NBA

Antetokounmpo and James lead early returns in NBA All-Star Game fan voting
NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James are…

NBA fines Nets $100,000 for violating participation policy by resting 4 players
The NBA fined the Brooklyn Nets $100,000 on Thursday, marking the first time a team…

South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

In AP poll’s earliest days, some Black schools weren’t on the radar and many teams missed out
The men’s basketball teams at Tennessee State in a three-season span from 1956 through 1959…

Kings outlast short-handed Magic in double overtime behind triple-double from Domantas Sabonis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists, Malik…

Quickley scores 26, Siakam adds 24 as Raptors hold on to defeat Grizzlies 116-111
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored 26 points, Pascal Siakam added 24 and the…

Firefighters put out large fire at the home of Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill and his family are safe…

Frank Ryan, the last quarterback to lead the Cleveland Browns to an NFL title, has died at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Frank Ryan wasn’t your average NFL quarterback. His arm helped make the…

Ex-NBA G League player, former girlfriend to face charges together in woman’s killing in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A prosecutor said Tuesday that separate murder, kidnapping and conspiracy cases…

NBA Notebook: Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander making big performances ‘routine’
Big games have become routine for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s what the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar’s…

Professional Women’s Hockey League different than leagues that came before
After nearly a quarter-century of women’s hockey leagues that came and went, one shows signs…

Two days after ending 28-game losing streak, Pistons lose to Rockets 136-113
HOUSTON (AP) — Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit…

New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year’s Day roller-coaster ride
TORONTO – The Scotiabank Arena crowd was almost as loud as it was in 2019…

Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors
TORONTO – RJ Barrett woke up in an Indianapolis hotel room, ready to play the…

Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debuts as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in a…