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NCAA: Betting schemes involved 13 players at six schoolsAn NCAA probe found that 13 men's college basketball players at six schools participated in gambling schemes.,The findings released Thursday cited players formerly associated with Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Mississippi Valley State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and Temple.,Alleged behaviors...

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...

America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card AgainCameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...

NCAA places Memphis basketball, softball on probation

The NCAA has placed the University of Memphis athletic department on probation for two years and levied financial penalites because of academic integrity violations in the men's basketball and softball programs.,An NCAA investigation found that an academic counselor paid two softball players to do c...

EA Sports plans to revive college hoops title in ‘28

EA Sports teased the return of its college basketball video game series in a social media post Monday.,"Bring the Madness. Let's run it back," the post read, along with a close-up shot of a video game basketball with the EA Sports logo emblazoned on it.,The teaser came just hours after the website E...

Sue Bird to direct U.S. women's basketball national team

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird was named the first-ever managing director of the USA Basketball Women's National Team on Thursday.,Bird, 44, spent two decades with the national team and won 11 international medals, making her the most decorated athlete in FIBA history. A two-time national ...

Top NCAA Basketball Futures: Best Bets for the 2025–26 Championship

Get ahead of the game with top NCAA basketball futures picks for the 2025–26 season. See which teams offer the best value to win the national title....

Florida Capitalizes on Houston’s Cold Shooting to Win NCAA Title

Florida rallies late to defeat Houston in the NCAA title game, capitalizing on the Cougars' cold second half and missed free throws....