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Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU, which backs off rostering pro players
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary…
Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their…
Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins…
Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more ‘swaggy’ fashion ensemble
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open…
Lane Kiffin’s debut at LSU delayed by lightning as Tigers move ahead without NFL signees
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The much-anticipated first game of the Lane Kiffin era at…
From the NBA to the WNBA: Ariana Andonian takes over as the Sparks’ GM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have hired a new general manager from…
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end the year, bringing to a close…
Sky owner Michael Alter calls Enes Kanter Freedom lawsuit ‘meritless and frivolous’
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter says a lawsuit filed by former NBA…
Five Things: Kawhi Leonard trade’s potential impact on Clippers and Raptors
TORONTO — The NBA announced Wednesday that it had completed its investigation of Kawhi Leonard…
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
Country music icon Dolly Parton was the rare celebrity whose popularity transcended generations and politics.…
Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with…
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players…
Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at…
Rockets lock up Amen Thompson with a reported 5-year, $208M extension through 2032
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets signed Amen Thompson to a contract extension, the team…
NCAA eligibility court fights are focused on football. Basketball lurks with its own uncertainties
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Michael Malone has gone from winning an NBA championship in…
NBA waiting for Raptors, Clippers to submit Kawhi Leonard trade for approval
TORONTO — The NBA is still waiting for the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers…
NBA ruling clears major hurdle for Kawhi Leonard’s return to Raptors
TORONTO — There now appears to be a clear path for Kawhi Leonard to return…
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA imposed a sweeping punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers…
Russell Westbrook joins upstart basketball league Project B as co-founder and chief strategy officer
Russell Westbrook is joining the upstart men’s and women’s basketball league Project B as a…
Survey finds there’s plenty of interest in Canada in both the CFL and NFL
TORONTO — It’s an annual perception in Canada that the start of the NFL season…
Sixers invite former NBA center Tacko Fall, guard Jameer Nelson Jr. to training camp
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tacko Fall is back in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers announced on…
Aaron Donald follows other Hall of Fame-caliber athletes in his return from retirement
Aaron Donald’s decision to come off the retirement couch and get back on the field…
Naomi Osaka’s US Open look channels Allen Iverson with gray hoodie and hair in cornrows
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka channeled Allen Iverson as part of her U.S. Open…
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he…