Former professional basketball player Gilbert Arenas responds to Steph Curry and continues to stand by calling Curry’s wife, Ayesha, a family “blemish”
Former Golden State Warriors guard Gilbert Arenas has explained his remarks about Ayesha Curry, wife of Warriors star Stephen Curry, but did not give her a direct apology. On his podcast, Arenas said he was making the point that Steph generally stays out of trouble, and described Ayesha’s past comments as what he considered a […]
Dear WNBA media, stop telling fans to focus on basketball when drama is what attracts them.
On a recent episode of “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich,” Dan Dakich asked me what the biggest WNBA storyline would be this season—and whether it would have anything to do with basketball. The second question was easy to answer: probably not. Angel Reese’s Finals showed how criticism of her game can turn into accusations […]
Ayesha Curry says her husband Steph Curry’s routines before basketball games inspired her movie character and responds to criticism
Ayesha Curry’s role in the new holiday film Second Chance Holiday has drawn attention after a scene in which she kisses co-star Matthew Daddario sparked criticism on social media. Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy called the scene “crazy” and questioned why Curry had agreed to it. He also referred to past comments he said […]
Duke vs. Michigan State leads a packed college basketball schedule worth watching before March
Three major matchups headline an early-season college basketball Tuesday A lot of fans wait until February or March to tune in to college basketball. I think they miss some good stuff. The early-season schedule is often packed with big games, thanks to events such as the Champions Classic and the ACC/SEC Challenge. Tuesday brings three […]
Two women’s college basketball teams put the ball in their own hoops on the same day.
For a moment on Friday, it seemed as though knowing which basket to shoot at might not be a given in college basketball. Two women’s teams managed to score on their own hoops, handing their opponents points in the process. The first mishap happened during Northwestern State’s game against Arkansas. After an offensive foul, Lady […]
Kristaps Porzingis taking a break from basketball because of health problems: “I’m not where I want to be”
Kristaps Porzingis is stepping away from basketball while he continues to deal with health problems. The Golden State Warriors center announced Friday that he had hoped to play this season, but his body didn’t respond as he increased his training. He said he feels well, though he doesn’t believe he’s ready to perform at the […]
The 20 best men’s college basketball players right now
The 2027 NBA Draft class is expected to be less impressive than the groups coming before it in 2025 and 2026. That doesn’t mean college basketball is short on talent, though. This year’s freshmen may not include obvious headliners like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Cameron Boozer or A.J. Dybantsa, but NIL money has helped keep […]
Be cautious about overreacting to the outcomes of college basketball exhibition games.
Growing up comes with its share of stark realizations: Not everyone will be fond of you, parents can’t do everything right, and Rainbow Road? Well, it might be overhyped in the Mario Kart universe, among other things. The same holds true for becoming a sports fan. At some stage, we all come to the crucial […]
Fresno Unified HR director accused of forcing ex-college basketball player into sex and threatening his family: lawsuit
A married human resources executive in a California school district is accused of conducting a persistent campaign of sexual harassment, coercion, and threats against a subordinate, which included intimidation toward his family and pressuring him for sexual favors, according to a recent lawsuit. Ja’Vance Coleman, a 42-year-old who had previously been a basketball prospect at […]
Under two years after coaching college basketball in Florida, Karl Smesko takes the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals.
Karl Smesko Takes on New Challenge with WNBA’s Atlanta Dream Karl Smesko made quite a name for himself while coaching the women’s basketball team at Florida Gulf Coast University. He built a successful program there, but instead of staying in the college world where he had seen so much achievement, Smesko opted to chase a […]