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Knicks fans have waited more than half a century to see their team win the NBA championship. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Hottest Ticket in Sports is to See the Knicks in the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since boy bands were dominating the pop charts, and ticket prices are blowing the roof off the World’s Most Famous Arena. On Monday night, the Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Finals at Madison Square Garden, […]

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A record 120,000 fans are expected at Devon Park during the Women's College World Series this year. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Major Sports Weekend Ahead in Oklahoma City

The eyes of the college and professional sports worlds will center on the same place this weekend: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with one event that has become an annual staple and another that is looking like it might follow suit. First up: the Women’s College World Series, which got underway on Thursday with a powerhouse field […]

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The men's tournament last expanded in 2001, while the women's tournament last did so in 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

March Madness Bracket Expanding to 76 Teams for Men and Women

March Madness is getting madder. After months of speculation, the NCAA formally announced Thursday that it is expanding the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each, up from 68 teams. The change will take effect with the 2026-27 season and introduce an “opening round” in which 12 lowest-seeded automatic qualifiers and […]

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The IOC has expanded its Olympic Q-Series for 2028 (Credit: IOC)

Orlando and Montreal Among Hosts for Expanded Olympic Q-Series Pre-LA28

The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Orlando, Montreal, Tokyo and Shanghai will host the Olympic Q-Series, formerly known as the Olympic Qualifier Series, in an expanded format on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games. The sports program for each stop will be confirmed at a later date, with 3×3 basketball, beach volleyball, BMX […]

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The FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 Final will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Credit: FIBA / CBB)

Rio de Janeiro to Host FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 Final

The 15th edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 Final sponsored by Wood Nest Sports (WNS) will culminate with a showcase final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 12–13. Bringing together the best players in 3×3 basketball, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final 2026 will bring an end to the World Tour, which […]

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The Latest SFIA Participation Trends: Why Pickleball is Here to Stay

For decades, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association has polled Americans on which sports and activities they participate in and how often. The result is the Topline Participation Report, an annual survey that goes into amazing detail on 126 different sports and activities ranging from basketball to birdwatching. By tracking those rates — both those […]

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The Arena at Innovation Mile is the home of the Indiana Pacers' G League team. (Courtesy Horizon League)

Noblesville, Indiana, to Host Horizon League Basketball Tournament Starting in 2027

Noblesville, Indiana, will host the Horizon League basketball tournament for five years starting in 2027 with both men’s and women’s games taking place at The Arena at Innovation Mile, which opened last year. First-round games will take place on-campus before the tournament moves to the home of the Indiana Pacers’ G League team, the Noblesville […]

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Geno Auriemma has Connecticut favored to win the school's 13th NCAA championship next month in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Geno Auriemma Doesn’t Let Travel Problems Interfere With Winning

Geno Auriemma is sitting at a table at a hotel in Rhode Island, food laid out before him, surrounded by his Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball team that he has every reason to suspect might, in just a few weeks, win the 13th national championship in the school’s gilded history. The legendary coach is looking at […]

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Sports Facilities Companies to Manage New Odessa Sports Complex

The Sports Facilities Companies, a provider of management and development services for sports, recreation and events venues, has been selected to manage the new Odessa Sports Complex, a $140 million multi-sport destination located in the heart of West Texas. Planned with a deep inventory of fields and courts, the Odessa Sports Complex is designed to […]

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The men's tournament last expanded in 2001, while the women's tournament last did so in 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

NCAA Warns Schools of Potential Travel Problems for March Madness

With less than two weeks to go until Selection Sunday, the NCAA has issued a letter to all Division I athletic directors as well as all DI men’s and women’s head basketball coaches warning of the potential for difficulties getting to various tournament sites in the early stages of March Madness. In the letter, sent […]

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