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LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says ‘I didn’t want to be basic’
BATON ROUGE, La. – Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. LSU star Angel Reese, who is…
Edwards, Reid help Timberwolves rout Raptors 133-85 to move into tie for first in West
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 28 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota…
Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach as ‘grind’ of 82 games becomes too much
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too…
Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract
TORONTO – Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per…
Caitlin Clark’s path to stardom paved by pioneering players who changed trajectory for women’s hoops
CLEVELAND (AP) — Long before Caitlin Clark broke records, packed arenas across the country like…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
With famine looming, aid group halts food delivery in Gaza after Israeli strike kills 7…
Russell leads Lakers past Raptors 128-111; Toronto’s losing skid stretches to 14
TORONTO – After the hardest stretch of his life, RJ Barrett finally returned to his…
The women’s NCAA Tournament had center stage. The stars, and the games, delivered in a big way
There were plenty of people at a movie theater in central Iowa on Monday night,…
Going from assistant to top job remains a tough climb for Black coaches in major men’s conferences
Bruiser Flint remembers being a Massachusetts assistant coach building a resume that would one day…
Olynyk thriving as Raptors playmaking centre with Poeltl, Quickley and Barnes out
TORONTO – When starting point guard Immanuel Quickley stepped away from the Toronto Raptors, it…
From homeless to Final Four history, Fisk forward being honored for his courage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jeremiah Armstead moved around so much he wasn’t even eligible to…
NCAA says 3-point line drawn 9 inches short at apex for Portland women’s regional by court supplier
The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the…
Americans star on an Iraqi basketball team. Its owners include forces that attacked US troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — A pro basketball team in Iraq is owned by a paramilitary group,…
Raptors guards RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley upgraded to probable vs. Lakers
TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley had been with the Toronto Raptors for less than three months…
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, March 31, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Vancouver 3 Anaheim 2 — AHL San Jose 4 Calgary 1 —…
Oubre’s 32 points lead 76ers past Raptors 135-120; Toronto’s losing streak at 13
TORONTO – A deflected pass bounced to Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown who immediately passed…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, March 30, 2024
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Toronto 3 Buffalo 0 Edmonton 6 Anaheim 1 Ottawa 3 Winnipeg 2…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, March 29, 2024
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Buffalo 5 New Jersey 2 — AHL Manitoba 4 Toronto 3 Calgary…
Illinois’ Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn’t talking to media
BOSTON (AP) — Illinois’ season could have ended up a lot different. The Illini opened…
Sports scoreboard for Thursday, March 28, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 1 Toronto 5 Washington 1 Montreal 3 Philadelphia…
Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure…
Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101 in most lopsided home loss in Toronto’s history
TORONTO – Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but…
NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ted Leonsis told District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser late last…
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
In the midst of March Madness, the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering…