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The road to March Madness is on with the conference championships taking place this week ahead of the Big Dance. The 2025 SEC Basketball Tournament takes place March 12-16 in Nashville, TN.
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Last-minute tickets to watch the SEC basketball games at Bridgestone Arena are still available on sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats. Bonus: use our exclusive promo code BB30 to save $30 off your purchase at VividSeats.com.
Want to watch the SEC Basketball Tournament on TV? Early round games air this year on SEC Network, with the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game airing live on ESPN. You’ll need a cable package with those two channels in order to watch the SEC tournament on TV.
How to Watch 2025 SEC Basketball Tournament Online
Don’t have cable? There’s a way to watch the 2025 SEC Basketball Tournament online. Sling TV is a streaming service that lets you watch live television from home without needing a cable subscription. The Sling Orange package includes access to ESPN (and 30+ other channels) for $45/month, while SEC Network is available through the Sports Extra add-on, which costs an additional $11/month.
What we like: Sling is currently running a limited-time promo that saves you up to 50% off your first month of service. Regularly $45+, you Sling Orange subscription is now discounted to just $23 and up.
Use Sling to livestream the SEC basketball games online from your phone, computer, tablet or smart TV (via the Sling app). In addition to ESPN, other channels on the Sling Orange plan include TBS, TNT, CNN, AMC and more. While Sling doesn’t currently offer a free trial, the site offers free DVR and thousands of hours of on-demand TV shows and movies as part of its subscription plans.
Auburn is the number one seed in the SEC tournament this year, with Florida, Alabama and Tennessee rounding out the top four. All four teams earned double byes and will kickoff their tournament play during the quarterfinals on Friday.
This is one of most competitive conferences for D1 basketball this year. Auburn, Florida and Alabama could all make it deep into the NCAA March Madness tournament, but first they’ll have to make it through this field.
Auburn defeated Florida in last year’s SEC Tournament Championship by a score of 86-67 to earn the automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.
Watch this year’s SEC Basketball Tournament live online through Sling TV here.
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We’re getting closer to the 2025 March Madness tournament, but first, some of the country’s best basketball schools will have to go through the Big Ten Conference Tournament, taking place this week in Indianapolis.
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The 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament takes place March 12-16 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tickets to the NCAA event are still available on sites like Stubhub and Vivid Seats (bonus: use our exclusive promo code BB30 to take $30 off your purchase at VividSeats.com).
How to Watch 2025 Big Ten Basketball Tournament
All 14 games of this year’s Big Ten Tournament will be broadcast live, through a mix of network television and streaming services.
The Big Ten tournament first round is streaming live on Peacock and you’ll be able to watch the basketball games online by logging into your Peacock account. Don’t have Peacock? You can sign up right now for just $7.99 and get instant access to a college basketball livestream as well as thousands of hours of TV shows, movies, specials and more live sports.
The second and quarterfinal round games will air on the Big Ten Network, while the semifinals and championship game air live on CBS. If you want to watch the Big Ten Championship on TV, you can do so with a basic digital antenna or any cable package that includes a local CBS feed. Otherwise, you can stream the games online through Fubo, which includes Big Ten Network and CBS as part of its channel offerings.
Fubo lets you watch Big Ten basketball live online through your phone, computer, tablet or smart TV, and you can stream the games without needing cable. Fubo currently has a seven-day free trial that you can use to livestream the Big Ten tournament online free.
The Big Ten Tournament semifinal and championship games will also be available to stream online through Paramount+. Try it out with a free trial here.
Michigan State is the number-one seed in this year’s Big Ten Basketball Tournament, taking the top spot for the first time since 2019. Maryland is number two, with Michigan and UCLA rounding out the top four teams. All four seeds have earned double-byes and don’t open play until Friday’s quarterfinal round.
Michigan State is once again favored to take home the championship. The school’s 17 Big Ten wins are the most in program history.
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Kevin Durant and Angel Reese are now back in the headlines. He has sparked dating rumors after he gave her a shoutout during a pregame Q&A.
As per TMZ the NBA is honoring women all month in honor of Women’s History Month. The Phoenix Suns specifically asked each of their players who their favorite female athlete of all time as they walked into the stadium. As expected Serena Williams was one of the most popular responses but when Kevin Durant was asked he simply responded “Angel Reese.”
His choice for female GOAT athlete is rather interesting as the two have been romantically linked in the past. Last summer they were seated together at a Team USA women’s basketball exhibition game which led to speculation that they most likely romantically involved. Angel Reese soon put a stop to the hearsay on her Unapologetically Angel podcast and formally denied that she was dating Kevin Durant.
Nevertheless Kevin’s answer has already went viral prompting folks online to speculate on the real reason for KD shouting out Angel. “KD knew what he was doing,” one user wrote on Instagram. Another fan added “We know what KD on.” Another individual joked “KD shootin his shot and Angel gonna grab that board and put it back up… Then grab that board and put it back up… then grab that board and kick it out.”
