2018年の顔：NBAの次世代「ユニコーン」ディアンドレ・エイトン（１）

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。

2018年の顔：英国代表FWハリー・ケイン

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。

エル・クラシコ前夜：リオネル・メッシの物語（後編）

「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」

エル・クラシコ前夜：リオネル・メッシの物語（前編）

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。

エル・クラシコ前夜：ジネディーヌ・ジダンの物語（後編）

「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」

エル・クラシコ前夜：ジネディーヌ・ジダンの物語（前編）

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。

Sweet-shooting Frankamp transfers out of KU; could Wichita State be next stop?

Sophomore guard Conner Frankamp is out at Kansas, but could the Shockers be his next stop?

Who could replace UNC's Williams?

Starting Five: Who's got next after Roy Williams and best facial hair in college basketball

Answers to how to control autograph hounds, the best facial hair in the game and who should replace Roy Williams down the line.

NCAA? The four letters North Carolina should fear most are SACS

The organization has the power to take away UNC's accreditation and will make a decision sometime next week, according to a report.

St. John's move

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 Dawson promises to follow direction to become leader

Dawson promises he'll follow Izzo's direction to become Spartans' leader

MSU's Branden Dawson says he's fully bought into Tom Izzo's message. He's ready to lead.

Dan Peters death

Dan Peters death

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.

Pressure mounting, but Brazil's Neymar is 'happy'

Hollis-Jefferson leads list of small forward All-American hopefuls

Brazil's Neymar

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.

Michigan State salvages rough recruiting year with WVU transfer Harris

After a rough season of missing out on prospects, MSU landed shooting guard Eron Harris, a transfer from WVU.

McCants

McCants

Williams insists he had no knowledge of any academic fraud involving former Tar Heels star Rashad McCants, as the player alleged.

USA vs. Nigeria

National team legend Brian McBride hopes to see some progress along the back line in the final game before the Americans depart for Brazil.

McCants

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.

Best players absent from 2014 FIFA World Cup

Coach's unlimited fouls idea a horrible fix for offensive woes

Ole Miss coach's unlimited foul idea a horrible fix for offensive woes

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.

World Cup results will not have effect on USA's progress

Grading offseason coaching hires

American soccer

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.

Top recruit McCullough gets test score to play for 'Cuse in 2014

Jim Boeheim will have the services of one of his top incoming freshmen next season after Chris McCullough achieved a qualifying test score.

Donovan dumped

Donovan dumped

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.

Cincy transfer

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.

Scorer moves on

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.

SN's new look at 2014-15's Top 25

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk

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.

World Cup warning: the sting of being a late roster cut

World Cup 2014

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.

Championship coach Ollie will pass on NBA interest, remain at UConn

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.