Monthly Archives: August 2026

10 most expensive pro sports franchise sales: Lakers top list

The Los Angeles Lakers’ proposed sale for more than $12 billion would set a record for a North American sports team. But it would only be the latest example of the rapid increases in the value of pro franchises. As leagues have become more welcoming to large ownership groups and venture capital firms joining their ranks, the dollar figures have …

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Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen recognized as a shooting guard to watch

The 2026-27 college basketball season is approaching, and with the countdown to opening night underway, preseason rankings and projections are taking shape. Sports Illustrated recently ranked the nation’s top shooting guards for the 2026-27 season, highlighting the returning players and rising stars expected to make an immediate impact this season. Advertisement Florida’s projected shooting guard for the 2026-27 season is …

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When does 2026 NBA Cup start? League unveils full tournament schedule

The Emirates NBA Cup is returning for a fourth season, with the league announcing the slate of games on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The league’s 30 teams are each placed into groups of five within their conference, based on their win-loss records from the 2025-26 regular season. Advertisement Each team plays four group stage games against each team in their group, …

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Miami reportedly extends contract of basketball coach Jai Lucas

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami extended the contract of coach Jai Lucas over the past few weeks, a person with knowledge of the agreement said. The extension came with a raise, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details were revealed publicly. Advertisement Miami, as a private university, is not required to …

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NBA Cup 2026 team-by-team schedules

The NBA released its schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. The league’s annual in-season tournament will begin on Friday, Oct. 30. The tournament is divided into six groups of five teams each. Each team will play four group-stage games. Advertisement The knockout games begin on Friday, Dec. 4. The championship will be played Friday, Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in …

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Former Menomonee Falls star Seth Trimble commits to Louisville

Former Menomonee Falls boys basketball superstar and four-year North Carolina guard Seth Trimble committed to the University of Louisville on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The news of Trimble’s transfer comes on the back of a Colorado district court ruling that gave high schoolers who were members of the 2022 class a fifth season of college eligibility. The NCAA has fought back …

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How were we all wrong about Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson?

Regardless of how much anyone probes, researches and scouts, some players will always break free of their pre-draft scouting reports and reinvent themselves. Usually, though, it takes a few years, not a few days. Enter Caleb Wilson, the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Advertisement The 20-year-old has been thoroughly scouted. He’s been thoroughly analyzed. Everyone had an idea …

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Evaluating North Carolina Basketball’s 2026 Expectations Versus Duke

When people think of the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program, they usually associate it with reaching Final Fours and contending for National Championships. Well, those have not been present in recent memory, especially the last two seasons, as North Carolina has been bounced in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in consecutive campaigns. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s arch-rival, the …

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Ex-Disney head Bob Iger partners with Josh Kushner to buy Los Angeles Lakers for a staggering $12.5 billion

Billionaire Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for …

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Oakland transfer guard Brody Robinson commits to Creighton

Oakland transfer guard Brody Robinson has committed to Creighton, he told On3. The 5-foot-11 senior averaged 17.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this past season, earning First Team All-Horizon League honors. Robinson scored 20 or more points in 11 games, including a season-high 36 points in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament in a narrow …

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