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North Carolina's basketball team improved their 3-point shooting in the final exhibition game, hitting nine 3-pointers in the second half to beat Winston-Salem State 95-53, signaling a positive trend ahead of the regular season.
The NCAA's recent rule change allowing college teams to play two public exhibition games against any four-year schools has led to a more competitive and open preseason, exemplified by BYU's game against North Carolina at the Delta Center, with coaches and fans eager for more meaningful matchups and insights into team performance before the regular season.
The Savannah Bananas, a unique and entertaining baseball team from Georgia known for their trick plays and lively routines, will make their New York debut with two sold-out exhibition games at Yankee Stadium, bringing a new, fun twist to the sport and expanding their national presence.
IU basketball is preparing for three exhibition games in Puerto Rico, focusing on team lineup, new offensive strategies emphasizing ball movement and perimeter shooting, and improving defense, especially rebounding, with key players injured and new additions like Serbian guard Aleska Ristic.
Team USA, led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry, faces Serbia in an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparation for the Olympics. The match is a key test against a strong Serbian team featuring NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Team USA aims to continue its winning streak after recent victories over Australia and Canada. The team will play more exhibition games in London before heading to France for the Olympic group stage and knockout rounds.
The USA basketball team, showcasing its star power and depth, narrowly defeated Australia 98-92 in a Paris Olympics tune-up game in Abu Dhabi. Coach Steve Kerr utilized a lineup of NBA All-Stars to close out the game, highlighting the team's depth and defensive prowess. Despite some sloppy play and turnovers, the USA's bench played a crucial role in securing the win. Anthony Davis led the team with 17 points and 14 rebounds, while Devin Booker and Anthony Edwards also made significant contributions. The USA is now 2-0 in its exhibition series, with a game against Serbia up next.
MLB has announced the Spring Breakout rosters for a four-day event featuring top minor-league players, with the Brewers set to play the Kansas City Royals on March 17. Milwaukee's roster includes 23 of their top 30 prospects, such as Jackson Chourio, Jacob Misiorowski, Jeferson Quero, and Tyler Black, along with 10 pitchers, one catcher, 10 infielders, and four outfielders. Additionally, right-handed pitchers Shane Smith and Justin Yeager will join the team for the exhibition game.
Lionel Messi's global tour with Inter Miami, aimed at promotion and marketing, has turned into a PR nightmare as the team has been outscored and won only once in five games. The absence of Messi and Luis Suarez, both injured and aging, has led to angry fans demanding refunds and booing. The tour, spanning from El Salvador to Hong Kong, has raised expectations that marquee players will appear as advertised, causing fan outrage and public relations headaches. Inter Miami's coach apologized for Messi's absence and the team prepares for its MLS season opener, with uncertainty surrounding Messi's participation in the upcoming matches.
USA Basketball announced a 41-athlete player pool for the 2024 USA Basketball Men’s National Team, featuring top talents like Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum. The team will be selected at a later date and will be led by head coach Steve Kerr. The team will host Canada in an exhibition game in Las Vegas as part of the USA Basketball Showcase, and will also play exhibition games against the national teams of South Sudan and Germany in London. USA Basketball will be represented by four teams at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, including 5-on-5 men and women and 3×3 men and women.
Major League Baseball has announced the creation of "Spring Breakout," a four-day series of exhibition games where top prospects from different organizations will participate in Spring Training contests against the best minor league talents from other teams. The event aims to showcase the future stars of the game and provide fans with a unique opportunity to see the next generation of Major Leaguers up close. The series will take place between March 14 and 17 next year.
The Nashville Predators will face off against the Florida Panthers in a preseason doubleheader, giving Head Coach Andrew Brunette and his staff the opportunity to evaluate players ahead of the 2023-24 season. Split-squad rosters will be used, with 40 players dressing and playing in the games. Last year's preseason doubleheader between the Preds and Panthers ended in a split, with each team winning one game. Brunette, now the head coach of the Predators, returns to Florida where he had a successful stint as the interim head coach of the Panthers last season. Both games will be streamed live on NashvillePredators.com.
Kansas men's basketball's three exhibition games in Puerto Rico will be streamed on KUAthletics.com and the KU Athletics Facebook page, with the Jayhawk Radio Network broadcast providing commentary. The games will be played at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum and will feature matchups against a Puerto Rico Select Team and the Bahamian National Team. Ticket information is available for fans attending the games.
A fan at a Savannah Bananas baseball game caught the final out of the game, resulting in the team's victory. As per the team's rule, if a fan catches a foul ball, it counts as an out. The fan was then invited onto the field to celebrate with the team, showcasing the fun and interactive nature of the team's exhibition-style games.
The Big 12 Conference has partnered with Rucker Park, the birthplace of streetball, to operate youth clinics for local youth and host men's and women's summer exhibition games pending NCAA approval. The clinics will be led by head coaches from both men's and women's Big 12 basketball programs, and the conference is planning a variety of entertainment enhancements and community engagements throughout the activations. The partnership aims to bring Big 12 basketball to the iconic court and grow the conference's footprint in a variety of ways.