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Today: March 27, 2025
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Health|Sports|US

Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players

Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake

Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Sports

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works

This will be an actual All-Star matchup

The new NBA All-Star format is here, and Sunday night will show whether it works
Sports

Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says

Draymond Green had just spoken for a few minutes Saturday morning about the state of the game, about how he believes it’s officiated differently than it once was, how stars don’t get the benefit of being stars like they did in the past

Draymond Green on the state of the NBA: It's 'boring,' the Warriors star says
Sports

Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game

Each time Kevin Durant comes back through Chase Center to face his former Warriors, he takes time to stop and enjoy seeing all of the old familiar faces

Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game
Sports

Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets

Ben Simmons has opened a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets

Ben Simmons says he's ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets
Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

H.S. basketball player recognized for courage following hurricanes

H.S. basketball player recognized for courage following hurricanes

H.S. basketball player recognized for courage following hurricanes
Education|Sports|US

UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on line

A UMass student who made a half-court shot during a women’s basketball game halftime promotion will get his $10,000 prize from the school itself

UMass will pay student who made half-court shot $10,000 even though his foot was on line
Sports

Free agent Tiffany Hayes signs with the expansion Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries have their first big free agent signing with Tiffany Hayes joining the expansion franchise

Free agent Tiffany Hayes signs with the expansion Golden State Valkyries
Sports|US

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Heat, AP source says

Jimmy Butler has gotten his wish

Jimmy Butler is headed to the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins to Miami Heat, AP source says
Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109
Business|Celebrity|Sports

Michael Jordan Fast Facts

Michael Jordan Fast Facts

Sports|US

Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster

New Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner says her one-year deal was based on more than just positioning herself for a bigger contract when the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement is expected to take effect in one year

Brittney Griner could face 1-year window to take advantage of new talent on Atlanta Dream roster
Sports

Young's fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left lifts Hawks to slump-busting 132-130 win over Pistons

Trae Young made a 23-foot fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left and scored 17 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, lifting the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-130 win over the Detroit Pistons

Young's fadeaway with 1.6 seconds left lifts Hawks to slump-busting 132-130 win over Pistons
Celebrity|Sports|US

Luka Doncic breaks silence following trade from Dallas Mavericks: ‘I wanted so badly to bring you a championship’

Luka Doncic breaks silence following trade from Dallas Mavericks: ‘I wanted so badly to bring you a championship’

Luka Doncic breaks silence following trade from Dallas Mavericks: ‘I wanted so badly to bring you a championship’
Sports

Celtics rally from 26-point deficit to top 76ers 118-110

Jayson Tatum scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 26-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-110

Celtics rally from 26-point deficit to top 76ers 118-110
Sports|US

Connecticut Sun bring Tina Charles back to the franchise a decade after trading her

Tina Charles is going back to Connecticut

Connecticut Sun bring Tina Charles back to the franchise a decade after trading her
Sports

Pascal Siakam hits late 3-pointer as the Pacers hang on to beat the Hawks, 132-127

Pascal Siakam made a key 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists to help the Indiana Pacers beat the reeling Atlanta Hawks 132-127 on Saturday night

Pascal Siakam hits late 3-pointer as the Pacers hang on to beat the Hawks, 132-127
Sports

Courtney Vandersloot to sign with Chicago Sky, returning to franchise that drafted her

Free agent guard Courtney Vandersloot is headed back to Chicago

Courtney Vandersloot to sign with Chicago Sky, returning to franchise that drafted her
Sports

Lakers' Anthony Davis has abdominal strain and will get re-evaluated in about a week

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis strained his abdomen Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about a week

Lakers' Anthony Davis has abdominal strain and will get re-evaluated in about a week
Sports

Warriors to retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey

Retired swingman Andre Iguodala will become just the seventh player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors in a ceremony next month

Warriors to retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey
Sports|US

Monday marks 24 years since plane crash killed 10 members of OSU basketball family

Monday marks 24 years since plane crash killed 10 members of OSU basketball family

Monday marks 24 years since plane crash killed 10 members of OSU basketball family
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend

How a tiny basketball court in Italy helped mold Kobe Bryant into an NBA legend
Europe|Sports

In his hometown, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy

Victor Wembanyama stood on the center stripe of a new outdoor court in his hometown, his arms outstretched to their full 8-foot wingspan as he posed for a slew of photographers

In his hometown, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama dedicates a pair of new outdoor courts for kids to enjoy
Europe|Sports|World

Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama

Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday

Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama
Sports|US

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leaders

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points and eight assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a matchup of teams with the best records in the NBA

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder roll past Cavaliers 134-114 in matchup of NBA leaders
Crime|Sports|US

Over 2 dozen cars broken into during University of Michigan men's basketball game

Over 2 dozen cars broken into during University of Michigan men's basketball game

Sports

Inside the numbers of Cleveland's 129-122 win over Oklahoma City

The most-hyped game so far this season in the NBA didn’t disappoint

Inside the numbers of Cleveland's 129-122 win over Oklahoma City
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James Fast Facts

LeBron James Fast Facts

Sports

Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering

Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are over

Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
Sports

Jimmy Butler, when asked if he can find on-court joy again in Miami: 'Probably not'

Jimmy Butler says he needs to find joy again on the basketball court

Jimmy Butler, when asked if he can find on-court joy again in Miami: 'Probably not'
Sports

Steph Curry makes history as the Golden State Warriors crush the Philadelphia 76ers

Steph Curry makes history as the Golden State Warriors crush the Philadelphia 76ers

Steph Curry makes history as the Golden State Warriors crush the Philadelphia 76ers
Sports

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and getting picked for a 21st time

Antetokounmpo, Jokic and James among early NBA All-Star leading vote-getters
Celebrity|Sports|US

Bryce James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, commits to Arizona

Bryce James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, commits to Arizona

Bryce James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, commits to Arizona
Sports

Kings' interim coach Doug Christie gets 1st win after taking over for Mike Brown

Doug Christie took over as the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings amid a season-long losing streak, fans booing the team off their home court and questions surrounding the decision to fire Mike Brown, who led the franchise to its first playoff appearance in 16 years in 2023

Kings' interim coach Doug Christie gets 1st win after taking over for Mike Brown
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that long

LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday by saying he could still play at an elite NBA level for another five to seven years if he wanted

On his 40th, LeBron James says he could play "another 5 or 7 years." He won't stay around that long
Sports|US

Thunder sign defensive guard Alex Caruso to multi-year extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Alex Caruso to a multi-year extension

Thunder sign defensive guard Alex Caruso to multi-year extension
Sports

An 'embarrassing' night for Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who fall by 51 at Memphis

Stephen Curry had a game like none other in his career

An 'embarrassing' night for Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who fall by 51 at Memphis
Entertainment|Sports

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG

Trae Young was dribbling out the clock when he leaned down toward New York's center-court logo and pretended he was shooting dice

Rolling the dice on his way to Las Vegas, Trae Young shows he's always a safe bet at MSG
Sports

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA's career assists list against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul moved to second on the NBA’s all-time assists list against the New Orleans Pelicans, the franchise where his 20-year career began

Chris Paul moves into 2nd on NBA's career assists list against Pelicans
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games

The NBA has taken steps to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised matchups and the in-season tournament that is being added this year

News|Sports

WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018

The WNBA once again had strong metrics as the league had its most-watched regular season in 21 years and its highest average attendance since 2018

WNBA has most-watched regular season in 21 years; highest average attendance since 2018
News|Sports

NCAA approves smaller transfer portal windows for football, basketball from 60 to 45 days

The NCAA Division I Council has approved narrowing the period during which football and basketball players can enter the transfer portal and retain immediate eligibility for the following season

NCAA approves smaller transfer portal windows for football, basketball from 60 to 45 days
News|Sports|US

Brendan Malone, former Detroit 'Bad Boys' assistant and father of Nuggets coach, dies at 81

Brendan Malone, father of Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone and champion of ‘The Jordan Rules’ that helped the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls on the way to two championships, has died at 81

Brendan Malone, former Detroit 'Bad Boys' assistant and father of Nuggets coach, dies at 81
Sports

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar

The WNBA is competing for viewers during one of the busiest times on the sports calendar and the league is holding its own

WNBA holding its own against NFL, MLB, with finals broadcast during busy sports calendar
Business|Finance|Sports

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money

For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations
Business|Finance|News|Sports|US

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

NBA teams currently have about $4.8 billion in salary committed to players for this season, meaning the average per team is around $160 million

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to make sure his contract status didn’t distract the Milwaukee Bucks as they made a run at another championship

Antetokounmpo believes signing extension now should help the Bucks avoid distractions
Celebrity|Crime|Sports

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man

Dwight Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person

Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man
Sports

Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have been counting down the days until the two-time All-Star’s 25-game suspension ends

Ja Morant set for comeback, 'understands the process' that has led to his return after suspension

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