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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
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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
News|Sports|US|World

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
News|Sports

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia

Canada was tested, then held on to get its first Olympic win in 24 years

Canada tops Giannis and Greece on Day 1. Wemby and France also win, as do Germany and Australia
Africa|Sports|World

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team

‘I realized that this was bigger than basketball’: Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng on the rise of South Sudan’s basketball team
Sports

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City

Gordon Hayward, who nearly gave Butler a national title over Duke with a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game, retired from the NBA after 14 seasons on Thursday

Gordon Hayward retires after 14 NBA seasons with Utah, Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City
Sports

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage

Team USA just survived Serbia. It faces an even bigger test against France’s home-court advantage
Sports

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action

Caitlin Clark wows with 29-point double-double in return to WNBA action
Sports

WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes

WNBA players would like more of a break after the All-Star Game and Olympics before league play resumes

WNBA players would like more time off after the Olympics are over before league play resumes
News|Sports

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87

Al Attles, basketball Hall of Famer, dies at 87
Crime|Sports|US

A second suspect is arrested in the theft of a sword and bullhorn from Rick Pitino's office

Police say a second suspect has been arrested for stealing a ceremonial sword and bullhorn from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office at St. John’s University

News|Sports

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks

Caitlin Clark posts second career triple-double in Indiana Fever victory over Los Angeles Sparks
Education|News|Sports

A Christian school appeals its ban on competing after it objected to a transgender player

A Vermont Christian school that is barred from participating in the state sports league after it withdrew its girls basketball team from a playoff game because a transgender student was playing on the opposing team has taken its case to a federal appeals court

Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future

The impact of this year’s transformational WNBA season can be found anywhere one looks

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese change the WNBA's landscape, and its future
Sports

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close
Sports

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million

Joel Embiid and Philadelphia 76ers agree to contract extension worth nearly $193 million
Sports

WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway

The WNBA playoffs get underway Sunday with all four first-round series tipping off

WNBA playoffs set to begin Sunday with all four first-round series getting underway
Opinion|Sports

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White said racist and homophobic comments directed at WNBA players need to stop

Alyssa Thomas and Stephanie White say social media vitriol toward WNBA players needs to end
News|Sports

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA

Former league MVP Derrick Rose retires from the NBA
Africa|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Sports

Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Reactions to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo

Reaction to the death of Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

Making HERstory: How WNBA owner Clara Wu Tsai turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise

Making HERstory: How WNBA owner Clara Wu Tsai turned a team ‘no one wanted’ into New York’s next big franchise

Entertainment|Sports

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans

Honored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesn’t have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldn’t help but note the irony

Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women's Sports Foundation

Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check

Billie Jean King and 100 athletes celebrate the 50th anniversary of her Women's Sports Foundation
Sports

NBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts

NBA and WNBA Finals Fast Facts

Opinion|Sports

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more

Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
Sports

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record
Sports

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win

NBA roundup: Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns spoil opening night at the LA Clippers’ new home with tense OT win
Sports

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court

The 2024 WNBA season: A historic year for women’s basketball, both on and off the court
Sports

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year, although the league has a few challenges ahead
Sports

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA

Victor Wembanyama achieves rare ‘5x5’ line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA
Sports

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start

Kevin Durant is out for at least two weeks with a left calf strain, putting a damper on a hot start to the season for the Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant out at least 2 weeks with left calf strain, putting damper on Suns' hot start
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

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100,000 for ‘offensive and derogatory’ phrase
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams

Basketball coach doesn't let birth defect stop him from chasing dreams
Sports

NBA fines Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $35K for "aggressively pursuing" ref

NBA fines Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $35K for "aggressively pursuing" ref

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