Daily Archives: April 8, 2026

Women’s basketball portal rankings: With more than 1,000 names in, who can make the most impact?

The portal is open. The exoduses have begun. Let the madness continue. Within the first day of the portal’s opening, more than 1,000 Division I players had entered — that’s roughly an NCAA Tournament’s worth of rosters looking for a new home. Here’s a look at the players expected to be the most coveted in this recruitment period. Advertisement Notes: …

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YouTube Gold: Wes Unseld Was A Phenomenal Talent

During Michigan’s win over UConn Monday night, Aday Mara threw a quick and devastating outlet pass over the Huskies’ defense that made announcer Bill Raftery excitedly say, “shades of Wes Unseld.” Many people immediately wondered: who the hell is Wes Unseld? Advertisement And since he retired in 1981, a lot of readers were born well after his career ended. And …

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Iowa basketball inside USA TODAY’s way-too-early top 25 rankings

Iowa’s first season under head coach Ben McCollum wound up as a magical one. The Hawkeyes were one of the top stories of the NCAA Tournament, riding March Madness momentum into the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987. Iowa topped Clemson, then-defending national champion Florida and rival Nebraska for its Elite Eight berth. Advertisement Though Iowa wound up …

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The Celtics are connected 🤝

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOojr-A3hjw Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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The Lakers are a shell of the team they were a week ago

LOS ANGELES – The last time the Lakers played at home, they were on cloud nine. They took down an Eastern Conference contender in the Cavaliers, which concluded an elite month of March basketball where they won 15 of 17 games. Advertisement Back in Los Angeles on Tuesday, they looked unrecognizable. Gone are Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, who will miss …

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Brook Lopez rises to block the shot, 04/07/2026 – Yahoo Sports

Brook Lopez rises to block the shot, 04/07/2026 Yahoo Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQNDRERllVc1JpOG1vQXJ4Z2xrWmM0cy1McVg2SVhyNXQ3UHItQ0ZKMWNodmp0NFMwR05GWjhEQzlEUjJzNlJ0THdUbjNYLWQwdXZ1SXc1T3JjVk5ybE5MakdQSkZ5WkJ1MHNWOTVCM1I5ejhVYjdmS0szZ2t3aEs4LQ?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Victor Wembanyama may miss some time after a rib injury scare in the San Antonio Spurs 115-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Reports indicate Wembanyama’s injury isn’t serious, and he will likely suit up for the one required game he has to play to qualify for end-of-season awards. However, he will likely miss the Spurs’ final matchup against the Portland …

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UCLA’s Mick Cronin loses double-digit scorer to transfer portal, but there’s a catch

UCLA’s Mick Cronin loses double-digit scorer to transfer portal, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. UCLA basketball is watching the 2026-27 roster already take shape. The Bruins and Mick Cronin are welcoming back Trent Perry to ignite the 2026-27 Final Four aspirations. Skyy Clark chose a different path by …

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3 notes before the Mavericks travel to Phoenix to face the Suns

We’re so close to the end of a dreadful 2025-26 season of Dallas Mavericks basketball that we can taste it. Wednesday’s game between the Mavericks (25-54) and the Phoenix Suns (43-35) at Mortgage Matchup Center wraps up the final back-to-back set for Dallas with three games remaining on the schedule. The Mavs are coming into the game on the heels …

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College basketball transfer portal tracker 2026: Latest news on DJ Wagner, Juke Harris and others on the move

College basketball transfer portal tracker 2026: Latest news on DJ Wagner, Juke Harris and others on the move originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Shortly after Michigan cut down the nets for the program’s first basketball championship since 1989, the 2026 college basketball transfer portal opened. Advertisement April 7 …

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NBA’s Nightly Recap | April 7, 2026

0:00 Hornets at Celtics 2:21 Heat at Raptors 4:41 Timberwolves at Pacers 6:40 Bulls at Wizards 8:42 Bucks at Nets 10:55 Jazz at … Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii26nyyCuu0 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Paul Sullivan: Fab ending for Michigan as the Wolverines hold off UConn for their 1st title in 37 years

INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten had waited 26 long years to win a national championship in men’s basketball. To put things in perspective, that was even longer than the wait list for tickets to Bozo’s Circus. Advertisement But that legendary drought finally ended Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium when Michigan held off UConn 69-63 in the NCAA Tournament championship game …

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NBA’s Top 10 Plays Of The Night | April 7, 2026

Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Source link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwhgE9jRt14 Author : Publish date : [publish_date] Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Kawhi Leonard’s 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead – CTPost

Kawhi Leonard’s 34-point night lifts Clippers over Mavs after a blown 23-point lead CTPost Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxNRmhoTl9sMWNKbzdHZHJIQVpiOXFuRVVYWkNBUXhsdG9sQV9qRVFyS1p1U3lWYVRPbmZDXzBXUzlwc2lqNWdreW5XcG9Yek1FMlZ0OWx1REJRQUpjOWFGelJNY0hoQ0dJYzEzODQ0TVd3U2NhNXZhbm1DRGFPa3hEYTdtcDFOaXZZYlpkNmg5WVQ4MC0yQjRWbWVTcjU?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 05:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Can the Suns’ ‘Big 3’ round into shape for the postseason?

PHOENIX — On the morning of the much-needed Suns-Rockets reunion in the desert, the scene at Verizon 5G Performance Center largely mirrored the current state of affairs. Jalen Green was stationed at the far east corner of the gym, working on live reads with the help of a teammate and assistant. Superstar guard Devin Booker could be seen at the …

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Thunder play the Clippers, seek 7th straight victory

Oklahoma City Thunder (63-16, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (41-38, eighth in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -7.5; over/under is 225.5 Advertisement BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City aims to keep its six-game win streak intact when the Thunder take on Los Angeles. The Clippers are 24-25 against Western Conference …

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1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16

1 transfer portal target St. John’s basketball must sign to get back to Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. St. John’s basketball entered 2025-26 with only four returners and needing to replace top scorer RJ Luis. Yet this Red Storm team still dominated the Big East under Rick Pitino. And eventually …

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Kevin Durant’s juke sends Dillon Brooks to the floor as Rockets rally past Suns for 7th straight win

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns well-known instigator Dillon Brooks was trying to get under the skin of Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant during a possession in the second quarter on Tuesday night, talking his usual trash while playing physical defense. That turned out to be a mistake. Advertisement On the ensuing play, Durant juked Brooks, driving past him and making …

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