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Texas Tech leads five snubs from men's college basketball preseason poll Like all clichés, there’s more than an element of truth in the coaching adage that it isn’t important where you start but where you finish. It’s especially applicable to preseason polls, which are based strictly on potential, since by definition nobody has actually seen

‘It’s not that hard to vote’: Barack Obama appeals to young voters in NBA podcast During an appearance on “The Young Man & the Three” basketball podcast, former President Barack Obama urged young people — specifically addressing young, male voters — to vote in the upcoming election. “I think that’s the main message that I

Apple TV has high hopes for Lionel Messi's first MLS playoff game: Inter Miami vs. Atlanta Lionel Messi’s first MLS playoff game could be the most-watched match in Apple TV’s history. Messi and Inter Miami will host Atlanta United on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET inside Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to begin their

NFL trade deadline: Five teams that should be sellers in 2024 On Nov. 5, the NFL world will have its own decision day – albeit with much lower stakes than the election. Hours before polling places close, the league's annual trading deadline will reach its cutoff, which marks the last opportunity for teams to make

When will Puka Nacua return? Latest injury updates on Rams WR The Los Angeles Rams are 2-4 heading into their "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8. It has been a frustrating start to the season for the Rams. In Week 2, they lost wide receiver Cooper Kupp to a high

Connecticut, Dan Hurley not satisfied amid quest for historic men's college basketball three-peat NEW YORK — Every second that ticked away during the second half of Connecticut’s 75-60 win against Purdue this past April inched the Huskies closer to a place in college basketball history. One year after winning the program’s fifth national championship, UConn

Mikaela Shiffrin's fiance, Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, will miss this season Mikaela Shiffrin’s fiancé will miss the upcoming ski season after experiencing another setback in his recovery from a brutal downhill crash. Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the 2020 overall champion and a two-time Olympic medalist from Norway, said Wednesday he needs to have reconstructive surgery

JJ Redick leads five NBA coaches who must win now Eight NBA teams start the 2024-25 season with a different coach than they had to start last season. Doc Rivers took over the Milwaukee Bucks halfway through the season in late January. Brian Keefe finished the season as interim coach of the Washington Wizards, replacing

Who is No. 1? Ranking the NBA's top 30 players for 2024-25 season: Nos. 15-1 To see USA TODAY Sports’ list of NBA stars ranked Nos. 16-30, read here. Welcome, Victor Wembanyama, to USA TODAY Sports’ list of the top 30 NBA players. Tough to see you drop off the list Trae Young. Hello Tyrese

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son duo to play in NBA game together LOS ANGELES — In the annals of father-and-son experiences, a now-historic one must be added to the list. LeBron James and son Bronny became the first father-and-son duo to play in the same NBA game Tuesday on opening night.

Celtics vs Knicks highlights: Boston ties 3-point record in season-opening rout of New York The Boston Celtics have opened their NBA title defense with an epic beating. Boston throttled the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the NBA’s Tip-Off game, 132-109, on a night when they tied the NBA record for most 3-pointers in

Rudy Gobert extension: Timberwolves lock up 4-time Defensive Player of the Year Just before the Minnesota Timberwolves opened the season against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, they reached a three-year, $110 million extension with center Rudy Gobert, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition