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Alex Sabri

Alex Sabri started as a Sports News Contributor for Yardbarker in December 2022. He specializes in professional and collegiate basketball and football, preferably from the NBA, NFL and Big Ten.

Rick Carlisle agrees to multiyear contract extension

The Pacers' young core can only benefit from continuing to grow with a veteran coach who has had plenty of experience with Indiana in the past.

Aces' A'ja Wilson wins 2023 WNBA Finals MVP

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson won the 2023 WNBA Finals MVP, the league announced in a Wednesday tweet.

WNBA announces Bay Area expansion for 2025

The WNBA announced the addition of a Bay Area expansion team through a pair of Thursday tweets. The team will begin play in the 2025 season, according to a Thursday release.

Satou Sabally wins WNBA's most improved player

The WNBA named Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally its Most Improved Player, according to a Thursday release. She received 37 of the 60 total votes. Los Angeles Sparks guard Jordin Canada took second place with 18 votes.

Tennessee announces Rick Barnes contract extension

Keeping Barnes under contract for the next few seasons will ensure Tennessee is in good hands for at least the foreseeable future.

LSU agrees to extension with Kim Mulkey

LSU and their women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey agreed to terms on a 10-year, $32 million contract.

Panthers rookie quarterback named team captain

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young was selected to be a team captain for the 2023 season, the team announced in a Wednesday release. 

Top-rated 2024 prospect Cooper Flagg plans first three official visits

Forward Cooper Flagg is the top-rated prospect in the 2024 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. He reclassified from the 2025 to the 2024 class earlier this month and has offers from several major schools.

What Mavericks' latest roster moves mean for team

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to stretch-and-waive center JaVale McGee and re-sign forward Markieff Morris.

Payton Thorne earns starting quarterback job at Auburn

Quarterback Payton Thorne has won the starting quarterback job at Auburn, according to a Thursday article from ESPN Senior Writer Chris Low.

Trey Flowers to return to Patriots

The New England Patriots have signed defensive end Trey Flowers, the team announced in a Tuesday release.  Flowers, a former fourth-round pick for New England, won two Super Bowls with the Patriots in 2016 and 2018.

Watch: Diana Taurasi makes more WNBA history, reaches 10,000 career points

Taurasi was already the league's all-time leading scorer, and now she's made even more history.

Thunder sign Mark Daigneault to contract extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed head coach Mark Daigneault to a multiple-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. The terms of the deal have yet to be announced.

Five important NBA Summer League games

The NBA Summer League gives young players, drafted and undrafted alike, opportunities to showcase their skills. Here are five important games during the Las Vegas portion of the 2023 NBA Summer League.

Kyle Kuzma declining player option with Wizards

Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is declining his player option and will become a free agent, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. 

10 non-QB transfers to watch in 2023

Quarterback transfers usually earn the spotlight, but transfers at other positions are important, too. Great ones can elevate a team. Here are 10 notable non-QB transfers to watch this season.

Report: Pelicans parting ways with Teresa Weatherspoon

The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly parting ways with assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon.

Rico Hines to join 76ers as an assistant coach

The Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff continued to take shape with another addition on Wednesday.

Saints host former first-round pick on visit

The former first-round pick has played in 69 games and started in 45 for three teams since he was first taken with the 21st pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Former UMass cornerback Josh Wallace commits to Michigan

UMass transfer cornerback Josh Wallace announced his commitment to Michigan in a Wednesday tweet. 

Transferring Tennessee forward visits Michigan

Transferring Tennessee forward Olivier Nkamhoua visited Michigan on Friday.

UCLA center returning for sophomore season

UCLA forward Adem Bona will remove his name from the 2023 NBA Draft pool and return to the Bruins, according to a Wednesday article from ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony.

UConn forward chooses to remain in 2023 NBA Draft

Sanogo played and started in 39 games for the Huskies last season. He earned averages of 17.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.

Hawks make significant coaching staff hire

Kokoskov will bring plenty of NBA experience to a Hawks team looking to make a jump in the Eastern Conference under head coach Quin Snyder.

Arizona State guard pulls back from NBA Draft, will return to school

Arizona State guard Frankie Collins is set to return to school after briefly entering the 2023 NBA Draft.