basketball

A sports bettor is "nervous as hell" and watching the NBA Playoffs with a close eye on a potential life-changing parlay made, showing the power of the sports betting sector. What Happened: The NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Teams are playing in the second round and trying to advance to the NBA...

Brittney Griner’s memoir “Coming Home,” co-authored with Michelle Burford, will hit the shelves on May 7, chronicling her traumatic journey through Russian imprisonment and her eventual return home after 10 months. The narrative spares no detail, painting a vivid picture of the...

WNBA star Brittney Griner is sharing her story for the first time about spending 10 months in a Russian prison in a special edition of 20/20. In a clip of the emotional interview, Griner shared her experience of having been arrested and incarcerated after a small amount of cannabis oil was found in...

An investigation into the sports betting activity of Jontay Porter led to his becoming the first NBA player given a lifetime ban for gambling activities in over 70 years. He is also one of the few people to get a lifetime ban from the league by current commissioner Adam Silver. What Happened: The...

The Indiana Fever drafted Caitlin Clark with the first overall pick in the WNBA draft Monday night. Clark, the University of Iowa phenom who helped increase ticket prices, viewership and the overall attention of women's college basketball during her time at Iowa, earned millions of dollars through...

College basketball phenomenon Caitlin Clark‘s arrival in the WNBA has sparked a national conversation, not about her game, but about her pay.  What Happened: Drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever, Clark will earn a base salary of $76,535 — a stark contrast to the millions commanded by...

Two-time national women's college basketball player of the year Caitlin Clark is the top overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. What Happened: Clark, who played for the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa, dominated the stat sheets in the NCAA. She also helped women's basketball generate impressive...

Kendrick Perkins, ESPN analyst and former NBA champion, joined Benzinga's “PreMarket Prep” show this week to discuss NIL investment opportunities for college athletes. NIL, or Name Image and Likeness, is an avenue for college athletes to get paid through endorsements and brand deals...

In recent years, several NBA players have transcended their on-court prowess to become savvy investors, particularly in technology startups, franchises, and health and wellness companies. These moves diversify their income streams and set them up for long-term financial success. Shaquille O’...

68 teams entered the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and only four remain. Here’s what you need to know ahead of this weekend’s Final Four games. And Then There Were 4: This year’s Final Four includes two top seeds, one No. 4 seed and a Cinderella story. The No.1...

The first weekend of March Madness games for the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament provided many exciting outcomes and finishes for sports bettors. One sports bettor nearly won big thanks to successfully predicting the outcome of multiple games, but fell just shy. What Happened: Billions of...

While most attention will be on the breakout players during the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, coaches could also get plenty of attention during the annual March Madness event. One coach could see increased attention thanks to his footwear selection. What Happened: The events that happened...

A dubious foul in last Friday night’s SEC Tournament game between Alabama Crimson Tide and Florida Gators probably didn’t affect the outcome of the game, but it left spectators questioning the quality of refereeing by college basketball officials. “This is the worst foul call I...

President Joe Biden has joined athletes and celebrities in participating in the March Madness festivities by completing his NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket. Here's a look at Biden's bracket. What Happened: Former President Barack Obama began filling out a March Madness bracket in 2009 and...

The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament will see millions of people tune into games and billions of dollars wagered with sportsbooks and bracket pools. Since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985, no one has ever had a verified perfect bracket. The huge odds of this actually happening may...