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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…
Ingram scores 21, Raptors beat Kings 130-122 in NBA pre-season
SACRAMENTO — Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 21 points as the Toronto Raptors topped the…
The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Luke Loucks remembers winning an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title at…
NASCAR and teams to meet in court to try to resolve yearlong feud over charter system
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR and the two teams suing it over antitrust allegations will…
NBA returns to China for 1st time since a rift distanced it from one of the sport’s largest fanbases
The last time the NBA went to China, there was silence. They were two of…
Magic Johnson to lead 137th Rose Parade as grand marshal
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NBA great Magic Johnson will preside over the 137th Rose Parade…
Expectations high as Louisville looks to build on Year 1 success under coach Pat Kelsey
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Louisville guard J’Vonne Hadley remembers walking into a grocery store near…
AC Milan-Como game in Australia sparks debate between Rabiot and Serie A’s CEO
ROME (AP) — A decision by UEFA this week to allow an Italian soccer league…
Phillies’ Harper and Schwarber in postseason slump as team faces elimination against Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are mired in the same kind…
Mercury down 2-0 to Aces in WNBA Finals, but expanded best-of-seven format gives them hope
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury are already experienced at comebacks during this postseason, dropping…
LeBron James teased ‘the decision of all decisions’ announcement. It was an ad
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had another “decision” to announce. Turns out, it was…
Skins Games to be televised on Prime with Tommy Fleetwood and 3 Americans
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The return of the Skins Game shows how much…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has a new job: chief basketball officer for his former Duke program
Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.…
NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing pushes back
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference…
Toronto Raptors test Ingram, starters in Vancouver pre-season tilt
VANCOUVER — The Toronto Raptors finally got a peek Monday at what their starting lineup…
Trevor Lawrence’s heroic touchdown caps NFL’s record-tying week of double-digit comebacks
Not even three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes was immune to the colossal comebacks that…
UFL changes 3 cities as new investor shares bullish vision for spring football
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mike Repole isn’t daunted or discouraged by the long odds facing…
Nuggets squeeze past Raptors 112-108 in NBA pre-season tilt in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Raptors’ unbeaten streak at Rogers Arena came to a halt Monday night…
Thunder rookie Nikola Topic to miss at least four weeks after testicular procedure
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic will miss at least four…
Lenny Kravitz to star in NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ opening
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Lenny Kravitz will give “Sunday Night Basketball” the kind of opening…
Silver says WNBA deal will get done, but relationship issues with the players must be repaired
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a new collective bargaining agreement with…
Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett buzzing for pre-season basketball
VANCOUVER — RJ Barrett woke up early on Monday morning. The prospect of once again…