Gonzaga To Join Pac-12 For 2026 Season, Leave WCC

The Pac-12 is adding Gonzaga as a member in all sports programs beginning July 1, 2026, the school and conference announced Tuesday. The Bulldogs will also be exiting the West Coast Conference (WCC). Gonzaga will join the Pac-12 as its eighth member. “Following discussions with Pac-12 member presidents, I believe membership will represent an opportunity […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2024
WNBA Star Cameron Brink Announces Engagement to Ben Felter

Los Angeles Sparks rookie forward Cameron Brink announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Ben Felter in a recent Instagram post. Felter got down on one knee and popped the question at the Shangri-La Paris Hotel in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. According to Gillian Telling of People, Felter proposed after Brink attended the Balenciaga show. […]

James Foglio  •  01 Oct 2024
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo Dies of Brain Cancer at Age 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, the 7-foot-2, finger-wagging center who was nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the league announced Monday. Mutombo’s family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, for a brain tumor. The NBA said he […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Pelicans, Jose Alvarado Agree to Two-Year, $9M Extension

The New Orleans Pelicans and guard Jose Alvarado agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension on Saturday, his agent told The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Alvarado, 26, had one year and $1.9 million left on his deal and now will be signed with the Pelicans through the 2025-26 season with a player option for 2026-27. […]

James Foglio  •  30 Sep 2024
Knicks Trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves finalized a blockbuster trade on Friday night involving All-Stars Julius Randle and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with perimeter threat Donte DiVincenzo, according to multiple sources. New York Knicks were able to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo after Charlotte Hornets became the third team The Knicks traded Randle and DiVincenzo […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2024
Pistons Owner Tom Gores to Buy 27% Stake in Chargers

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, according to multiple reports. Gores has an agreement in place to buy a minority share of the NFL franchise, which includes the 24% owned by Dea Spanos Berberian and 1% owned by the three other Spanos siblings: […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024
Raptors Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter (Shoulder Sprain) to Miss Training Camp

Toronto Raptors rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter will miss his first NBA training camp because of a sprained right shoulder, the team announced Friday. The 6-foot-4 Walter was selected 19th overall by Toronto in the first round of the NBA draft this past June. Walter, 20, was injured during informal workouts this week. The Raptors said […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024
Spurs Announce Silver & Black Scrimmage on Saturday, Oct. 19

San Antonio Spurs fans are invited to the free 2024-25 Silver & Black Open Scrimmage, presented by Ticketmaster, at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. The Spurs will take to the court for four 10-minute quarters, giving fans the chance to preview the team ahead of their Saturday, Oct. 26 home […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries Girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger

During an exclusive interview with People at a launch event in partnership with Degree on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed his marriage to wife Mariah Riddlesprigger. Antetokounmpo, who turns 30 in December, said he married his longtime girlfriend in Greece surrounded by family members and friends. The 6-foot-11 forward was born and raised […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024