Basketball

Rick Majerus takes leave of absence
Saint Louis basketball coach Rick Majerus is taking a leave of absence for at least the upcoming season. The university said Friday that assistant ...
Former Oklahoma St. player's sentencing delayed
Supporters of an Oklahoma State basketball player convicted of sexually assaulting two women at a party say he's a victim of misidentification in a ...
Police: Ex-Neb. hoops star faked anti-gay attack
A former University of Nebraska women's basketball star faked an attack in which she allegedly carved anti-gay slurs into her skin because she felt ...
LeBron savoring special summer
LeBron James squeezed his mom's hands, the way he did as a kid. Moments before being honored again in his hometown, where they still love him and ...
Ibaka's new deal with Thunder reportedly for $48M
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a big step toward sticking around as an NBA championship contender. The Thunder and general manager Sam Presti still ...
Wade says LeBron made Olympics seem 'effortless'
All LeBron James has done so far this year is win the NBA's MVP award for the third time, an NBA Finals MVP trophy to go along with that one, his ...
Auriemma: No interest in coaching at 2016 Olympics
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said he has no interest in returning as head coach of the U.S. national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Auriemma met ...
Michael vs. LeBron? It's a match made for video
Michael and Magic versus Kobe and LeBron? Sounds like a dream matchup, and it could be coming to a video game console near you. With USA Basketball ...