アメリカ全土でスポーツ賭博を事実上容認する判決が米最高裁で下された。Sporting NewsのMike DeCourcyは大半の州で賭博を認めてこなかったことを「時代遅れ」と評し、判決を歓迎している。DeCourcyによると、賭け金が10倍にも上る非合法のブックメーカーの存在を通報したのは、合法のブックメーカーだったようで…
Mike DeCourcy
カレッジバスケットボール委員会が勧告した規則の変更は、他にも多くの問題を孕んでいる。
NCAAで起きた贈収賄事件をきっかけに設立されたカレッジバスケットボール委員会が、NBAに入るために最低1年は大学に在籍しなければならないという“ワン・アンド・ダン”制が汚職を誘発しているとして、規則の見直しを図っている。それが、現状とかけ離れているにもかかわらずだ。委員会によるNCAAへの的外れなテコ入れは、これだけに留まらない。
贈収賄事件があった米の大学バスケ協会が改革案が現地時間5月2日に発表される。アパレル会社や代理店との関係について、NBAなどとの関係について見直しが入る予定だ。Sporting Newsは内容を入手。その概要を公開しよう。
「彼は本当に神から才能を与えられた選手だ。フィジカルが強く、爆発力があって、賢い」
「私はすぐに彼がNBA選手としてストレッチ5になれると思う。彼のショットは美しいんだ」
米国版スポーティングニュースが選ぶ「2018年の顔」。大学バスケットボール界からは、アリゾナ大学の「ビッグマン」ディアンドレ・エイトンが選ばれた。
米国版スポーティングニュースが選ぶ「2018年の顔」。サッカー界からは、2017年に56ゴールをマークしたトッテナムのイングランド代表FWハリー・ケインが選ばれた。
「結局、リオネル・メッシはどんな対戦相手にとっても最初の標的となるはずだ」
30歳を迎えるも、リオネル・メッシの輝きに衰えが見えるのは、まだまだ先となりそうだ。
「最高に幸せではないと感じたら、私は自分の人生を変える。けれど今現在、私は自分がしていること、いる場所が好きなのです」
レアル・マドリードの監督として、常に重圧に耐え続けるジダン。来たるエル・クラシコに挑む彼の、想像を絶するプレッシャーはいかなるものなのか。
Sophomore guard Conner Frankamp is out at Kansas, but could the Shockers be his next stop?
Answers to how to control autograph hounds, the best facial hair in the game and who should replace Roy Williams down the line.
The organization has the power to take away UNC's accreditation and will make a decision sometime next week, according to a report.
The Red Storm part with power forward Keith Thomas after the university’s review of his academic record indicated he was not eligible for NCAA competition.
MSU's Branden Dawson says he's fully bought into Tom Izzo's message. He's ready to lead.
He fought to the end, laughing at those who suggested he surrender. That is what was said about Dan Peters on the morning after he passed away from the effects of pancreatic cancer.
One would think that Brazilian striker Neymar would be feeling the pressure of being the face of the World Cup, but the 22-year-old Barcelona man says he is "happy" and can deal with the attention, writes Mike DeCourcy.
After a rough season of missing out on prospects, MSU landed shooting guard Eron Harris, a transfer from WVU.
Williams insists he had no knowledge of any academic fraud involving former Tar Heels star Rashad McCants, as the player alleged.
National team legend Brian McBride hopes to see some progress along the back line in the final game before the Americans depart for Brazil.
Rashad McCants was an an NCAA champion team, but he was never a team player. His revelation of suspect academic performance sounds familiar but also reminds us that McCants is beholding only to McCants.
In the wake of college basketball's physicality crisis, Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy has proposed allowing unlimited fouls. Huh? SN's Mike DeCourcy explains why this is such a horrible idea.
Soccer has continued to grow in popularity and talent in the U.S. following recent World Cups. Now, the 14th-ranked American team has a chance to move the sport along even further in Brazil, writes SN's Mike DeCourcy.
Jim Boeheim will have the services of one of his top incoming freshmen next season after Chris McCullough achieved a qualifying test score.
Landon Donovan may not be the fit flash he used to be, but there remained a sense his presence would be worthwhile to a young U.S. World Cup roster. Donovan's exclusion is a shame and a mistake, SN's Mike DeCourcy writes.
Jermaine Lawrence will transfer back home to Manhattan, dropping down to a mid-major league but joining a powerful program that should remain in the hunt for NCAA Tournament bids during his career.
Having graduated, Antoine Mason has one year of eligibility remaining and is seeking a place to play. Last season, he average 25.6 points per game.
Feel free to think up a nickname that might make dealing with all of that less complicated, and while you’re doing it have a look at his highlights from the European U16 championships.
Former U.S. national team forward Taylor Twellman knows all too well what it's like being one of the last players cut before a World Cup. Now a TV analyst, he tells his tale of frustration to SN's' Mike DeCourcy.
Kevin Ollie likely could've moved on to the NBA if he was so inclined, but he has instead chosen to remain with the Huskies.
