The NCAA would still bar betting on college sports and sharing information about college events with bettors. INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports and shift enforcement efforts to college sports betting and “behaviors that directly impact game integrity.” The Division I … Read more
Tucker is a free agent after the Ravens released him last month in the aftermath of reports he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by massage therapists. NEW YORK — The NFL has suspended former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker for the first 10 weeks next season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The … Read more
The league had seven known Achilles injuries this season, including Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton, who ruptured his in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The NBA had already convened a panel of experts to study Achilles tendon injuries even before Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Commissioner Adam Silver … Read more
The moms of the NBA draftees took centerstage, receiving hugs and wiping away tears from their sons. NEW YORK — It was mother’s day at the NBA draft Wednesday night. The moms of the NBA draftees took centerstage, receiving hugs and wiping away tears as they heard their offspring’s names called. Kelly Flagg, whose son … Read more
Dallas, it’s time to raise the Flagg. NEW YORK — The Dallas Mavericks defied the odds earlier this year, winning the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery on a 1.8% chance. Wednesday night in New York, the Mavs cashed in that pick for Duke standout Cooper Flagg. Flagg was the clear choice in … Read more
Edgecombe becomes the eighth Baylor Bear picked by an NBA team since 2021. WACO, Texas — When VJ Edgecombe heard his name called Wednesday night, it wasn’t just a special moment for him and his family. It was special for his family on the court: the Baylor Bears. Edgecombe was selected third overall by the … Read more
Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals in his lone season at Rutgers, impressing scouts with his “do-it-all” playing style. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have selected Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper, son of former NBA champion Ron … Read more