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Berkeley Square’s rapid back-up targets 2026 Adelaide Cup
Ballarat conditioner Dan O’Sullivan is conscious of the path forward in his pursuit of the Adelaide Cup with the gelding Berkeley Square.
After securing a placing at Caulfield over 2000m last Saturday, Berkeley Square takes a fast follow-up at Flemington on Saturday in the Be Captivated Trophy (2500m).
O’Sullivan indicated that the priority is to ready Berkeley Square perfectly for the Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville come March 9.
Traditionally, the Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) at Morphettville on February 21 leads into the Adelaide Cup, but O’Sullivan aims to sidestep two Adelaide visits with Berkeley Square to protect the gelding’s campaign.
“It’s about getting the miles into the legs before the Adelaide Cup, so that’s why I’m running him on Saturday,” O’Sullivan said.
“The Lord Reims would quite possibly be a suitable race for him, but I don’t want to do two trips, I don’t want to go over, come home and then go back again.
“Plus, he’s in a good routine at home.”
O’Sullivan feels Berkeley Square will relish Saturday’s 2500m and highlighted that the gelding fails to hit top form at Caulfield inexplicably.
The trainer observed that Berkeley Square is nervous in the Caulfield stalls on race day but handles Flemington with greater ease.
“The way he raced last week he’s looking for the extra trip now and after this we’ve got three weeks leading up to the Adelaide Cup, so that’s up to me to get it right,” O’Sullivan said.
“I think he’s in good spot.
“It would be good if we could win the Adelaide Cup. He’s owned there and the breeder (David Peacock) is very keen for him to go there.”
Berkeley Square boasts dual wins in the Ballarat Cup and has appeared in two races following his second such success in December.
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The annual exhibition of high-flyers will be on display at the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest on Saturday night. The four-man field features two rookies in Jase Richardson and Carter Bryant, as well as two vets in Jaxson Hayes and Keshad Johnson. Mac McClung, who has won each of the last three competitions, won’t be going for an unprecedented fourth victory at the Slam Dunk Contest 2026. Each player will have two dunks in the first round, with those with the highest average score advancing to the finals, which will also consist of two dunks.
The Intuit Dome in Los Angeles will host the NBA Slam Dunk contest, the third event of NBA All-Star Saturday Night, which begins at 5 p.m. ET. The latest 2026 NBA Slam Dunk contest odds via FanDuel Sportsbook have Bryant as the +180 favorite, followed by Hayes at +250. Johnson comes in at +320, while Richardson — son of two-time slam dunk champion Jason Richardson — is the biggest longshot at +350. Hayes is looking to become the first 7-footer to win the dunk contest. Before making any 2026 Slam Dunk Contest picks or predictions, you need to see the best bets from SportsLine’s NBA expert Larry Hartstein.
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One shocker: Hartstein is fading Bryant, despite being the +180 favorite. The Spurs rookie clearly has lots of promise as an overall player, as just three days before the dunk contest, San Antonio cut former top-10 pick Jeremy Sochan to get Bryant on the court more. But with Bryant’s youthful exuberance also comes a bit of risk, as he’s gone on record in saying one of his planned dunks will “test my limits,” which sounds like a great idea on paper. However, adding complexity to a dunk raises the probability of then missing that dunk, which would hurt his score from the judges.
Missed dunks have been an issue for the rookie in games, as he’s only connected on nine dunks across 14 dunk attempts (64.3%). Granted those came against defenses, but for comparison, those five missed dunks are more than Johnson and Richardson combined this season, while Hayes has connected on 90.4% of his dunks.
Additionally, nearly all of Bryant’s dunks have come in garbage time, so the unknown of how he’ll perform when the spotlight is on him is yet another reason to fade the favorite. You can see who to back here.
