NCAA Adopts Proposal to Allow Student-Athletes, Staff to Bet on Pro Sports

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee on Wednesday adopted a proposal to allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports. However, the rule change must be approved by all three NCAA divisions. Divisions II and III are expected to consider the proposal during their respective meetings at the end of October. NCAA […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
Bulls Sign, Waive Veteran Wing Kevin Knox

The Chicago Bulls have officially signed and waived free agent forward Kevin Knox, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Knox reached an agreement with the Bulls on Wednesday, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Kevin Knox Expected To Play For Windy City Bulls Although Scotto didn’t offer any specifics about the deal, it was likely an Exhibit 10 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
Magic Johnson to Lead 137th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal

Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. The Los Angeles Lakers legend will ride down Colorado Boulevard as part of the 5½-mile route on Jan. 1. “I’m going to be waving like crazy to all the great fans,” Johnson told the crowd gathered Wednesday […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
Kevin Durant, Rockets Optimistic About Contract Extension Before NBA Season

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant is entering the final season of his current contract, but the former NBA MVP still remains eligible to sign a two-year extension with his new team. Both sides are hoping a deal can be worked out before the 2025-26 season. Kevin Durant, Rockets Are In Constant Communication ESPN’s Shams Charania […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
NCAA Study Shows Betting-Related Abuse of College Athletes Common Online

A study commissioned by the NCAA revealed Tuesday that sports betting-related abuse remains one of the most common forms of online harassment directed at college athletes, coaches, and officials, per ESPN’s David Purdum. Online Abuse Decreased By 22% Year Over Year According to Purdum, betting and match-fixing-related abuse represented 11% of nearly 4,000 messages flagged […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Tarleton State Coach Billy Gillispie Reinstated After Review

Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statement Monday. “The welfare of our student-athletes […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Trail Blazers Sign Sean Pedulla, Waive 3 Players

Hours after the Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Sean Pedulla to a training camp deal on Tuesday, the team subsequently waived the former Ole Miss star. He’s now expected to join the Rip City Remix, the Blazers’ G League affiliate, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report posted on X. Sean Pedulla To Join Remix After […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
76ers Legend Allen Iverson Says He’s Been Sober For 6 Months

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson revealed he has been sober for six months. Appearing on CBS Mornings with Maurice DuBois, Iverson said “one of the best decisions I ever made in my life” was to stop drinking six months ago. “When you get drunk, you’re not how you usually are,” he continued. “The more and […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton, Request Waivers On Matthew Cleveland

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025