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WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the expansion Portland Fire prepared for their first WNBA season,…
Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t scoring the way he usually does, but the…
The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday…
Tobias Harris chose to return to Pistons, believing he could be part of turnaround
DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris had belief that few had when he chose to come…
The Oakland high school that produced Frank Robinson and others fights to keep baseball alive
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — From one end of the dugout, Jamey Smart hollers constant instructions…
Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension…
Recent champs Michigan and Florida headline fields in Players Era as its splits into 2 tournaments
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this…
Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, ‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON — American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks,…
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in…
WNBA’s new CBA sets blueprint as emerging women’s leagues chart their own path
Mo’ne Davis was preparing for a Women’s Professional Baseball League scrimmage when the WNBA and…
A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After watching Knicks fans take over the 76ers’ arena for years, Joel…
USA Basketball names Tibbetts, Nakase and White as assistants for the Women’s World Cup
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women’s…
Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Whether it’s chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio…
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future settled before the NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis…
Luka Doncic says being injured during Lakers’ playoff run has been ‘very frustrating’
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic said Wednesday he was given platelet-rich plasma injections in…
Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely after surgery to address left shoulder instability
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address…
Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — The tears flowed as soon as Bryson Graham got the call from…
Daniss Jenkins goes from being an undrafted free agent on a 2-way contract to key player for Pistons
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins was overlooked and underappreciated for much of his career. Not…
Liberty move to top of WNBA title odds after adding Satou Sabally with champion Aces close behind
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Aces have ruled the WNBA in recent years,…
Raptors GM Bobby Webster willing to wait on re-signing Canadian star RJ Barrett
TORONTO — Bobby Webster is willing to wait on re-signing star Canadian guard RJ Barrett.…
Trailing 2-0 in series, Flyers hope return home can fuel comeback against Hurricanes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers turned tenuous postseason hopes into a fashion statement when…
The WNBA’s 30th season brings 2 new teams, a transformational CBA and another title chase for Aces
The WNBA is poised for a historic 30th season after a transformational new collective bargaining…
Cade Cunningham scores 23, Tobias Harris has 20 to help Pistons beat Cavs 111-101 in Game 1
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit…
Jalen Duren delivers for the Pistons, making plays at both ends of court in key moments against Cavs
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren delivered for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him most,…