Charles Barkley has new venture with Hollywood actor, Comedy Central star  AL.com

Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says  Al Jazeera

The WNBA and players’ union log 12-hour marathon talks to avoid delaying start of the season  NBC News

Syracuse fires men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry after 3 seasons  Yahoo Sports

USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-ACC men’s basketball awards, player of the year  The Fayetteville Observer

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says  Reuters

Ravens agree to terms with Trey Hendrickson on four-year, $112M deal after backing out of Maxx Crosby trade  CBS Sports

Valley Sports Academy celebrates becoming a nonprofit with free youth sports event  WEAU

Bam Adebayo makes NBA scoring history; Ravens nix Maxx Crosby trade; Team USA in danger of WBC elimination  CBS Sports

Recapping the start of Bills’ free agency  Yahoo Sports