Basketball Star Compared

Young, upset by All-Star snub, to replace Giannis

Hawks guard Trae Young, who was upset when he was not picked for the All-Star Game, has been added to Team Chuck as an injury replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN - Feb. 10

Irving to replace injured teammate AD as All-Star

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been added to the All-Star roster as an injury replacement for his new teammate Ant.

ESPN - Feb. 10

Former Devils Star Impressing With New Team

This former Devils forward is having a solid season with his new team.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

He Was the Face of the N.B.A., But He Starred on the Globetrotters First

Wilt Chamberlain became a basketball and societal icon who bridged two entities, all while living out his “childhood dream.”

The New York Times - 6d

Grading Every N.B.A. Team at the All-Star Break

Five teams received an “A” in our midseason report card.

The New York Times - 6d

Steph, KD and LeBron reunite for All-Star Weekend

Curry, James and Durant reflect on their NBA careers and what it means to reunite as All-Stars.

ESPN - 5d

Castle opens busy weekend with Rising Stars MVP

Stephon Castle won the Rising Stars MVP trophy Friday night as his Team C beat the competition to earn a spot in Sunday's All-Star Game. In between, the Spurs rookie will compete in the slam dunk ...

ESPN - 5d

Players call All-Star Game stoppages 'not ideal'

The new tournament format for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night drew mixed reviews, with several players taking issue with the breaks during and between games.

ESPN - 3d

Bengals aim to retain trio of stars, sources say

The Bengals will attempt to secure a trio of stars who need new deals -- wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson -- for the long term this offseason, sources ...

ESPN - 2d

Southport victim 'born to be a star', parents tell BBC

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar say she loved the performing arts and going to school.

BBC News - 15h

Who could be Indiana's next men's basketball coach? Likely (and unlikely) candidates

Could Brad Stevens take the reins in Bloomington with Mike Woodson expected to leave the Hoosiers after this season?

ESPN - Feb. 9

Women’s college basketball power rankings: How is UCLA reaching new heights?

One of the most impressive runs in recent memory came to an end Sunday, as Texas halted South Carolina’s 57-game winning streak in SEC play. The Gamecocks had gone more than three seasons without a ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10

College basketball rankings: Why Auburn deserves to be voted the No. 1 team in the country

The Tigers are ranked No. 1 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1

CBS Sports - Feb. 10

Why Indiana basketball is still a coveted job despite decades of mediocrity

Between the Hoosiers' winning tradition, home-court advantage, NIL war chest and administrative backing, the Indiana job is a massive opportunity for someone.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11

After Enduring Fires, a Palisades Basketball Team Received an Unlikely Visit

A couple of players lost their homes. Steve Kerr and JJ Redick provided a respite.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

Southern Cal’s JuJu Watkins: basketball’s next big thing has arrived

The USC point guard, self-described introvert and Clairo fan has lifted a dormant program back to relevancy and become one of LA’s brightest sports stars. And she’s still only 19. It’s a Tuesday ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

USC and UCLA have made L.A. the center of women's college basketball

USC's expectations for the season were high and the Trojans have met them, but UCLA has caught everyone by surprise.

ESPN - 6d

Women's basketball AP poll, takeaways: Who deserves to be No. 1?

Three of the five top teams in the Associated Press Top 25 lost last week, clearing the table for a restructuring.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Iowa State unveils plan for entertainment complex between football and basketball venues

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard has unveiled a master plan for a 94-acre multi-use development between the schools' football stadium and basketball arena

ABC News - 2d

Unrivaled basketball tips off, bringing new energy to women's sports

The inaugural season of Unrivaled basketball is underway in Florida, featuring WNBA stars in a fast-paced three-on-three format. With every game sold out and major investors backing the league, its ...

CBS News - 1d

Fantasy basketball: Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey averages 30 PPG

Eric Karabell forecasts what lies ahead for three players coming out of the All-Star break.

ESPN - 6h

Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Bucks star out through All-Star break with calf strain

Antetokounmpo has not played since Feb. 2

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

Dunk-offs, OGs and Rising Stars: NBA experts break down 2025 All-Star Weekend

Breaking down what to watch over All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

ESPN - 5d

Castle, George lead Team C to Rising Stars win and a berth against LeBron in the All-Star Game

Team C has won the Rising Stars competition at All-Star weekend and advanced to take on LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant in an All-Star Game semifinal

ABC News - 5d

'I know we're going to be playing pretty freaking hard:' Rising Stars vow to bring it against All-Stars on Sunday

The Rising Stars have an opportunity to make a statement in the All-Star tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

NBA Rising Stars results: Team Mullin advances to All-Star tournament as G Leaguers nearly pull off upset

Team Chris Mullin ran away with the Rising Stars tournament on Friday

CBS Sports - 5d

Bucks star Damian Lillard thrilled All-Star weekend featured NBA HBCU Classic in his native Oakland

For Oakland native Damian Lillard and Warriors star Stephen Curry, shining a light on Oakland's deep sports history and the legacies of so many Black athletes through the NBA HBCU Classic meant so ...

ABC News - 4d

NBA All-Star 2025: Two weeks later, the league and its stars still can't comprehend Luka Dončić trade

"Two weeks later, it's still the craziest trade I've ever seen," said San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

All-Star Game 2025: The NBA will keep trying new things ... until the stars actually commit to trying

All-Star Weekend wouldn't be like this if the current players treated the game with the reverence it’s due, or if the players showed the game itself was enough.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

NBA stars interested in USA vs. World All-Star Game format, but there are serious logistical hurdles

USA vs. World isn't the easy All-Star fix some make it out to be

CBS Sports - 3d

A Hollywood insider has written her first novel — and Darren Star is adapting it

Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas revisits the world of 1980s talent agencies in her debut novel, 'Climbing in Heels,' which onetime colleague Darren Star has signed on to adapt.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Draymond, two other Warriors to participate in NBA All-Star events

Draymond Green and two other members of the Golden State Warriors will participate in a few NBA All-Star events on All-Star Saturday Night.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

2025 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Preview: The position is star-studded once again

Fantasy baseball analyst Scott Pianowski continues our position preview series with the shortstops.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

'Southern Charm' reality star announces bid for South Carolina governor

Bravo's “Southern Charm” reality TV star and former state Treasurer Thomas Ravenel announced his South Carolina gubernatorial bid for 2026. “I’m running for Governor of South Carolina and none of ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

LiAngelo Ball to make first NBA All-Star appearance — as a singer

LiAngelo Ball is giving this music thing a try.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

Review: A master sensualist returns with an alluring star and not much else in 'Parthenope'

Director Paulo Sorrentino won an Oscar for "The Great Beauty" but seems to have gotten lost — not unpleasurably — in the sex appeal of his new Neapolitan drama.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7

Ryan Donato stars as the Blackhawks beat the slumping Predators 6-2

Ryan Donato had two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed Nashville its sixth straight loss with a 6-2 victory over the Predators

ABC News - Feb. 8

Matt Duchene scores twice in Stars' 8-3 romp over Sharks

Matt Duchene scored twice and the Dallas Stars routed San Jose 8-3 on Saturday night after falling behind when the Sharks scored on their first two shots

ABC News - Feb. 9

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.

ABC News - Feb. 9

'Friends' star David Schwimmer calls on Musk to take Ye off X

David Schwimmer, a star on the sitcom ‘Friends,’ called on billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to take Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, off of Musk’s X social media platform. In an ...

The Hill - Feb. 9

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