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Carter Bryant +180
Jaxson Hayes +250
Keshad Johnson +320
Jase Richardson +350
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How to follow and watch the action and Manchester City face near neighbours Salford City, owned by members of Manchester United’s ‘Class of 92’
Manchester City celebrate during their 8-0 win over Salford in the FA Cup third round last season(Image: Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about watching Manchester City vs Salford City in the FA Cup fourth round
- Kick-off time: Because the match kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, it is subject to the UK’s broadcasting “blackout” and will not be shown live on any domestic television channel. While the BBC and TNT Sports are the primary FA Cup broadcasters, they have selected other fixtures for their live televised slots this weekend.
- Radio coverage: BBC Radio Manchester will be providing dedicated live radio commentary of the match for listeners in the local area. You can access this via traditional radio frequencies or by searching for the station on the BBC Sounds app.
- National radio: BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will provide regular updates and live reports from the Etihad. Both stations are also available online.
- City platforms: The Official Man City App and website will host a Matchday Centre featuring live text updates, statistics and integrated radio commentary for City+ or Recast subscribers. This digital hub is the most comprehensive way for City fans to follow the game without a video feed.
- Salford coverage: Fans of the Ammies can purchase an audio match pass through the official SCFC TV service on the club’s website. This provides a club-specific commentary feed available to subscribers in the UK and worldwide.
- Highlights: BBC One will provide a round-up of the day’s action during coverage of the day’s 5:30pm kick-off between Aston Villa and Newcastle. There will be full highlights on Match of the Day from 10:55pm.
- Streaming: There will be highlights on the BBC Sport and TNT Sports websites shortly after the final whistle. The FA’s social media channels will also show the best bits from the day’s action.
- International viewers: If you are travelling outside the UK, the match may be available on various local networks depending on your region’s FA Cup broadcast partner. In the US, there will be coverage on the ESPN Deportes network.
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Few things could have prepared Macclesfield players for the spotlight that came with their shock FA Cup win over Crystal Palace last month, but defender Luke Matheson has done this sort of thing before.
As they prepare for Monday night’s fourth-round tie at home to Brentford, the 23-year-old Matheson is calling on memories he made after breaking through at Rochdale while still in school.
He was just 16 when he grabbed the headlines with a stunning strike in Dale’s Carabao Cup third-round tie away to Manchester United, making it 1-1 to force a shootout in which United prevailed 5-3 at Old Trafford.
“I was on the bus to school the next morning with my mates, refreshing Instagram, it was 1,000 (likes) here, another 1,000 there,” Matheson said. “It was one of the most surreal things I’ve ever been through.
“I think it was only about a month before that I’d actually made my full league debut. Even being on that pitch, even to travel to that game, was enough for me. Then to score took it to another level.
“I’ve seen the ball hit the roof of their net and I remember hearing the roar and just running to that. It’s a day I’ll never forget and definitely one of the best days of my life.”
A few months later, Matheson played an hour of Rochdale’s FA Cup third-round tie at home to Newcastle, with Aaron Wilbraham’s late goal earning a 1-1 draw and a replay at St James’ Park, where Matheson started in a 4-1 defeat for the League One side.
Matheson was getting call-ups for the England Under-18s while trying to study for his A levels.
“My mum and dad were both teachers so they kept me grounded,” he said. “Going away for England in school, I wasn’t allowed to go if I hadn’t done my homework. Having that kind of upbringing prepared me for life as well as being a footballer.”
Barely two weeks after the replay against Newcastle Matheson signed for Wolves, initially returning to Rochdale on loan.
Looking back now, Matheson admits the Wolves move did not work out.
“I did it backwards,” he said. “I came through into a first team, then went to Wolves and came through at Under-23s. For me and my career, it almost felt like I’d taken a step backwards, because a lot of boys at that under-23s level are trying to get into a first team.”
After loans with Ipswich, Hamilton and Scunthorpe, Matheson left Wolves having not played for the first team.
He joined Bolton but could not crack their first team, heading out to Bohemians and Alfreton before being released last summer and signing for a Macclesfield side looking to reach the National League.
“I was a kid (at Rochdale), but I’ve now got a little bit more experience,” he said. “I’ve been around different clubs, different experiences, different managers.