You can see the Phoenix Suns Women’s History Month interview segment below.
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Steph Curry stole the show at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game over the weekend, taking home the Kobe Bryant MVP Trophy after leading Team OGs to a 41-25 victory over the Global Stars. Part of the league’s new round-robin, first-to-40 tournament, Curry scored 12 points in the Team OGs win.
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But Curry also stole the show off the court with his choice of threads for the weekend: appearing at an afterparty for his Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon, the Golden State Warriors point guard showed up in a washed oversized bomber and cargo pants from Cali-based menswear label, Nahmias, paired with Bottega Veneta shoes and an Under Armour T-Shirt. Yes, the king of mixing high-fashion with fast-fashion paired his $3,500 outfit with a $25 tee.
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Curry sported Under Armour’s “Tactical Tech” short-sleeve T-shirt in black. The versatile tee features a lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric, and a “flatlock seam” construction for a smoother, chafe-free look. Designed for workouts and daily wear alike, the T-shirt comes in a relaxed, loose fit — Curry tucked the shirt in for a more tailored appearance.
What we like: Under Armour says the main body fabric is made from at least 90% recycled polyester. The site has five colors of the T-shirt available online, with a generous run size of small to 5XL. Shop it here.
Curry has long been a fan of Nahmias, the namesake label of LA-based designer Doni Nahmias, having wore the brand’s street, surf and sports-inspired pieces on a number of occasions, from courtside to tunnel walk. As for Under Armour, Curry has been a long-time ambassador for the brand, with his own line of Curry shoes, apparel and accessories. For the NBA All-Star game, Curry took to the court in a pair of custom Curry 12 ‘What The Bay’ Basketball Shoes from UA.
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The Curry Flow 12s are quickly selling out online but you can still find them on sites like StockX starting at a bid price of $143 here.
As for Curry, this Golden State Warriors start the second half of the season this week, hoping to make a playoff run. The Warriors are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings.
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You know a trade is wild when social media has to check to see if Shams Charania’s account was hacked.
The entire sports world was left stunned last night when ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania posted a megaton of tweets on X, formerly Twitter, announcing, in a mind-blowing move, that the Dallas Mavericks were sending all-star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-team deal for big man Anthony Davis.
“The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah,” Charania wrote in a post X.
The news came just hours after the Lakers smoked the New York Knicks in the Garden on Saturday night.
Davis did not play, but Max Christie did log minutes in the Lakers victory.
The news was so mindblowing that Charania had to follow up to ensure followers his account was not hacked and that the deal was indeed real.
Charania said the deal was made “in the shadows,” with Anthony Davis and LeBron James not even knowing it was going down.
“This deal materialized in the shadows … LeBron James had no idea this was coming. Anthony Davis had no idea this was coming. I’m told Luka Doncic is still stunned about this trade,” Charania said on ESPN.
LeBron James did chime in, responding to a post on CBS Sports’ official X account that he “had grown frustrated with Anthony Davis,” clapping back at the report, “You a fkn lie!!!”
NBA Players Were Left In Shock
As you can imagine, NBA Xitter, hell, everyone reacted to the news with shock. Luka Doncic is coming off a year that saw his Mavericks reach the NBA Finals, and he was pretty much cemented as the Mavericks guy for the foreseeable future.
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You can see more reactions to the news below. This upcoming week will be an interesting one for the NBA.
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A Georgia high school basketball player is the target of an investigation after the teen was seen on video socking out two rival players with violent punches. The teen alleges that one of his opponents called him a racial slur, resulting in the hand of god haymakers.
As seen on TMZ, the incident took place on Jan. 3 in the city of Calhoun, Ga., some 70 miles northwest of Atlanta’s city center. A Rockmart High basketball player was viewed unleashing heavy blows on two Sonoraville High players during the evening contest.
A player for Rockmart High is seen via smartphone video footage shoving a Sonoraville High to the ground. As the player rose from the floor, the teen landed a straight right that floored his opponent. A Sonoraville High teammate is seen rushing into the shot and catches a straight right hand as he rushes in with his hands down.
Bystanders then cleared the stands and other players along with coaches intervened before separating the boys just as an all-out melee nearly sparked off. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating the matter. The teen who doled out the punches claimed that one of the opponents kept using the “n-word” slur.
The Rockmart High player, who is 16, faces two charges of simple battery but neither schools nor the students involved have made any public statements. The use of the slur has yet to be confirmed as well.
The video, which we must warn is violent and might be triggering to some, can be viewed below. We urge caution before viewing the footage.
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Founded by Minnesota Lynx’s Napheesa Collier and New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, Unrivaled is a new women’s pro league that goes for a three-on-three basketball format instead of the traditional five-on-five play.
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There six team in the league, while games span over a two-month long schedule. Additionally, all games are played at Mediapro US in Medley, Florida. Check out a complete schedule for Unrivaled here.
When Does Unrivaled Basketball League Start?
Unrivaled women’s basketball games broadcast live, with tipoff starting on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. All games air across TNT and truTV, and available to livestream on Max (via Prime Video).
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Where to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Unrivaled — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch TNT and truTV for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the women’s pro basketball game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with TNT and truTV for Unrivaled — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With Hulu + Live TV
Unrivaled games on TNT and truTV is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch Unrivaled Basketball League With Max
To watch the Unrivaled, Max starts at $9.99 per month via Prime Video. It’s streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. However, you’ll need a subscription to Prime Video (or an Amazon Prime membership) to add Max to your account (no free trial available).
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime here.
Max even gets you live sports access to the NBA, NHL, AEW and more, as well as live news from CNN. It also features hit movies and TV shows, including The Penguin, Juror #2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Peacemaker, Barbie, Dune: Part Two and more.
The streaming service is also the home to exclusive Music Box documentaries, such as Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary, Woodstock ’99: Peace, Love and Rage, Juice WLRD: Into The Abyss, DMX: Don’t Try to Understand and others.
Where Are the Team Names In Unrivaled Basketball League?
At the moment, there are six teams (known as clubs) in Unrivaled. Check out the names, below:
Laces Basketball Club
Lunar Owls Basketball Club
Mist Basketball Club
Phantom Basketball Club
Rose Basketball Club
Vinyl Basketball Club
Who’s Playing In Unrivaled Basketball League
Unrivaled features some of the best and brightest players from the WNBA. However, it doesn’t feature some of the marquee players, such as Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, Kelsey Plum, Jonquel Jones and others. Below, you’ll find some of the top players featured in Unrivaled this season.
Napheesa Collier
Breanna Stewart
Sabrina Ionescu
Angel Reese
Alyssa Thomas
Rickea Jackson
Courtney Vandersloot
Brittney Griner
Brittney Sykes
Arike Ogunbowale
Cameron Brink
How to Buy Unrivaled Basketball League Tickets Online
Want to attend Unrivaled games in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Starting on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, Unrivaled Basketball League broadcasts on TNT and truTV. It’s also available to livestream on Max via Prime Video and DirecTV Stream.
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Add a new line to Colombian reggaetón star Ryan Castro’s resume: professional sports team owner.
Castro announced that through his company AWOO Team, he has acquired a significant equity stake in Paisas Basketball club, a professional team in his hometown of Medellín. The acquisition makes Castro the first Colombian music artist to own a stake in a basketball team, and also makes him one of only a handful of Colombian artists vested economically in sports.
“It’s another facet for us as entrepreneurs. Supporting sports, because the kids in the barrios have the same dreams as us, the artists,” said Castro, who rose to stardom from the slums of Medellín, tells Billboard.
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The Paisas, he adds (the term “Paisa” is slang for people from Medellín), are from his hometown, plus, “I love basketball. Every time I go to the U.S., I like to go to NBA games. So, it all came together and the opportunity arose to support a team from my city to continue growing the basketball movement, generate more activity and support young people who are into sports.”
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While basketball is not nearly as prominent as soccer in Colombia, it’s on the rise. Castro’s acquisition coincides with Paisas Basketball debut in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA0, which includes top teams from across the continent). The team also competes in the Betplay professional league in Colombia under Venezuelan coach Daniel Seoane.
On his end, Castro is no stranger to sports.
Last year, he released “El Ritmo Que Nos Une,” the official anthem for Colombia’s national soccer team during Copa América. The video, which has been viewed more than 110 million times on YouTube, shows Castro hanging out and playing soccer with members of the Colombian squad.
However, Castro wasn’t actively looking to invest in sports. The opportunity came to him via a close associate who works actively with basketball and the NBA. “He told me this was a possibility and me and my team gathered all the information we could about Paisas,” says Castro.
Beyond investing in the team, partnering with Castro also gives the Paisas the opportunity to leverage the musician’s platform as a popular Colombian artists with millions of followers on social media (4.5 million on Instagram alone). Plus, he says, “Taking into my account my life story, also take that message of empowerment, of working for your dreams to other kids. That’s the intention. Many kids dream of basketball and sports as a way to get ahead and have a better life, and my story is similar, but with music. So it’s about also taking that motivation, and, as a businessman, I want to venture into sports.”
Castro is set to officially announce his partnership Tuesday (Jan. 14) at a press conference in Medellín. At the same time, he’s releasing his first single of the year, “Ni x el Putxs,” featuring Colombian trap star Kris R.
Castro’s music is distributed by Sony Latin via his company AWOO Corp. He also has a strategic partnership and label services deal with WK Records with Leo Arango as his manager.