Experience and youth highlight USA TODAY Sports All-America basketball team

Experience and youth highlight USA TODAY Sports All-America basketball team

AI-assisted summary Purdue guard Braden Smith and Texas Tech forward JT Toppin headline the preseason All-America team. Three freshmen, including Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, are among the top players to watch. The first team also includes Kentucky’s Otega Oweh, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, and Florida’s Alex Condon. Purdue guard Braden Smith, Texas Tech forward JT Toppin […]

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 Twins hiring former Pirates skipper as next manager, per reports

Twins hiring former Pirates skipper as next manager, per reports

Less than a week ago, the San Francisco Giants made history by signing Tennessee manager Tony Vitello to a three-year contract. Just a few days later, the Baltimore Orioles brought Cleveland Guardians associate manager Craig Albernaz on board to be their new skipper. Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins reportedly made their managerial choice for 2026, becoming […]

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 Trae Young suffers knee injury in Hawks’ game vs. Nets

Trae Young suffers knee injury in Hawks’ game vs. Nets

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young was knocked out of Wednesday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after injuring his knee. The four-time All-Star was hurt in the first quarter when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his right leg. Young grabbed at the leg immediately with both hands. He was seen on the broadcast conversing with […]

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 Anthony Davis exits Mavs game with ‘left lower leg soreness’

Anthony Davis exits Mavs game with ‘left lower leg soreness’

Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis had to head back to the locker room and did not return to Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. The Mavericks said Davis is dealing with ‘left lower leg soreness.’ He was listed as probable on the Mavericks’ Tuesday injury report, with his injury described as ‘Bilateral Achilles; […]

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