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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
Sports

NCAA, states seek to extend restraining order letting transfer athletes play through the spring

The NCAA and a coalition of states have jointly asked a federal court to extend a small window for multiple-transfer athletes to compete through at least the winter and spring semesters

NCAA, states seek to extend restraining order letting transfer athletes play through the spring
Sports|US

US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament

The U.S. women’s basketball national team will get together for a few days in New York next month before playing in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium

US women's basketball team to train in New York before heading to pre-Olympic tournament
News|Sports|US

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA's drug policy with positive tests

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA for violating its anti-drug policy

Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson suspended 25 games for violating NBA's drug policy with positive tests
Sports

Trade deadline day: The Knicks took a big swing, and some shooters are now in the playoff race

Bojan Bogdanovic left Detroit to join a now even-more-formidable contender in New York

Trade deadline day: The Knicks took a big swing, and some shooters are now in the playoff race
Sports

The stretch run of the NBA season has arrived. It's time for the playoff push

There’s no NBA player who is a bigger fan of harness racing than Denver’s Nikola Jokic

The stretch run of the NBA season has arrived. It's time for the playoff push
News|Sports

For some, Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring mark cannot be eclipsed by Caitlin Clark or anyone else

Iowa star Caitlin Clark is close to passing the late Pete Maravich as the all-time scorer in NCAA basketball history

For some, Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring mark cannot be eclipsed by Caitlin Clark or anyone else
News|Sports

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates

For those who have led unsuccessful labor movements involving NCAA athletes, the vote by Dartmouth men’s basketball players felt momentous

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates
Education|Sports|US

New Jersey high school goes on legal offensive to overturn game it lost on blown call

A New Jersey high school that lost a state basketball tournament game when referees wrongly overturned a buzzer-beating basket has asked the state’s education commissioner to intervene

New Jersey high school goes on legal offensive to overturn game it lost on blown call
Opinion|Sports

NBA teams on the defensive as scoring goes slightly down after All-Star break

Contrary to popular belief, there has been some defense played in the NBA this season

NBA teams on the defensive as scoring goes slightly down after All-Star break
Sports

March Madness is on: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

March Madness is on

March Madness is on: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2024 NCAA Tournament
Sports

NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict

The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga-N

NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict
Sports

Marshall's Dan D'Antoni, the oldest coach in Division I at 76, is out after 10 seasons

Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni is out after 10 seasons

Marshall's Dan D'Antoni, the oldest coach in Division I at 76, is out after 10 seasons
News|Sports

Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others

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Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
Entertainment|News|Sports

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
News|Sports|US

18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years

South Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN

18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
Education|Sports

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.

She's cemented her place as a college basketball legend

Caitlin Clark fever is spreading. Indiana is all-in on the excitement.
Sports

Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in opening half vs Pacers

Damian Lillard set a Milwaukee Bucks postseason record by scoring 35 points in the first half of Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers

Damian Lillard sets Bucks' postseason mark with 35 points in opening half vs Pacers
Sports

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix
Sports

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

There’s a quadrupleheader of playoff games in the NBA on Saturday

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
Sports

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season

There’s been a notion in the NBA for years, one that says the game changes when the postseason rolls around

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season
Sports

Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6

Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals

Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
Sports

WNBA teams start Commissioner's Cup play this week with new in-season tourney format

The WNBA annual Commissioner’s Cup gets underway this week using a new format for the in-season tournament

WNBA teams start Commissioner's Cup play this week with new in-season tourney format
Business|Crime|News|Sports

The NBA betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter's career yields a criminal case against an NYC man

A New York man has been charged in a sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban Jontay Porter for life

The NBA betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter's career yields a criminal case against an NYC man
News|Sports

Stewart has 33 points and 14 rebounds, Angel Reese ejected as the Liberty beat the Sky 88-75

Breanna Stewart scored a season-high 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to an 88-75 victory Tuesday night over the Chicago Sky, who lost rookie Angel Reese to an ejection in the fourth quarter

Stewart has 33 points and 14 rebounds, Angel Reese ejected as the Liberty beat the Sky 88-75
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

LeBron James barely keeps double-digit scoring streak alive as LA Lakers fall to Minnesota Timberwolves
Sports

Caitlin Clark says no apology is needed from Chennedy Carter for her flagrant foul

Caitlin Clark was asked before her game at Washington whether she thinks Chennedy Carter owes her a public apology

