Friday, May 8, 2026
    More

    Basketball

    Leagues
    | by

    New League Could Serve as WNBA’s Badly Needed G League
    The Upshot League launches May 15.
    May 8, 2026
    Read now
    May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) talks to an referee John Goble mid court after the end of game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
    Leagues
    | by

    Reaves, Redick Target Officiating After Lakers Lose to Thunder
    Reaves confronted crew chief John Goble after the game.
    May 8, 2026
    Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban walks off the court after the game against the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center.
    Teams
    | by

    Why Mark Cuban Bought Into a Canadian Basketball Team
    “Canada is producing more stars than any other country.”
    May 8, 2026
    Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) goes up for a rebound against Connecticut Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) and Connecticut Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) in the first half during the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    College Sports
    | by

    Expanded Basketball Tournaments Will Yield NCAA $50M a Year
    The deal guarantees the NCAA will be able to cover additional operating expenses.
    May 7, 2026