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Someone Asked Charles Barkley If LeBron James Is A Better Player Than Michael Jordan, And I Appreciate His Thoughtful Response

Which one of these basketball greats stands above the other?

Cinemablend

Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 25 Iowa State

The Cyclones made a jump offensively, and returners Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey and Milan Momcilovic give them a high floor.

Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25

Ahead of the season openers on Nov. 3, find overviews of each top team and the full rankings every weekday through Oct. 31.

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Justin Bieber Plays Basketball Amid Selena Gomez Marriage Buzz—Is This Him Venting Out?

Justin Bieber plays basketball as Selena Gomez's marriage to Benny Blanco trends, sparking fan speculation over timing and hidden meaning.

International Business Times UK

Cameron's flag fire sparked by basketball great

Brisbane goal-sneak Charlie Cameron endured form fluctuations throughout 2025 but saved his best for last in a crucial grand final contribution.

AAP

‘Fans followed me home, to the airport’: how NBA players cope with fame

Basketball can provide players with huge financial rewards as well as intense scrutiny. How do they adapt to life in the public eye?

The Guardian - US

Scottie Pippen Gets Real About Where He Stands With Michael Jordan Following The Last Dance Brouhaha

The two Bulls icons have been on the outs for a while.

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Tiny forests breathe life and hope into urban Australia

Forests packed into urban spaces as small as basketball courts are quickly revegetating landscapes, attracting native species and connecting people with nature.

AAP

NBA Bounce Available Today on PC and Consoles

NBA Bounce is available today on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam. Launching just ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the game offers a family-friendly take on basketball where players can hit the court alone or with friends.

Operation Sports

15 Rising Men’s Basketball Coaches Who Could Be Next in Line for High-Major Openings

From proven mid-major winners to fast-rising assistants, these names could headline the next wave of high-major coaching hires when positions come open.

Sports Illustrated

Kyle Lowry's new role: NBA analyst for Prime Video, even while still playing for the 76ers

Kyle Lowry is joining Prime Video as an NBA analyst while continuing his playing career with the Philadelphia 76ers

The Independent UK

Tyrese Haliburton Pens Sweet Tribute to the Late Pacers Matriarch Nancy Leonard

Leonard, whose husband was a former Pacers coach and general manager, died at age 93 this week.

Sports Illustrated

Sister Jean, longtime Loyola Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon, retires at 106

Sister Jean, the longtime chaplain for Loyola Chicago's men's basketball team, has retired at 106 because of health concerns

The Independent UK

Sister Jean, Loyola's Iconic Chaplain, Retires From On-Campus Duties

The college basketball phenom announced the decision on her 106th birthday.

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The Independent UK

Marketing executive claims Basketball Hall of Fame rejected her for a job because it ‘does not hire women’

Exclusive: Tracy Shirer says hall CEO John Doleva expressed concern that she would spend too much time ‘gossiping’ during the workday, according to an eye-popping federal lawsuit

Fortune

Steph Curry says this quality made him an NBA legend—and a successful CEO

Talent helps, but it’s not the secret to Curry’s success.

Sports Illustrated

Top 10 Contenders for 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball National Player of the Year

Veteran stars like Braden Smith and JT Toppin will try to hold off elite newcomers such as Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson.

Sports Illustrated

Jayson Tatum Admits Toll of Achilles Tear Had Him Considering an Exit From Basketball

'You know, I just felt defeated.'

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International Business Times UK

What Is Bruce Pearl's Net Worth As Auburn Tigers' Coach Retires?

Bruce Pearl retires as Auburn Tigers head coach after 11 seasons, leaving a legacy of on-court success and an astounding net worth. Discover his achievements and Auburn's future under new leadership.

International Business Times UK

First Look at the Jordan Tatum 4: Jayson Tatum, Jordan Brand Lift the Lid on the Lightest Ever Basketball Shoe

Jordan Brand has unveiled the Jordan Tatum 4, its lightest-ever basketball shoe, with the debut of St. Louis' colourway set to release globally in October 2025.

International Business Times UK

Bruce Pearl Bows Out: Basketball Coach's Exit Sparks Fresh Political Rumours

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl retires after a record-breaking season, passes torch to son Steven, denies Senate run yet fuels ongoing political speculation.

AAP

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

Another teenager has been charged over the deaths of two boys who were walking home from basketball, with police patrols stepped up in the area.

Sports Illustrated

Bruce Pearl’s Retirement Spotlights a Growing College Basketball Coaching Trend

Dean Smith pioneered the succession plan of handing the reins to a preferred heir with a late announcement that has been followed by several other coaching legends.

Sports Illustrated

Bruce Pearl Announces He Won't Run for Senate in 2026

Bruce Pearl announced his retirement as Auburn's head basketball coach and confirmed he has no plans to run for Alabama's open Senate seat in 2026.

The Independent UK

Bruce Pearl, winningest men's basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl has announced his retirement months after taking the Tigers to another NCAA Final Four

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