Houston woman arrested for allegedly locking 7-year-old in dog cage under Christmas tree, police say
Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp and Google Play, state media says
Retail investors buy Novo dip after disappointing weight-loss drug data
Global monitor says famine is weeks away in north Gaza. A US diplomat calls warning 'irresponsible'
Mexico's president may be toughening fight with drug cartels
Apple seeks to defend Google's billion-dollar payments in search case
Wemby at The Garden. LeBron vs. Steph. The NBA's Christmas Day lineup, as always, has star power
Tourists flock to see dramatic volcano eruption in Hawaii
Tales from the tour in a year filled with medals and tears and a few digs
Celebrity|Sports
Jimmy Butler says he's not worrying about his future with Heat amid trade speculation
Jimmy Butler knows there are tons of questions about his future with the Miami Heat
December 11, 2024NBA
Celebrity|Sports|US
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
LeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season
December 09, 2024
Sports|US
Jokic's career high of 56 points comes during a low point for the Nuggets
Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 56 points and had little to celebrate afterward
December 08, 2024
Sports
Wizards overcome career-high 56 by Jokic, snap 16-game skid with 122-113 win over the Nuggets
Jordan Poole scored 39 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame a career-high 56 by Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 and snap their 16-game losing streak
December 08, 2024
Asia|Business|Sports
NBA to host preseason games in Macao five years after league was effectively blocked from China
NBA to host preseason games in Macao five years after league was effectively blocked from China
December 06, 2024
Sports
Move over Magic: Nuggets star Nikola Jokic goes past Johnson on career list with 139th triple-double
There are moments when Nikola Jokic does things on the court that seem to defy reason — almost magical
December 06, 2024
Asia|Business|Political|Sports|World
NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025
The NBA is returning to China next season
December 06, 2024
Sports|US
'Embarrassing': The Lakers have lost their last 2 games by a combined 70 points
A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday
December 05, 2024
Sports
Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night
December 05, 2024
Sports
LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
December 03, 2024
Sports
LeBron's jumper is off, and the Lakers are struggling on offense
LeBron James is in quite the shooting slump, especially from long distance
December 03, 2024
Sports|US
Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80
December 03, 2024
Sports|US
Mitchell scores 35, Cavs end Celtics' winning streak with 115-111 win in matchup of East's elite
Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics in the second intense matchup between the Eastern Conference’s top teams this season
December 02, 2024
Sports|US
Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight
Giannis Antetokounmpo records first 40-point triple-double of his career as Milwaukee Bucks win sixth straight
December 01, 2024
Sports
Hapless Pelicans 'embarrassed' by their 'disgusting' loss to the struggling Raptors
Dejounte Murray says his New Orleans Pelicans teammates should be “embarrassed” and “really mad” about their latest loss
November 28, 2024
Sports
Anthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves `soft' and `just a bunch of little kids'
In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind
November 28, 2024
Sports
Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the league’s leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee
November 27, 2024
Sports
Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother
Dejounte Murray says he plans to return to the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since fracturing his left hand in a season-opening victory over Chicago on Oct. 23
November 26, 2024
Sports
NBA says Hawks violated player participation policy by sitting Trae Young for Cup game
The NBA fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 after an investigation determined that guard Trae Young could have played in an NBA Cup game against the Boston Celtics on Nov. 12
November 26, 2024
Sports
Analysis: The Spurs and Magic have fought through adversity. Other teams are searching for answers
Adversity finds every team in the NBA at some point
November 26, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers' unexpected 17-1 start to season also produces unexpected star: reserve guard Ty Jerome
The M-V-P chants weren't only directed at Cleveland All-Star Donvan Mitchell on Sunday night
November 25, 2024
Opinion|Sports
NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James
NBA legend Charles Barkley criticizes LA Lakers over handling of Bronny James
November 25, 2024
Sports
Injured Joel Embiid, Paul George watch from the 76ers' bench once again
All-Stars Paul George and Joel Embiid both missed Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with knee injuries
November 25, 2024
Sports
Antetokounmpo gets triple-double as surging Bucks beat slumping Pacers 129-117 in NBA Cup play
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his second triple-double in his last four games, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 129-117 on Friday
November 23, 2024
Sports
76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
The Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday
November 23, 2024
Crime|Sports|US
FBI warns NBA of 'sophisticated' home theft groups after break-ins-memo
The FBI has warned the NBA that many recent home burglaries targeting professional athletes and high net worth individuals may be connected to sophisticated,
November 22, 2024
Crime|Sports
NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce
November 22, 2024
Sports|US
President Biden welcomes 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics to White House
President Joe Biden welcomed “Coach Joe” Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate the franchise’s unprecedented 18th NBA championship
November 22, 2024
Sports
76ers' star Paul George sidelined the next 2 games with bone bruise in left knee
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said
November 21, 2024
Sports
Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament
November 21, 2024
Sports
Mavs star Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain and will be re-evaluated in a week
Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver
November 21, 2024
Business|Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo launches venture capital fund for investments in sports and entertainment
Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking for some assists off the court, aiding with investments in early stage startup companies
November 21, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports
LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
LeBron James says he will have a break from social media after citing ‘negative takes’
November 21, 2024
Sports
Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women's hoops, Rockers once in league
Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game
November 20, 2024
Sports
Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers’ unbeaten start to the season, Lakers rookie makes history and more from the NBA
November 20, 2024
Sports
Lakers' Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game
Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers’ entire arena into a frenzy
November 20, 2024
Sports
Nuggets guard Russell Westbook posts 200th career triple-double in win over Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted the 200th triple-double of his career on Tuesday night in a win over Memphis
November 20, 2024
Sports
Celtics end Cavaliers' 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup
The streaking Cleveland Cavaliers tested themselves against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and came away with a loss — and a lot to work on
November 20, 2024
Entertainment|Sports|US
Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak
The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season
November 20, 2024
Sports
Spurs star Wembanyama will miss game against Thunder as he recovers from bruised right knee
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won't play against the Oklahoma City Thunder as he recovers from a bruised right knee
November 19, 2024
Celebrity|Sports
Former Bulls star Bob Love dies at 81
Former Chicago Bulls star forward Bob Love passed away Monday following a long battle with cancer. He was 81. Love was a three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 NBA seasons with the Bulls.
November 19, 2024
Sports
Analysis: Some NBA teams know it's time to shake out of early-season slides — or else
There's a lot of basketball left to be played in this NBA season
November 19, 2024
Sports
Bob Love, a 3-time NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls, has died at 81
Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, a three-time All-Star who spent 11 years in the NBA, has died
November 19, 2024
Health|Sports
Bronny James has a left heel bruise and is listed as doubtful for the Lakers' next game
Bronny James has a bruised left heel, and he is listed as doubtful for the Los Angeles Lakers’ next game against the Utah Jazz
November 19, 2024
Entertainment|Sports
Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena
The Los Angeles Lakers will honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena
November 18, 2024
Business|Sports
Warner Bros Discovery secures NBA rights extension after dispute
Warner Bros Discovery said on Monday it would have access to coveted National Basketball Association content for 11 more years under a legal settlement with the league, sending shares of
November 18, 2024
Business|Entertainment|Sports
'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement with NBA
“Inside the NBA” will continue, even though even though games will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season
November 18, 2024
Crime|Sports
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
November 18, 2024
Sports
Cavaliers to put perfect start on line against champion Celtics in juicy matchup, playoff rematch
The Cavaliers will put their perfect start on the line in the perfect place
November 18, 2024