Melissa Jones, former Baylor women’s basketball standout, has passed away at 36
Melissa Jones, a former guard for Baylor University’s women’s basketball team, passed away Friday at her home in Commerce City, Colorado, as reported by her mother, Kathy Jones. She was just 36 years old. The exact cause of her death hasn’t been revealed. Jones played for Baylor from 2007 to 2011, helping lead the Bears […]
UConn standout Tarris Reed honors Jesus before the national championship: ‘He transformed my life completely’
UConn’s Taris Reed Jr. Reflects on Easter and His Faith Taris Reed Jr., a standout player from the University of Connecticut, shared heartfelt thoughts about Easter, the Resurrection, and the influence of Jesus on his life after the March Madness semifinals. Following a 71-62 victory over the University of Illinois, Reed addressed the media on […]
Iowa State standout Audi Crooks entering transfer portal in surprising move in women’s college basketball
Top Players Entering the Transfer Portal The transfer portal is seeing some significant activity already. One of the standout names is Audi Crooks from Iowa State, who announced her intention to transfer on Thursday. Crooks has made quite an impression during her three years with the Cyclones, rising to become one of the premier talents […]
Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker, and standout Dodgers falter in defeat
On Wednesday night, during a crucial moment in the sixth inning, the Dodgers found themselves in a promising position. With two runners on base and no outs, Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker were about to take their turns at bat. These players are typically regarded as the stars—or at least the highest-paid—of a notable lineup. […]
Teen football standout KaMardre Coleman fatally shot just four days before turning 17
Teen Remembered After Brooklyn Shooting A teenager fatally shot in a Brooklyn housing complex was commemorated during a wake on Wednesday, just days before he would have turned 17. Camaldre Coleman, a promising football player for the Sheepshead Bay Sharks, was remembered by friends and family outside his home. Gathered for the memorial, many mourners […]
Analyzing today’s best March Madness 2026 matchups: Sunday’s standout games
Here’s a look at some key March Madness matchups coming up this Sunday in 2026. 7 Miami (Florida) vs. 2 Purdue 12:10 PM, CBS Purdue, having made it to the title game two years ago, seeks to advance to the Sweet 16 for a third consecutive year if they can outplay the Hurricanes. Braden Smith’s […]
Olivier Rioux, the 7-foot-9 standout from Florida, sets a record in March Madness
Olivier Rieu Makes History in March Madness Debut Olivier Rieu, the tallest player in college basketball history, was a spectator as Florida pursued the national title last year. But this March Madness, he’s making headlines himself. The 7-foot-9 redshirt freshman set a record once more on Friday night, contributing to No. 1 seed University of […]
Bill Self from Kansas advocates for St. John’s standout Zuby Ejiofor as an All-American
SAN DIEGO — Zuby Ejiofor’s Impact Though Zuby Ejiofor hasn’t made it onto any of the Associated Press All-American teams, his former coach regards the St. John’s forward as among the nation’s elite players. Kansas coach Bill Self expressed his admiration for Ejiofor on Thursday, albeit with some hesitation about the prospect of facing him […]
LSU standout Flau’jae Johnson prepares for her last NCAA tournament appearance
Farewell to Flau’jae Johnson’s LSU Journey Flau’jae Johnson’s journey in college basketball is noteworthy—not just for her skills on the court but also for navigating today’s transfer-centric college sports landscape. Johnson, who made her commitment to LSU over four years ago, has stayed loyal to the school since then. Her connection to this SEC powerhouse […]
Josh Minott aims for his standout performance to be a foundation for his future career.
Nets Evaluate Roster in Extended Audition Season The current phase of the season for the Nets feels a lot like extended auditions as they delve into the deeper layers of their roster, searching for a player worth keeping around. Enter Josh Minott. Why not give him a shot? In what’s been his most substantial showing […]