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Sporting News 2022-23 college basketball All-America team
College basketball was long dominated by guard play, but that is no longer the case if you look at the Sporting News All-America team. Experienced big men are plentiful among our three teams for the 2022-23 season. → Read More
Is Lionel Messi the best male sports athlete of all time? World Cup final could be a persuasive closing statement
Where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats from other major men's sports: Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Muhammad Ali? He may need the World Cup title to surpass them all → Read More
Arch Manning bought Steve Sarkisian some time to turn things around at Texas
Steve Sarkisian's 5-7 debut at Texas was underwhelming, but the commitment of Arch Manning gave the program a big shot in the arm this offseason. → Read More
Los Angeles Mount Rushmore of Sports: Magic Johnson, Sandy Koufax, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar named best of the best
The Lakers are the thing in Los Angeles, and they dominate the L.A. sports Mount Rushmore, too. → Read More
Dallas Mount Rushmore of Sports: Roger Staubach, Emmitt Smith, Dirk Nowitzki, Bob Lilly voted best of the best
In football-crazed Texas, it is only appropriate that 3/4 of the city's sports Mount Rushmore belong to members of America's Team. → Read More
Philadelphia's Mount Rushmore of Sports: Mike Schmidt, Julius Erving, Bobby Clarke, Allen Iverson voted best of the best
Philly fans never run out of things to talk about regarding sports. We’re here to help anyway. → Read More
Coaching against Coach K: Roy Williams, other Hall of Famers share stories about facing Mike Krzyzewski
So many Hall of Famers have been on the bench opposite Mike Krzyzewski, who coaches his final home game Saturday. They tell us they needed to be at the top of their games to have a chance to succeed. → Read More
Coaching against Coach K: Roy Williams, other Hall of Famers share stories about facing Mike Krzyzewski
So many Hall of Famers have been on the bench opposite Mike Krzyzewski, who coaches his final home game Saturday. They tell us they needed to be at the top of their games to have a chance to succeed. → Read More
Do you know the name Harry Statham? If you are a college basketball fan, you should know the McKendree legend
Harry Statham resides the top of the list for all-time wins among college basketball coaches. His national recognition, along with a spot in the Naismith Hall of Fame, is overdue. → Read More
Nick Saban vs. Kirby Smart: Jim McElwain remembers the Alabama beginnings for Georgia’s head coach
Jim McElwain worked with Nick Saban and Kirby Smart at Alabama early in the Saban era. He saw the relationship between the two men up close. → Read More
New USWNT starters make a strong case in Australia with an eye toward World Cup
A handful of new players proved to USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski they should be in the mix in the lead-up to the 2023 FIFA World Cup. → Read More
Top freshman Peyton Watson takes shot at helping UCLA skip First Four and head straight toward Final Four
Freshman Peyton Watson is high on NBA Draft boards, but his impact on this loaded UCLA team might not be felt in the early part of the season. → Read More
Sprinting 4 weeks after an ACL repair? New technique could dramatically reduce rehab, recovery
A West Virginia surgeon is pioneering a new ACL repair technique that significantly reduces rehab and is showing promising results. → Read More
Rivalry means everything when USA and Mexico meet, even if World Cup qualifying is at stake
When the USA and Mexico meet at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, the match will be about much more than the World Cup qualifying points with both teams in decent shape to advance to Qatar. → Read More
Opening night of Mike Krzyzewski's final season is child's play for Duke's latest group of one-and-done talents
Freshmen Trevor Keels and Paolo Banchero showed in a win over Kentucky at the Champions Classic that they have the goods to give Coach K the only parting gift he seeks. → Read More
College basketball rankings: Gonzaga, UCLA, Illinois lead Sporting News' preseason top 25
Gonzaga and UCLA had a thrilling Final Four matchup a year ago. Could they meet in the NCAA title game in April? → Read More
Bob Huggins' idea to replace NCAA Tournament with Power 5 Madness is bankrupt of logic
Bob Huggins thinks limiting the NCAA tournament to 'power' programs would generate more revenue and interest. That's just not the case. → Read More
Where Carli Lloyd ranks on the list of best U.S. women's soccer players in history
How does Lloyd's legendary career compare to the other greats in the pantheon of the U.S. women's national team? → Read More
If Tennessee fans trash the field again, empty Neyland Stadium for a game
International soccer fans have been punished for unruly behavior with games held 'behind closed doors'. Could it happen with college football? → Read More
Like it or not, the USA's 2022 World Cup hopes are in the hands of its young players
The 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Costa Rica came with the youngest team ever fielded by the USA in this competition. That youth has become its defining trait. → Read More