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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and his staff played reporters in a pickup game. It went as expected
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla wants to win, no matter the opponent. Even…
Anthony Edwards embraces the ‘boring’ pursuit of greatness as T-wolves seek a more complete player
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards devoted much of his previous two offseasons to the U.S.…
Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Arkansas coach John Calipari, whose one-and-done era at Kentucky saw NBA…
Mallorca owner Andy Kohlberg says FIFA’s World Cup ticket prices risk damage to the sport’s image
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of Spanish soccer club Mallorca says FIFA risks damage…
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra says coaching 2028 Olympic basketball team will be ‘honor of a lifetime’
Erik Spoelstra was 13 the last time the Olympics were held in Los Angeles, and…
No. 6 Duke picked to win ACC again; NC State’s Darrion Williams named Preseason Player of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The No. 6 ranked Duke Blue Devils have been picked to…
It’s called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right
The play, in real time to the naked eye, might have looked very close to…
Bijan Robinson’s 81-yard TD run is longest rush in NFL this season on career night for Falcons star
ATLANTA (AP) — Bijan Robinson turned to an unlikely source for inspiration before the Falcons’…
Lakers’ pick-and-roll offense has promise as Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton mesh well in preseason
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For all the focus on what adding a center could do…
Failures on sports’ biggest stages provide unique glimpse into how to overcome adversity
Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition. For professional and Olympic athletes, those…
The latest idea to save the NBA All-Star Game: US vs. the World. And there’s no shortage of intrigue
Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all…
Full-court sprints and inhalers: Grizzlies put their trust in Tuomas Iisalo to bring about a new era
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo told the Grizzlies as they left last…
Sarr scores game-winning layup to lift Raptors to 113-112 pre-season win over Wizards
WASHINGTON — Olivier Sarr scored the game-winning layup as time expired to lift the Toronto…
Kings forward Keegan Murray out for over a month with torn thumb ligament
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will be sidelined for more than…
A’ja Wilson’s historic season for the champion Aces: MVP, scoring title, Finals MVP and much more
A’ja Wilson’s numbers in 2025 were like none other. Nobody in the history of the…
Mogbo helps Raptors finish rally with 107-105 pre-season win over Celtics
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors, who trailed 63-42 at halftime and watched the visiting Boston…
Myles Turner says his Finals experience at Indiana adds to his motivation with Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Myles Turner says coming so close to a championship last year made…
Ex-Celtics star Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested on suspicion of DUI
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA player Paul Pierce was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion…
LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd…
Not currently playing and not a coach, Damian Lillard has a unique role with the Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — At one point after Damian Lillard returned to the Portland Trail…
LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd…
LeBron James will miss opening night of 23rd NBA season because of sciatica that will be re-evaluated in 3 to 4 weeks
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James will miss opening night of 23rd NBA season…
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When rapper-actor Common was a kid, he carried towels and sneakers…
Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next…