College basketball TV analyst and former Duke assistant Chris Spatola, Coach K’s son-in-law, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst, has died, the network announced Tuesday. He was 47. Before moving into broadcasting, Spatola was a starting guard for the Army Black Knights. He later became an assistant coach at Duke, where he worked…
America’s women’s basketball epic reaches its climax with national unity on the line in FIBA World Cup final
It’s the final countdown. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the U.S. women’s national basketball team will defend its dynasty in Berlin on Sunday in a World Cup championship against France. But this weekend, the pursuit of gold carries a…
Spain basketball star Megan DiLeo weighs in on Caitlin Clark’s World Cup bench role ahead of semifinal
BERLIN — Megan DiLeo will be looking to lead Team Spain to an upset win over the U.S. in the FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinal on Saturday. That means she will be taking on her old friend Caitlin Clark. But DiLeo, Spain’s star center and a…
Rutgers basketball coach Steve Pikiell reveals that he has cancer, will be sidelined after successful surgery
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell announced in a statement Wednesday that he has cancer. Pikiell, 58, said he began feeling unwell a couple of months ago and went to the doctor. “A couple of months ago, after not feeling 100 percent, I…
The predominant basketball dynasty on Earth is at stake as America’s eyes turn to Caitlin Clark’s role
Jackson Thompson Exposes the WNBA’s Biggest Problem OutKick Reporter Jackson Thompson joins Riley Gaines to break down what he’s seeing inside the WNBA’s biggest cultural moment. Riley and Jackson discuss Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana…
Italy women’s basketball star tears into ref after missing game-tying shot vs US in Women’s World Cup
Italian women’s basketball star Cecilia Zandalasini was irate with FIBA officials at the end of their loss to the U.S. on Sunday in their Women’s World Cup game. Zandalasini was looking to tie the game with a 3-pointer in the closing moments of Italy’s…
Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women’s World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth
Team USA got all it could handle from Italy in Sunday’s FIBA Women’s World Cup game. The Stars and Stripes jumped out to a 19-8 lead by the end of the first quarter and held on to win by a score of 55-52, though the contest wasn’t…
Caitlin Clark not in Team USA’s starting 5 for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup opener vs China
For those who were excited to watch Caitlin Clark make her senior international debut with Team USA at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Friday against China, they had to wait just a bit to see her on the court. Clark wasn’t featured in Kara…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on summer splurges and basketball brilliance
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights summer splurges, basketball brilliance — and…