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Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a billionaire and a tech investor who also has one…
Raptors to open season against visiting Bulls, host Knicks on back-to-back nights
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will open the upcoming NBA season at home for the…
How flag football is key to the NFL’s plans to further global reach
DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Five-on-five, no contact and an emphasis on speed and elusiveness. The…
Doc Rivers reflects on getting into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and those who made it possible
Doc Rivers needed some time to write the speech that he’ll give when formally inducted…
WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing…
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017…
Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas…
Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA with a farewell video narrated by Michael B. Jordan
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017…
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time…
Raptors grouped with Magic, Bucks, Pistons and Nets in NBA Cup
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will open their 2026 NBA Cup schedule against the Orlando…
Joey Crawford knew as a kid he wanted to be a referee, and it led him to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Joey Crawford had no backup plan. He would watch Philadelphia 76ers games in the 1960s,…
Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy optimistic Stephen Curry will finish career with Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have every indication Stephen Curry would like…
CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have…
Welcome to the Fire Pit: Portland embraces its reborn WNBA team
The fact Portland has shown up for its new WNBA team is, in many ways,…
Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player…
Aces rest A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young after brutal back-to-back travel
NEW YORK (AP) — Without A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, the Las Vegas…
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a Celtics player, dies at 86
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five…
Bucks’ Tyler Herro not worrying about contract status as he begins new chapter with hometown team
NEW BERLIN, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn’t dwelling…
WNBA commissioner says league will continue discussing transgender participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around…
Burton, Williams, Thornton power the Valkyries to a 94-76 win over Wings
DALLAS (AP) — Veronica Burton scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 19, and Kayla Thornton…
A quieter Jackson Powers-Johnson and the Raiders camp fight that could define his season
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Jackson Powers-Johnson has long been one of the more gregarious Raiders…
Memphis forward Brandon Clarke died from effects of heroin and cocaine, authorities say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from the effects…
Former NBA guard Monta Ellis, a ‘proud Mississippi son,’ is named Alcorn State’s general manager
LORMAN, Miss. (AP) — Alcorn State on Friday announced it has hired former longtime NBA…
Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been…