

Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.

Auburn basketball players' flight diverted after mid-air fight

A chartered jet carrying the Auburn University men's basketball team was forced to turn around after the pilot reported that two players had gotten into a fight. The Tigers were set to play the ...

Flight carrying Auburn men's basketball team grounded after scuffle between players

AUBURN, Ala. — A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.

Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player

Adidas has signed high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith.

Business - CNBC - November 14

College basketball rankings: The Top 100 and 1 best players entering the 2024-25 season

From Duke, Kentucky and Alabama to Princeton, Saint Louis and beyond, here are the nation's top college basketball players

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Jalen Warley is first Virginia basketball player to hit transfer portal after Tony Bennett's abrupt retirement

Warley plans to redshirt the season and save his last year of eligibility.

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

College basketball's breakout stars: Duke's Caleb Foster, UNC's Elliot Cadeau among players with potential

Here are eight players that can emerge as stars during the 2024-25 college basketball season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Trainer Bob Baffert's horses finish 1-2 in $2 million Juvenile in Breeders' Cup at Del Mar

Citizen Bull has won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile by 1 1/2 lengths at Del Mar

Sports - ABC News - November 1

College basketball rankings: Breaking down the top five players at every position entering the 2024-25 season

Alabama's Mark Sears, Duke's Cooper Flagg both check in at the top of their position groups

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Kelsey Plum jersey retirement: Guard will be first Washington Huskies women's basketball player to earn honor

Plum's jersey will be retired on Jan. 18 when the Huskies take on Purdue

Sports - CBS Sports - November 2

Washington retiring Kelsey Plum's jersey; first women's basketball player to receive honor in school history

Kelsey Plum led the Huskies' women's basketball team to its first Final Four appearance and led the nation in scoring as a senior.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Fantasy Basketball Week 3 Start/Sit: Is Gradey Dick here to stay, plus more players to get into your lineups

Gradey Dick has been outstanding for the Raptors

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players

A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports

Sports - ABC News - November 9

Flight carrying No 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after fight between players

Auburn fight forces flight to turn back after takeoff No 11 Tigers slated to face No 4 Houston on Saturday A flight carrying the No 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

College basketball rankings: Auburn tops Houston a day after Tiger players fight on team plane

Auburn is No. 3 in the Top 25 And 1 after its upset of the Cougars despite being without two players who got in a fight on the team plane

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

Former NBA player Kyle Singler sparks concern in basketball world after troubling video

Former NBA player and Duke University basketball star Kyle Singler said he "fear[s] for my life every day" in an Instagram video he posted Tuesday, sparking support from the basketball community.

NBA Fantasy Basketball: Cam Reddish among players on the rise after earning a significant role, more

Also, find out why Bilal Coulibaly looks like a reliable force for the Wizards

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Kaleena Smith becomes first high school women's basketball player to sign NIL deal with Adidas

Smith, a five-star recruit from Ontario Christian, is Adidas' first signing under Candace Parker

Sports - CBS Sports - November 14

College basketball rankings: Arkansas' John Calipari has four sons of players he coached at Memphis on roster

Sons of players Calipari coached at Memphis scored 46 points in the Razorbacks' 91-72 win vs. Pacific on Monday

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Unrivaled basketball league: Full rosters, list of players participating, head coaches, teams, 'wildcards'

The rosters for the six teams were revealed on Wednesday with a pair of 'wildcard' players still to be announced

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

From Deep: How Scottie Barnes' return will impact 3 key players in fantasy basketball

Scottie Barnes' injury absence has allowed three Raptors players to shine. Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals what you should do with them now that Barnes is about to take the court again.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 7 hours ago

Report: Former Temple men's basketball player the subject of a federal points-shaving investigation

Temple games were flagged for unusual wagering activity at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 1 hour ago

How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?

The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.

Sports - The New York Times - October 25

Sources: Players seeking trade to Commanders

Some players have privately stated or told their agents that they want to be traded to the Commanders, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

The Best M.L.B. Player at Each Position

The Dodgers, Yankees and Guardians were the only clubs with two players selected by our expert.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35

Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

United players 'not happy' after Fenerbahce draw

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has branded their 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League "a big disappointment."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

This feels like the year we might get a full campaign of peak Zion Williamson, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat

Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.

Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Vinícius slams racist 'criminals' in Clásico loss

Vinícius Júnior has condemned racist insults aimed at Barcelona's players by fans during El Clásico as "terrible" after LaLiga said it was reporting the incident to police and hate crime prosecutors.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

Wenger to host FIFA player welfare, burnout panel

FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games played in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

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