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Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA crown could spark Canada basketball’s next boom
Like many Canadians, Michael Bartlett watched Game 7 of the NBA Finals with bated breath.…
NBA hits 5 billion social views during Finals. OKC’s Game 7 win draws top finals audience in 6 years
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — The NBA generated more than 5 billion views across social media…
Assistant GM Tolzman likes ninth overall pick for Raptors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft
TORONTO — The 2025 NBA draft class has been billed as one of the most…
The NBA draft will have tons of international talent, which is to be expected
There’s no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There’s…
Jrue Holiday being sent from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and picks, AP source says
Jrue Holiday’s acquisition from Portland helped spark the Boston Celtics to their NBA-record 18th championship…
Oklahoma City Thunder fans celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Ross couldn’t stop smiling after attending the Oklahoma City Thunder’s…
How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft: Fewer early entrants, more college stars staying put
Will Wade’s work building N.C. State into an immediate winner included the pursuit of an…
Spurs announce jersey deal with Paris-based digital asset security firm Ledger
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are strengthening their ties to Victor Wembanyama’s…
NBA owners unanimously approve $1.5B sale of Wolves, WNBA’s Lynx from Taylor to Lore-Rodriguez group
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to…
Pelicans trade McCollum and Olynyk to the Wizards for Poole and Bey, AP source says
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ…
Nuggets go with co-partnership in front office after promoting Tenzer and adding Wallace
DENVER (AP) — Josh Kroenke balked at the word “abnormal” when it was used to…
Cooper Flagg set to become Mavericks’ new main man as the expected No. 1 pick in NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates were together celebrating a victory…
Ace Bailey of Rutgers shrugs off questions about canceled workout ahead of the NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Ace Bailey fidgeted with a red yo-yo, catching the eyes of…
NBA draft night fashion to meet blistering New York heat, as players know suits will get sweaty
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA draft night is all about getting dressed up, with players…
NASCAR teams fear ‘catastrophic’ impact of disclosing financial records during court fight
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Attorneys for 12 of NASCAR’s 15 race teams argued in federal…
Porzingis going to Hawks in a 3-team trade agreement, AP source says
Kristaps Porzingis is being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks, and part…
Kyrie Irving and Mavs agree on $119M, 3-year deal that aligns with Anthony Davis, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed on a $119 million,…
Two Americans fail doping tests in top Chinese basketball league
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency has released the names of two American basketball…
Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man in Dallas. The Mavericks…
Grief, loss changed mindset of top NHL draft prospect Matthew Schaefer
Matthew Schaefer has been hit with heartache and grief. The 17-year-old defenceman projected to go…
Miami’s Messi still the highest-earner in Major League Soccer at US$20.5 million
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 (all…
NHL’s first decentralized draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in…
Judge orders NASCAR teams to turn over financial data to stock car series, limits details
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a dozen NASCAR teams to…
Majority of Proline bettors backed Pacers upset NBA title win
The Thunder’s first-ever NBA championship since moving to Oklahoma City wasn’t a popular bet among…