“I think we’re lucky in our changing room that individuals bring experience from all over the country. This group here is probably the closest team of players I’ve ever been involved with.
“As cliched as it sounds, it’s like a family. You see the stadium packed out and as a player it’s what you dream of.
“We can’t wait to get back out there.”
After producing arguably the greatest shock in FA Cup history to dump out holders Palace, the Silkmen play host to another Premier League side in Brentford on Monday as they dream of another magic night.
Ireland hand Six Nations debuts to Ulster pair in new-look side to face Italy
Andy Farrell has freshened up his side for today’s fixture, with a couple of Six Nations debutants from Ulster and Edwin Edogbo awaiting his first cap.
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It was a tough start to the tournament for Andy Farrell’s side, with an opening night defeat to France displaying a few tough truths about Ireland.
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Ireland vs Italy live
Round two of the Six Nations leaps into action with a fascinating clash between Ireland and Italy in Dublin. The mood in the two camps could not be more contrasting, with Andy Farrell’s hosts reeling from a tough night in Paris that perhaps illustrated a wider slump, and the Azzurri eying a first ever win here after beating Scotland and the conditions in Rome.
Kick off at the Aviva Stadium is at 2.10pm GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle11 February 2026 10:10
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Arkansas recruiting: Jordan Smith, the No. 2 player in Class of 2026, puts ‘trust’ in John Calipari
Jordan Smith, the No. 2 overall player in the Class of 2026, committed to Arkansas at his ‘Senior Night’ at Fairfax (Virginia) Paul VI Catholic High School on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound combo guard picked the Razorbacks over finalists that included Duke, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgetown and Syracuse.
Smith is the third commitment for Arkansas for the 2026 recruited class. He joins No. 12-ranked JJ Andrews, a five-star wing and No. 26-ranked Abdou Toure, a four-star wing.
Arkansas’ 2026 class is now No. 5 in the country, behind Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Michigan according to 247Sports.
Smith picked Arkansas because of his relationship with Razorbacks coach John Calipari and the opportunity to immediately contribute in a big way.
“I have just all the trust in coach (John) Calipari,” Smith told 247Sports. “His resume speaks for itself. And just what he has done with other guards in my situation who play like me and impact winning. I feel like he has done a really good job. I also feel like he is a genuine person. Character speaks a lot in today’s world and he has the best character. I relate to him a lot.”
Smith has similarities to current Arkansas guard Acuff
Calipari has a long-standing history of developing elite guards and getting them ready for the NBA Draft. Current freshman Arkansas point guard and former five-star prospect Darius Acuff is having one of the best seasons in all of college basketball.
Smith certainly recognized how Calipari handles top guards and has a proven track record of success at the next level. Acuff’s success this season in Fayetteville was a very easy comparison for Smith.
“Me and Acuff are the same size and the same height, so just to see how Acuff is playing and how Calipari has put him in different positions to help him succeed and to get to the next level – I really see inspiration in that,” Smith said. “I feel I can come in and make an impact right away, so with Calipari’s help, I feel like I can do anything.”
When Smith took his visit to Arkansas in the fall, Calipari’s message, history and the opportunity he presented to Smith made a lasting impression that changed the course of his recruitment.
“It felt like home when I got there, it just felt like home,” Smith said. “Of course, I had to take other visits just to see if it would feel the same and honestly, the other ones didn’t feel the same as (Arkansas). The first feel I got from there – it was a real high intensity practice. It looked fun there… There are really no distractions there either, so I feel like I can really do what I need to do to get to the next level.”
Where Smith will have biggest impact
There may not be a player in high school basketball who impacts winning in more ways or with the same consistency as Jordan Smith. The Paul VI and Team Takeover guard has terrific physical tools and even better competitive intangibles that allow him to change the game on both ends of the floor. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.1 steals per game during the recent EYBL season.
Physically, Smith is long and powerful with a 6-foot-8.5-inch wingspan and chiseled physique. He’s also a good athlete who excels defensively, has switchability on that end of the floor because of his physical strength and toughness, and is also an elite perimeter rebounder.
