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Rare 1997 Kobe card sells for record $3.15M
A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card has been purchased by alternative trading platform Alt for $3.15 million, the most ever paid for a solo Bryant card.[read more]

How Pistons center Jalen Duren turned muscles into metrics
Jalen Duren's rise from young player to All-Star hasn't quite been meteoric, but for Detroit he's right on time.[read more]

Potential No. 1 pick Dybantsa enters NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.[read more]

🏈 Our cheat sheet for the 2026 NFL draft
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.[read more]

Italy chief: Replacing Iran at WC not an option
Italy's sports minister said Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done on the pitch."[read more]

Louisville, Brohm reach 8-year, $64.8M extension
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm has agreed to an eight-year, $64.8 million contract extension that will keep him at the school through 2033.[read more]

Vrabel to seek counseling, miss Day 3 of draft
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family outside of Massachusetts.[read more]

Staley, Gamecocks land No. 3 recruit Edwards
Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.[read more]

Pearce OK's intervention program to avoid trial
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.[read more]

Wemby to travel with Spurs while in protocol
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.[read more]