Caitlin Clark says no apology is needed from Chennedy Carter for her flagrant foul
News|Sports

NBA mock draft: Frenchmen go 1-2, then Sheppard and Castle follow as best of the one-and-dones

The only certainty in the NBA draft used to be a college freshman at the top of it

NBA mock draft: Frenchmen go 1-2, then Sheppard and Castle follow as best of the one-and-dones
Sports

It's already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent

In the NBA, it’s already next season

It's already next season in the NBA, where the offseason is almost nonexistent
News|Opinion|Political|Sports

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball

Not even a WNBA basketball game is an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days

Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball
Sports

Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined

The injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key players last week

Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams. The Sparks and Dream are winless with key players sidelined
News|Sports|World

Vive la France! Hawks make Zaccharie Risacher second straight Frenchman taken No. 1 in NBA draft

The Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected

Vive la France! Hawks make Zaccharie Risacher second straight Frenchman taken No. 1 in NBA draft
News|Sports

Filipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players entering the NBA draft's 2nd round

Duke's Kyle Filipowski and Marquette's Tyler Kolek are among the top prospects still available entering the second round of the NBA draft

Filipowski, Kolek, Furphy headline list of best available players entering the NBA draft's 2nd round
Business|Finance|News|Sports

Raptors and Quickley to agree on a 5-year, $175M contract, AP source says

The Toronto Raptors and point guard Immanuel Quickley intend to agree on a five-year contract that could be worth up to $175 million, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Friday

Sports

A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting

Two-time league Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson and rookie Caitlin Clark lead the first round of fan voting for the WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.

A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark early leaders in WNBA All-Star voting
Sports

Reports: Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney's $8M contract

The Golden State Warriors fully guaranteed center Kevon Looney's $8 million contract for next season, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Reports: Warriors guarantee Kevon Looney's $8M contract
Sports

2024 NBA Free Agency Primer

When the green flag drops on NBA free agency on Sunday, the queue of general managers ready to spend will depend on which players actually reach the open market.

2024 NBA Free Agency Primer
News|Sports

Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team

Zach Edey, four days removed from being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, on Sunday withdrew himself from consideration for the Canadian men's

Olympics-Edey withdraws from consideration for Canada's basketball team
News|Sports

NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly in talks with the New Orleans Pelicans toward acquiring high-scoring forward Brandon Ingram.

NBA moves roundup: Kings reportedly in talks to acquire Brandon Ingram
Sports

Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks

The Milwaukee Bucks appear to be in the latter stages of a championship window and can’t spend much in free agency due to salary-cap concerns

Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks
Sports

Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are named to WNBA All-Star team

Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are named to WNBA All-Star team

Rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are named to WNBA All-Star team
Health|News|Sports

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear

‘You never think it will happen to you,’ says WNBA rookie and Olympic hopeful Cameron Brink after suffering ACL tear
Crime|Sports

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter to face federal charges in connection with gambling case, court documents say
Sports

In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules

The NBA is officially cracking down on flopping, as the league's board of governors permanently implemented a penalty for the action into the playing rules on Tuesday.

In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules
Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports

WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices

WNBA players have amped up their clothes game, garnering attention off the court for their pregame fashion choices

WNBA players step up their clothes game, garnering attention for their pregame fashion choices
Sports

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.

Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes

Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.
Sports

Report: Mavs signing G Spencer Dinwiddie

The Dallas Mavericks are signing veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year contract, The Athletic reported Monday.

Report: Mavs signing G Spencer Dinwiddie
Sports

WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever

The WNBA All-Star Game drew a record number of viewers with 3.44 million people watching the contest in Phoenix on Saturday night

WNBA All-Star Game has record 3.44 million viewers, the league's 3rd most watched event ever
News|Opinion|Sports|World

‘It’s all about getting a little bit better’: Team USA continues to show flaws but improves in 27-point hammering of Germany

‘It’s all about getting a little bit better’: Team USA continues to show flaws but improves in 27-point hammering of Germany

‘It’s all about getting a little bit better’: Team USA continues to show flaws but improves in 27-point hammering of Germany
Business|Sports

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements

The rocketing growth of the WNBA is reflected in the league's new media rights agreements announced Wednesday for the 2026 through 2036 seasons.

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements
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Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight

With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics, but several teams

Olympics-Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight

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