Offensively, Smith gets downhill like few other guards in the class and has consistently developed his ball skills over the years so that he now has legitimate on/off-ball versatility. He can initiate offense and make decisions (3.4 assists vs. 1.5 turnovers), put pressure on the rim with his force and physicality when he turns the corner, or take smaller guards into the post. He’s an improved shooter, with a notably high release, but still more consistent with his mid-range pull-up than his 3-point shooting with some occasional sidespin (25% on 3-pointers and 68% on free throws.
Smith’s transition to subsequent levels will also be lightened by the fact that he doesn’t need to be an offensive focal point to impact the game. He can do it with his defense, rebounding, energy, competitiveness or unselfishness. His intangibles are truly elite, so while he may not have totally ideal size or ball skills, he’s extremely hard to bet against.
How Smith will fit at Arkansas
Acuff is on a one-and-done track. He was the top-ranked point guard in high school basketball a year ago, looks like he could be the SEC Player of the Year this season and challenge for a spot in the lottery of June’s NBA Draft.
There was only one player in high school basketball who had a chance to replace him, and that’s Smith.
Now, that doesn’t mean that Smith is exactly the same type of player as Acuff and that’s why the roster construction around him will be important.
Acuff is a true lead guard who operates with the ball in his hand and is the first domino in the vast majority of the offensive possessions he’s on the court floor. Smith is capable of playing that role, but he can also slide off the ball. In fact, one thing that distinguishes Smith is the multitude of ways he can impact the game without having to have the ball in his hands. Even defensively, he should be one of the most college-ready freshmen in the country next season.
With a wide open 2027 NBA Draft in mind, Smith and his representation are undoubtedly looking for plenty of on-ball volume. Simultaneously, though, Smith would be ideally suited next to other guards that can share those ball-handling responsibilities and provide some additional shot-making.
If DJ Wagner and Meleek Thomas were to return for the 2026-27 season, that would check both of those boxes. Wagner doesn’t have much NBA buzz at this point, so a senior season should be probable. Thomas is likely to test the waters, but could find a return to college as a fringe first-rounder with a chance to help his stock as more of a focal point next season. If either of those depart, then Arkansas will need another impact guard out of the portal.
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Given that he’s so willing to discuss his northern heritage when it suits, it’s likely that even someone as detached as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is aware of the acclaimed Jimmy McGovern TV drama, ‘Cracker’. He could do with a watch, if not.
In the first episode of the series most famous storyline, the ‘To Be A Somebody’ arc primarily about the social and psychological effects of Hillsborough, there’s a scene when the premises of a white nationalist group in Manchester are raided.
Amid the chaos, the character played by Christopher Eccleston, DCI David Billborough, spots a squad photo of the 1993-94 Manchester United squad on the wall. The detective accosts a bare-chested skinhead and starts gesturing to the players in the picture.
“Ince is black, Parker is black, Dublin is black, Schmeichel’s a Dane, Kanchelskis is a bloody Ukrainian and Cantona is French.”
Point made.
While this obviously isn’t to equate Ratcliffe’s clumsily ill-advised comments on immigration with fictional white nationalists, or imply he holds anything like such views, what does it say that the billionaire’s “disgusting” comments – to use the description of Chancellor Rachel Reeves – make it feel like he could do with a similar lecture about the team he co-owns?
Many of United’s own supporters have already made it clear, with multiple banners and memes about loving immigrants and hating billionaires. In one, Roy Keane and Eric Cantona happily stride above an image of Ratcliffe and the Glazers.
A football column like this obviously doesn’t need to re-state the basic errors that Ratcliffe made, or relay political arguments demonstrating the positives of immigration.
And if such a column is about the game itself, it is important to acknowledge that Ratcliffe’s views will be shared by many on the Old Trafford stands, despite much of the support’s inclusive leanings. His comments lamentably reflect the political era we’re in, where many of the very themes explored by ‘Cracker’ have only become more relevant.
