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Calculated Optimism: Setting a reasonable baseline for Mizzou basketball’s freshmen

It’s late June.  Missouri’s roster is set and jersey numbers assigned. Newcomers are making introductions.  The Tigers are spending time throwing weight around or getting after it in the practice gym. Sometimes, they hit up fan and donor events.  It also means it’s time for another ritual: trying to set baselines for MU’s newest crop of freshmen.  The Tigers will inhabit two worlds as they […]

Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Red Wings Star UFA Forward

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made some notable changes to their roster this offseason. They have traded Joseph Woll, Brandon Carlo, and Simon Benoit. They have also acquired Darren Raddysh and Emil Andrae and, most notably, landed Gavin McKenna with this year’s first-overall pick.However, given how this past season went for the Maple Leafs, […] The post Maple Leafs Urged to Sign Red Wings Star UFA Forward appeared first on HEAVY .

Three Captains to Guide Hoosiers in 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When Indiana takes the court this fall, it will be led by a trio of talented and determined leaders. Senior middle blocker Ava Vickers, junior setter Sade Ilawole and sophomore outside hitter Jaidyn Jager were voted as the program's three team captains for the 2026 season by their peers. Vickers and Ilawole are captains for the second-straight year.

Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis hits another home run

Worcester: W, 3-1 (BOX SCORE) There wasn’t a whole lot of offense on either side of the WooSox/Mud Hens (Tigers AAA) series finale, but Vinny Capra set the tone for Worcester with his eighth home run of the season. The ship was steered correctly for four innings by Patrick Sandoval, who had the most productive […]

2026-27 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Creighton Bluejays

Team: Creighton Bluejays 2025-26 Record: 16-15, 11-9 Big East 2025-26 Big East Finish: Tied for fifth with St. John’s, won the tiebreaker for the #5 seed thanks to a 2-0 head to head record Final 2025-26 Rankings NET: #93Her Hoop Stats: #96BartTorvik.com: #71 Postseason? They beat Marquette 57-44 in the Big East quarterfinals before taking […]

Hoopaholic’s Gazette: DM, PK, NCAA, WC & BS

So be true to your school now/ Just like you would to your girl (or guy) OK, maybe the wisdom of Brian Wilson doesn’t have much if anything to do with today’s entry. But I did hear it on the radio today, and the Bard of 60s teen culture was all that and fostered us […]

‘I’m just more comfortable:’ IU basketball’s Trent Sisley looks to build consistency

After an up-and-down freshman season, Trent Sisley is looking to build consistency in his second season at Indiana. The 6-foot-8 forward’s career as a Hoosier began with promise as he scored in double figures in four of his first seven ... The post ‘I’m just more comfortable:’ IU basketball’s Trent Sisley looks to build consistency appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Nets first-round pick compares game to Julius Randle, Draymond Green

Joshua Jefferson was one of college basketball’s most productive players during his senior season at Iowa State. He’ll now look to carry over that impact to the Brooklyn Nets after they selected him 28th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-8 forward will have an instant opportunity to carve out a role with the […] The post Nets first-round pick compares game to Julius Randle, Draymond Green appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Indiana fans are glad to see Dusty May off to NBA, out of Big Ten

Dusty May, Indiana men’s basketball’s latest prodigal son that wasn’t, is out of college basketball and off to the NBA, having been hired as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. May was born in Terre Haute and raised in Greene County before attending Indiana University and becoming a student manager under Bob Knight. His […]

Brazil’s Ronaldo gives incredible Kylian Mbappé comp amid the World Cup

Despite a slow start at Real Madrid, fans saw Kylian Mbappé bounce back and perform for the “Los Galácticos” whenever his team needed him in his second season with Real Madrid. Despite his not-so-impressive performances in La Liga, Mbappé has continued to impress his critics at this year’s FIFA World Cup 2026. In a recent […] The post Brazil’s Ronaldo gives incredible Kylian Mbappé comp amid the World Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints .

6 taxpayer mid-level exception targets for the Sixers in free agency

Over the past 48 hours, the Sixers have been linked to both John Collins and Dean Wade as possible free-agent targets. That strongly suggests they’re considering using the $15.0 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, which does not bode well for Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr.’s chances of returning to Philadelphia next season. If the Sixers […]

Zags Abroad: 2025-26 Overseas Report, Part 1

Gonzaga added another international guard on Friday, landing 23-year-old Frenchman Nathan De Sousa out of Cholet Basket to fill out a thin backcourt for 2026-27. De Sousa is the fifth foreign-developed player on next year’s roster, joining countryman Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, Spaniards Mario Saint-Supery and Izan Almansa, and Senegalese center Massamba Diop. Few has recruited internationally […]