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Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup highlights WNBA’s big opening weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Indiana Fever fans returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Saturday’s season opener,…
The NBA’s draft lottery is Sunday, and tankers may prosper. Here’s what to know
CHICAGO (AP) — Washington will emerge with a top-five pick. Brooklyn and Utah may receive…
A look at each team in the NBA draft lottery – and how it’s gone for them in the past
The NBA draft lottery is Sunday, with Washington, Indiana and Brooklyn having the best odds…
Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama plays with an agility and a gracefulness beneath his daunting…
Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and non-famous Knicks fans enjoy a Game 3 win in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spike Lee was in the house and, yes, that was actor Timothée…
Spike Lee was there! Director gleefully recalls attendance at Game 7 of Knicks’ 1970 NBA title
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Spike Lee had a bag seemingly made out of a basketball slung…
James Harden plagued by turnovers and poor shooting as Cavs fall into 2-0 hole vs. Pistons
CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden isn’t worried that the Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped the first…
WNBA expansion team Portland Fire uses training concept that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the expansion Portland Fire prepared for their first WNBA season,…
Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t scoring the way he usually does, but the…
The WNBA’s 30th season begins with $1M salaries, 2 new teams and new coaches
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to tip off its 30th season Friday…
Tobias Harris chose to return to Pistons, believing he could be part of turnaround
DETROIT (AP) — Tobias Harris had belief that few had when he chose to come…
The Oakland high school that produced Frank Robinson and others fights to keep baseball alive
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — From one end of the dugout, Jamey Smart hollers constant instructions…
Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension…
Recent champs Michigan and Florida headline fields in Players Era as its splits into 2 tournaments
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this…
Ex-Dallas Mavericks owner, ‘Shark Tank’ star Cuban buys into Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON — American billionaire Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks,…
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
ATLANTA (AP) — Ted Turner was a sportsman of all types, a world champion in…
WNBA’s new CBA sets blueprint as emerging women’s leagues chart their own path
Mo’ne Davis was preparing for a Women’s Professional Baseball League scrimmage when the WNBA and…
A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — After watching Knicks fans take over the 76ers’ arena for years, Joel…
USA Basketball names Tibbetts, Nakase and White as assistants for the Women’s World Cup
Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women’s…
Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Whether it’s chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio…
Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam wants Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future settled before the NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam says he would like to have Giannis…
Luka Doncic says being injured during Lakers’ playoff run has been ‘very frustrating’
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic said Wednesday he was given platelet-rich plasma injections in…
Hornets guard Brandon Miller out indefinitely after surgery to address left shoulder instability
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address…
Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — The tears flowed as soon as Bryson Graham got the call from…