The fact that many football fans will share Ratcliffe’s views only reflects the mass popularity of the sport, and how it cuts across more sectors of the population than any other pursuit.
That fact doesn’t, however, reflect football’s true power here and what is actually relevant about this.
Ratcliffe’s sentiments are actually the complete antithesis of what the game is really about: happiness, inclusivity, coming together.
A simplistic view, sure, but also an easily demonstrable truth.
This is what that episode of Cracker so archly illustrated.
It’s not just that there’s no sector of society as popular as football. It’s that there’s no sector as powerful in breaking down the same barriers.
This is a wider point that should be made as regards the billionaire’s comments in his profile as a notional football figure.
Leave aside the politics for a moment, and even the suspicions the United co-owner was possibly just seeking to cozy up to Reform sentiments.
What Ratcliffe said was actually anti-football.
There are countless examples you could use to illustrate why, starting with United’s own team and history. A migrant, Billy Whelan, died in the Munich air disaster commemorated last week.
Across town, Manchester City celebrated Germany’s Bert Trautmann as a club legend, just 11 years after the Second World War.
Come to now, and around 70 percent of the Premier League’s players are migrants and 79 percent of its managers.
The writer of this very column is a migrant, even if comments like Ratcliffe’s are no longer usually intended to mean the Irish given the common travel area.
And while none of this is to deny that serious racism or exclusionary views are challenges within the game and around it, the crucial point is that football itself serves to change minds.
Think about it in the most basic terms.
Many of us will have been in the company of supporters who hold even stronger views than Ratcliffe, only to express adoration for migrants in the same breath.
This gradually has a tangible positive effect, too.
In 2019, a Stanford University study showed that Mohammed Salah’s performances had reduced both Islamophobia and hate crime rates in Liverpool.
And they obviously did. That is how this works.
There are few sectors that encourage understanding and integration as much as football. The game has many problems, but this is one it actively works against in the most direct and persuasive way.
The one true global game serves to bring people together, even amid its many issues and the way it is often politically misused.
In the latter sense, the Ratcliffe controversy raises another crucial theme.
It is striking that United themselves felt the need to release a statement re-asserting the club’s inclusive ethos, and yet they find themselves co-owned and consequently represented by a man whose comments go against that. It has long been the same with the Glazers’ capitalist outlook, not least the manner their conference calls have discussed benefitting from dramatic Trumpian tax reforms, and how that so goes against the idea of a club founded by railway workers.
This is the world football has willingly moved into, without its fans having any say whatsoever.
It’s not hard to imagine some of football’s other billionaire owners privately expressing sympathy with Ratcliffe’s views, rolling their eyes with how the public just won’t get it. They move in a completely different world.
In another extreme, two other ownerships – those of Manchester City and Newcastle United – are key figures or funds from autocratic states who have migrant labour laws described as “modern slavery” and based on racial hierarchies.
All of this just forms another simple argument as to why such social institutions should be owned by supporters, not private or state interests. That is who they really represent, after all.
And yet this dismal situation perhaps has one positive when it comes to the ownership problem.
One of the main reasons that some billionaires get into football is fame, and social capital. They enjoy the increased profile, in ways that their other businesses just can’t afford. It also allows them to indulge what some industry figures describe as “billionaire idiot syndrome”, where individuals who are financially successful in one specific area become convinced they can easily translate this to anything else. As one example, when Ratcliffe made a pitch to buy Chelsea in 2022, those involved had the perception that he thought it would be easy because he’d run Ineos.
And duly, if Ratcliffe said this still just a petrochemicals owner, it likely wouldn’t have made anything like the same headlines.
Saying it as the co-owner of Manchester United, however, has just publicly exposed the poverty of thinking. A man frequently described as arrogant has been forced into a partial apology.
The game has that power, as well as so much more.
Ratcliffe could do a bit more to understand the sport he’s actually in, not least its inclusive nature.
He could start by trying to understand his own club.
