Monthly Archives: April 2026

After contemplating his future, Kansas coach Bill Self says he’ll be back for 2026-27 season

Bill Self has decided to return. The longtime Kansas coach announced Wednesday that he would be back with the team for the 2026-27 season. Self said following the Jayhawks’ second-round NCAA tournament loss to St. John’s that he would be discussing his future with his family and that while he wanted to continue coaching, he also wanted to feel good …

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Penn State Basketball Guard Freddie Dilione V Enters Transfer Portal

Another Nittany Lion hoops player has officially entered the transfer portal, as On3 national basketball Joe Tipton reported that guard Freddie Dilione V is looking for a new destination to play his final year of college basketball. Dilione originally began his playing career at Tennessee, where he spent his first two years before transferring to Penn State before the start …

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Michigan State’s Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA’s Phoenix Suns

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team. “We talked seriously about it,” Izzo said Wednesday on “The Dan Patrick Show,” during a virtual interview from his office on campus. Advertisement The 71-year-old …

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2026 MVC Player of the Year commits to Tennessee basketball

Tennessee added a commitment to its 2026 basketball transfer portal class. Former Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade committed to the Vols on Wednesday, according to Jordan Tipton of On3. He will have one season of eligibility at Tennessee. Advertisement The 6-foot-5, 195-pound guard began his collegiate basketball career as walk-on at SMU. The Mustangs awarded him a scholarship and was revoked …

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes limits Reds’ offense and gets his 1st win of 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Skenes quickly shrugged off the shortest start of his dominant major league career. Pirates fans shouldn’t worry either after Skenes returned to form on Wednesday. The reigning NL Cy Young winner allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates’ 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Advertisement “I’m pretty insulated from a …

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Former Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade commits to Tennessee

Rick Barnes and Tennessee picked up their first addition out of the transfer portal on Wednesday, grabbing a commitment from former Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade. This one was rumored since Belmont’s season wrapped up a few weeks ago, and it becomes official this afternoon. On3’s Joe Tipton had the news. Lundblade averaged more than 15 points per game for the …

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Gopher basketball retaining key players for next year

Today’s college basketball requires you to not only recruit high school players into your program, but you are also re-recruiting them every offseason. Continuity is correlated to success, especially for programs that are not able to write blank checks for the best available talent in the transfer portal. The transfer portal officially opens on April 7th but step one for …

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Coach John Andrzejek leaves Campbell basketball: ‘The institution now has different priorities’

John Andrzejek stepped down as Campbell’s men’s basketball coach on Wednesday, citing the school’s shifted priorities in a post on social media. “Over the last 6 months, it has become clear that Campbell has made the decision to shift their commitment from basketball,” Andrzejek wrote. “Simply put — the institution now has different priorities, and they are not compatible with …

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US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer’s ultimate Fear Of Missing Out

ATLANTA (AP) — Now comes the wait, soccer’s ultimate FOMO. American players across the United States and Europe will count down the eight weeks until coach Mauricio Pochettino picks his 26 World Cup players. Advertisement Those bypassed won’t get a phone call. “It’s going to be painful,” Pochettino said. “In that process, always you create links, no, emotional links, but …

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Spurs vs Warriors Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for April 1

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Our NBA player prop projections are set for tonight’s Western Conference clash between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors, with the model pinpointing several standout opportunities. Advertisement By analyzing the data and comparing it to current market lines, we’ve uncovered the bets …

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With Arizona on brink of title, Tommy Lloyd is the hottest coach in college basketball. Will he stay in Tucson or bolt for bluer pastures?

INDIANAPOLIS — Arizona fans would undoubtedly prefer that their first Final Four in 25 years was not happening under a cloud of uncertainty about the future of their coach, Tommy Lloyd. But the North Carolina job is open. His contract negotiations with Arizona are ongoing. And Lloyd is leveraging this unique moment for absolutely everything it’s worth. Advertisement That much …

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A potential Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup in the NBA Playoffs would be a tasty one – Yahoo Sports

A potential Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup in the NBA Playoffs would be a tasty one Yahoo Sports Source link : https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxPWFhlcXpBQnNnSGFQcDdNSUFjdlZueUFlZWtRV3VVcVVLOEx1bEhiRGxKZ2JMUEg0dXNxeENaNVppZGE3eWJKY1loRWpaSGd3YTBwZGVZbnNkVXdOS3A2MUlzNi1yZ05OS2FJSzVCNVpQV2JZNlRvaXd2ZlRpY21JU2pvMEhZeTNKUmZJSmlnNHVCaWlPeWdKQzExcVk1OGJPeE1MdmxqSTRZTHFNcWYteV9sQXBHYmZwTFk2Z0lrTmF2bDFqVDAwZzZxWTd1dEdVOEZRcDhUcXAzYUM5bWtENzZ3?oc=5 Author : Publish date : 2026-03-31 19:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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Billion-dollar bids made for NBA Europe teams

The NBA has received several billion-dollar bids for teams in the proposed European league, BBC Sport understands. Initial plans for ‘NBA Europe’ are for 10 to 12 franchises that would stay in the league on an annual basis. Advertisement It is understood multiple bids worth between $500m and $1bn (£375m to £750m) have been made, while there are also several …

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With Arizona on brink of title, Tommy Lloyd is the hottest coach in college basketball. Will he stay in Tucson or bolt for bluer pastures?

INDIANAPOLIS — Arizona fans would undoubtedly prefer that their first Final Four in 25 years was not happening under a cloud of uncertainty about the future of their coach, Tommy Lloyd. But the North Carolina job is open. His contract negotiations with Arizona are ongoing. And Lloyd is leveraging this unique moment for absolutely everything it’s worth. Advertisement That much …

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