The Caitlin Clark era in Iowa City is over. The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer played in her final home game Monday, a 64-54 victory in the second round, to send the Hawkeyes to the Sweet 16 of the women’s March Madness tournament. As a No. 1 seed, Iowa hosted the first two rounds of the tournament, so Clark gave the …
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Deion Sanders gives stern warning to Colorado players on spring break: 'It's all a decision'
Deion Sanders, known in the football world now as “Coach Prime,” is enjoying some time in the Dominican Republic sun with spring break at Colorado in full swing. But he had a stern warning to give his players as they embark on spring break, as well. “Right now, I’m thinking about when we get back [to Boulder] and check in …
Read More »Duke legend Christian Laettner wants NIL nixed: 'They've got to wipe that out'
Duke basketball legend Christian Laettner is no fan of name, image and likeness deals in college sports. Laettner starred for the Blue Devils when NIL wasn’t even a consideration. But college athletes have been able to profit off themselves in recent years, creating what many consider an unmanageable pay-for-play scheme. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Duke’s Christian …
Read More »Nick Saban sending emails and learning table etiquette as part of wife's 'Ten Commandments of Retirement'
Once the face of Alabama football, Nick Saban is now learning to adjust to normal life. Saban officially retired on Jan. 10 after winning seven national championships, six of which came during his 17-year tenure with the Crimson Tide. But now the legendary head coach is learning how to send out emails, pick up his own prescriptions and even proper …
Read More »LeBron James says watching son, Bronny, play at USC gives him 'anxiety'
LeBron James didn’t hold back his thoughts about college basketball, and specifically his son, Bronny James, playing at USC. On the latest episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast with co-host JJ Redick, James revealed that he has anxiety watching his son play this season, his freshman year with the Trojans. “The NBA is the best league in the world,” …
Read More »Iowa's Caitlin Clark receives 'pathbreaking offer' from Ice Cube's BIG3 as she readies to turn pro
The BIG3 made a massive offer to Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark for her to join the league as she plays in the WNBA later this year, the organization’s co-founder Ice Cube said Wednesday. The league, which has featured NBA and WNBA legends in a 3-on-3 format, offered Clark a $5 million deal to play eight regular-season games and …
Read More »March Madness: 5 best teams left in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 will begin on Thursday and end Friday before the regional finals start for each quadrant. With the first two rounds out of the way, the top teams left in the Big Dance are becoming clear. While most of the matchups have been chalk (higher seeds defeating the lower seeds), the best schools left …
Read More »NCAA president urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting: 'Protect the integrity of the game'
NCAA President Charlie Baker is doing his part to crack down on “sports betting issues,” urging state lawmakers Wednesday to ban prop betting on college athletics. Amid a wave of gambling issues at both the collegiate and pro levels, Baker released a statement on social media urging states to ban prop betting, wagers placed on individual players’ statistical performances during …
Read More »Former Syracuse basketball player, who was alleged 'mule' for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, arrested on drug charges
The latest raid on the home of rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has crossed into the sports world. A former Syracuse basketball player, who is accused of working as a “mule” for Combs, was arrested on Monday in Miami on drug charges. Brendan Paul, 25, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance. The suit …
Read More »Fox Sports' Tim Brando talks UConn's early success in NCAA Tournament
The UConn Huskies started the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament hot out of the gate. The Huskies made quick work of the No. 16-seeded Stetson Hatters and made it look easy against No. 8 Northwestern in the round of 32. The Huskies will now have a national championship rematch against No. 5 San Diego State in the Sweet 16. CLICK …
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