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After last year’s 9-5 campaign, Boise State football has played 30 seasons as an FBS program, dating back to 1996.
During that time, the Broncos have compiled an FBS record of 292-92-0 (.760) through the 2025 season.
Since the program’s initial season, the Broncos have appeared in 22 bowl games, winning 13 of them, along with 17 conference championships and six division titles.
Boise State has spent 26 Weeks in the College Football Playoff rankings and has ended the season in the final poll five times.
The Broncos have produced 15 All-America players, including one unanimous selection in Ashton Jeanty.
Former coach Chris Petersen won the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award twice (in 2006 and 2009) and the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award in 2010.
—FBS Conference affiliations—
- Pac-12 (2026-present)
- Mountain West (2011-2025)
- WAC (2001-2010)
- Big West (1996-2000)
The table below gives an all-time season rundown with Conference, W-L record, win percentage, coach, and bowl game, if any, for each year.
| Year | Conf | W | L | T | Pct | Pct | Coach(es) | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MWC | 9 | 5 | 0 | .643 | .750 | Spencer Danielson (9-5) | LA Bowl (L) |
| 2024 | MWC | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 1.000 | Spencer Danielson (12-2) | Fiesta Bowl (L) |
| 2023 | MWC | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | .750 | Andy Avalos (5-5) Spencer Danielson (3-1) | LA Bowl (L) |
| 2022 | MWC | 10 | 4 | 0 | .714 | 1.000 | Andy Avalos (10-4) | Frisco Bowl (W) |
| 2021 | MWC | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | .625 | Andy Avalos (7-5) | — |
| 2020 | MWC | 5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | 1.000 | Bryan Harsin (5-2) | — |
| 2019 | MWC | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 1.000 | Bryan Harsin (12-2) | Las Vegas Bowl (L) |
| 2018 | MWC | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | .875 | Bryan Harsin (10-3) | — |
| 2017 | MWC | 11 | 3 | 0 | .786 | .875 | Bryan Harsin (11-3) | Las Vegas Bowl (W) |
| 2016 | MWC | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | .750 | Bryan Harsin (10-3) | Cactus Bowl (L) |
| 2015 | MWC | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | .625 | Bryan Harsin (9-4) | Poinsettia Bowl (W) |
| 2014 | MWC | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | .875 | Bryan Harsin (12-2) | Fiesta Bowl (W) |
| 2013 | MWC | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | .750 | Chris Petersen (8-4) Bob Gregory (0-1) | Hawaii Bowl (L) |
| 2012 | MWC | 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | .875 | Chris Petersen (11-2) | Las Vegas Bowl (W) |
| 2011 | MWC | 12 | 1 | 0 | .923 | .857 | Chris Petersen (12-1) | Maaco Bowl (W) |
| 2010 | WAC | 12 | 1 | 0 | .923 | .875 | Chris Petersen (12-1) | Maaco Bowl (W) |
| 2009 | WAC | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | Chris Petersen (14-0) | Fiesta Bowl (W) |
| 2008 | WAC | 12 | 1 | 0 | .923 | 1.000 | Chris Petersen (12-1) | Poinsettia Bowl (L) |
| 2007 | WAC | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | .875 | Chris Petersen (10-3) | Hawaii Bowl (L) |
| 2006 | WAC | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | Chris Petersen (13-0) | Fiesta Bowl (W) |
| 2005 | WAC | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | .875 | Dan Hawkins (9-4) | MPC Computers Bowl (L) |
| 2004 | WAC | 11 | 1 | 0 | .917 | 1.000 | Dan Hawkins (11-1) | Liberty Bowl (L) |
| 2003 | WAC | 13 | 1 | 0 | .929 | 1.000 | Dan Hawkins (13-1) | Fort Worth Bowl (W) |
| 2002 | WAC | 12 | 1 | 0 | .923 | 1.000 | Dan Hawkins (12-1) | Humanitarian Bowl (W) |
| 2001 | WAC | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | .750 | Dan Hawkins (8-4) | — |
| 2000 | Big West | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 1.000 | Dirk Koetter (10-2) | Humanitarian Bowl (W) |
| 1999 | Big West | 10 | 3 | 0 | .769 | .833 | Dirk Koetter (10-3) | Humanitarian Bowl (W) |
| 1998 | Big West | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | .400 | Dirk Koetter (6-5) | — |
| 1997 | Big West | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | .600 | Houston Nutt (4-7) | — |
| 1996 | Big West | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | .200 | Pokey Allen (1-1) Tom Mason (1-9) | — |
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The opening night of the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend is in the books. Team Vince, coached by Vince Carter, defeated Team Melo, coached by Carmelo Anthony, in the NBA Rising Star Challenge title game behind a standout performance from VJ Edgecombe. The 76ers star guard was named MVP of the event.
