Latest Basketball News
NCAA Expands March Madness Tournaments to 76 Teams Each Starting Next Season
The NCAA announced expansion of men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, adding eight more games in the Opening Round. Funded by $300 million from new alcohol sponsorships including beer and wine, with $131 million distributed to participating schools.
Lakers Fall to Thunder 125-107 in Game 2 of Western Conference Second Round
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-107 on Thursday night in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series. This defeat puts the Lakers in a challenging position in the series.
Cavaliers Face Top-Seeded Pistons in Extended Playoff Game
An extended matchup between the #4 Cavaliers and #1 Pistons took place on May 7, 2026, available on YouTube. Highlights and full coverage bring fans closer to the action.
NBA Live Scoring Leaders Update for May 8, 2026
CBS Sports provides real-time NBA scoring leaders for May 8 games, aiding fantasy basketball players and fans tracking top performers. Covers all positions and ongoing matches.
Full Game 2 Highlights: Lakers at Thunder NBA Playoffs
YouTube features complete highlights of #4 Lakers vs. #1 Thunder Game 2 from May 7, 2026. Part of NBA playoff coverage with trending stories and player updates.
Gametime Highlights Releases Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 Full Video
Full Game 2 highlights of Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder from May 7 NBA playoffs available on YouTube. Edited per fair use guidelines for fans.
March Madness Opening Round to Feature 12 Games with 24 Teams
The expanded 76-team brackets will include 12 games in the new March Madness Opening Round during the first week. This is the first men's expansion since 68 teams 15 years ago.
Alcohol Sponsorships Bankroll NCAA Tournament Expansion
New sponsorships for beer, wine, spirits, and seltzer provide $300M, enabling tournament growth and more ad space on CBS and TNT through 2032.
NCAA Distributes $131M Extra Revenue to Tournament Schools
From the new sponsorship deals, over $131 million will go directly to schools participating in the expanded March Madness tournaments. Part of the $8.8B media deal.
Women's March Madness Follows Men's Expansion to 76 Teams
Both men's and women's tournaments expand to 76 teams next season, with women matching the 2022 jump to 68 teams. Adds excitement with more games early on.