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Amazon’s Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men’s basketball
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering…
Bucks make it official by announcing the hiring of former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Taylor Jenkins was officially announced as the Milwaukee Bucks coach on Thursday,…
Charlotte’s Moussa Diabaté wins NBA’s Hustle Award for this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets was announced Thursday as the…
World’s tallest basketball player, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, signs with UC Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The world’s tallest college basketball player is going coast to coast.…
Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs
CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting style of defence throughout their…
Schroder’s halftime speech, 11 points in 4th quarter spark Cavaliers to victory over Raptors
CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden garnered the most attention in the series of moves the…
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones…
LeBron James isn’t worried yet after Lakers lose 2nd straight potential series clincher to Rockets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James didn’t get overly excited last week when his Los…
Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and…
Cunningham scores 45, Pistons beat Magic to avoid elimination
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper…
Cade Cunningham comes through for Pistons on the brink, outduels Magic star Paolo Banchero in Game 5
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham came through for the Pistons when they needed him. With…
New Orleans’ DeAndre Jordan wins NBA’s teammate of the year award
NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans’ DeAndre Jordan won the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year…
Soccer’s top decision makers meet in Vancouver for FIFA Congress ahead of World Cup
VANCOUVER — Soccer authorities from around the globe have gathered in Vancouver, weeks before the…
Knicks and Celtics are chasing road clinchers as the Nuggets fight to force a Game 7
The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics aim to advance to the second round of…
Aden Holloway has a scholarship waiting at Alabama depending on outcome of marijuana case, Oats says
Alabama has a scholarship waiting for suspended guard Aden Holloway depending on the outcome of…
PSG and Bayern’s 5-4 thriller points to a new era of high-scoring soccer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It was possibly the wildest match in Champions League history and…
Spurs lack of postseason experience has little impact as they advance in first playoffs since 2019
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs’ lack of postseason experience was not much…
Scottie Barnes fuels Raptors heading into Game 5 against Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors look to build on a two-game push when they visit…
Jalen Brunson breaks out with 39 points, with some credit for Towns and even some for mom
NEW YORK (AP) — After Jalen Brunson’s breakout game of these playoffs, the question was…
Kevin Durant out for Game 5 vs the Lakers with a left ankle sprain
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Kevin Durant is out for Game 5 against the Los Angeles…
Boston’s Brad Stevens wins NBA’s Executive of the Year award, his 2nd win in last 3 years
Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern…
World Cup host city Vancouver risks losing its Major League Soccer club Whitecaps
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — World Cup host Vancouver is at risk of losing its…
Top basketball recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Bill Self and Kansas over fellow blueblood Kentucky
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tyran Stokes, the consensus No. 1 men’s basketball recruit for next…
NBA moves closer to anti-tanking measures with drastic change to draft lottery odds
The NBA moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery Tuesday, one that will flatten…