This marked the fifth consecutive year that the top rookies, sophomores and G League players were split into different teams during the four-team event. The first team to 40 points in the semifinals advanced to the title game, while the first to 25 points captured the championship.
Edgecombe scored the game-winning free throw to give Team Vince bragging rights. Team Melo advanced to the title game after Dylan Harper, the No. 2 overall pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, knocked down a mid-range jumper over older brother, Ron Harper Jr.
Edgecombe scored the most points of any player in the semifinals. He finished with 17 points and six rebounds during Team Vince’s win over Team T-Mac, coached by Tracy McGrady. Egdecombe, the No. 3 overall pick in last year’s draft, has been one of the biggest stars among all first-year players.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from the opening night of NBA All-Star weekend.
Winner: Edgecombe steals the show
Edgecombe might not be participating in tomorrow’s dunk contest — although he should be, and would have a good chance of winning the event. Edgecombe did ball out in the Rising Stars Challenge. The 76ers star scored 17 points in the semifinals and six in the title game. Edgecombe’s play style as a high-flyer made him a perfect candidate to have a standout performance. It was appropriate that he got the final shot to send his team to the championship game.
Loser: Fans miss out on watching Flagg
Less than 24 hours before the Rising Stars Challenge, Flagg was ruled out due to a mid-foot sprain. Flagg, the No. 1 pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, has been putting up video game-like numbers as of late. He became the first teenager in NBA history to record back-to-back 30-point double-doubles last month. He also scored 49 points against the Hornets, which was the most by a teenager in NBA history. It shouldn’t be long before fans get to watch play Flagg play on the final day of the event — the actual All-Star Game. It wouldn’t be surprising if that happens as soon as next season.
Winner: Yang Hansen shines in opening game
One of the biggest stars of the first semifinal game of the night was Yang Hansen. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft came off the bench and scored 10 points for Team Austin that was coached by Austin Rivers. Considering that Hansen is averaging just 7.5 minutes per game in his rookie season with Portland, this was the kind of performance that he could build upon in the remainder of the season.
Loser: Ron Harper Jr. gives up game-winner to younger brother
One of the top storylines of the first game of the evening between Team Melo and Team Austin was the battle between the Harper brothers. Ron Harper Jr., on the Maine Celtics, had to guard his kid brother, Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs, on what would be the final possession of the game. The younger brother will be earning bragging rights in his household, as Dylan knocked down a go-ahead jumper to send Team Melo to the title game.
Winner: The format works
The four-team Rising Stars format should stay a fixture of All-Star weekend. Sure, several parts of NBA All-Star need an overhaul, but all three games Friday night were competitive, fun and had star power. That’s exactly what you need in an event like this. Edgecombe said it best when getting interviewed by an in-arena reporter. He said he wanted to win the event. Clearly, Edgecombe and others took pride in this game. It was refreshing to watch.
Loser: Title game ends in not-so-dramatic fashion
While the Rising Stars title game was full of entertainment, the ending was not so dramatic. On the final offensive possession, Edgecombe got fouled trying to score at the rim. Edgecombe proceeded to knock down both free throws to give his team a 25-24 win. You hate to see a game as competitive as that one end without someone scoring a field goal.
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