Basketball News

October 16, 2020

A-10 commissioner: NCAA penalties against UMass unfortunate

The NCAA is stripping Massachusetts of victories in men’s basketball and women’s tennis for overpaying 12 athletes about ...

October 16, 2020

Scheuer, Philly sports media denizen for decades, dies at 88

Jack Scheuer, the go-to guy at courtside, on the field and in the press box, who covered Philadelphia sports from the days ...

October 16, 2020

General manager Daryl Morey leaving Rockets on Nov. 1

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is stepping down on his own accord, a little over a year after sparking a rift ...

October 15, 2020

After NIL, next NCAA challenge is restructuring Division I

As the NCAA moves toward landmark changes that will empower athletes more than ever, the next big debate within college ...

October 12, 2020

76 arrests as fans, some rowdy, cheer Lakers win in LA

Seventy-six people were arrested and more than 30 buildings and businesses were damaged when a downtown celebration turned ...

October 12, 2020

Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia

Long lines of people eager to cast ballots formed as early in-person voting began in Georgia on Monday, and problems soon ...

October 12, 2020

Butler loses last game in the bubble after memorable run

Jimmy Butler finally has to take his business elsewhere. There will be no more coffee customers with the bubble closing down, ...

October 10, 2020

King James scores 40, but a Lakers coronation has to wait

LeBron James flexed his muscles high above his Lakers black jersey, looking too strong to stop. He had just scored while ...

October 09, 2020

Wichita State investigating men's basketball coach

Wichita State University is conducting an internal investigation into allegations that men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall ...

October 09, 2020

Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra makes no effort to hide his excitement or appreciation when journalists from the Philippines join ...

October 09, 2020

Rondo, a champ in Boston, on brink of getting a Lakers ring

They were rivals once, Rajon Rondo and LeBron James. Rondo was in Boston. James was in Cleveland and Miami. Their paths would ...

October 08, 2020

As election draws closer, the NBA continues calls to vote

Udonis Haslem is honest about it: Elections simply have not been overly important to him. That is, until now. He’s been a ...

October 07, 2020

A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA Finals

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James got back to his hotel suite after Game 4 of the NBA Finals early Wednesday morning.

October 07, 2020

Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals

LeBron James woke up from his gameday nap Tuesday and decided it was time to send his Los Angeles Lakers teammates a message.

October 07, 2020

Stewart and Storm could be poised to win more WNBA titles

Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm never really got a chance to defend their 2018 championship because of key injuries.

October 07, 2020

Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years

Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird helped Seattle finish off a dominant season with another championship. The dynamic duo powered ...

October 07, 2020

Adebayo back in Heat lineup for Game 4; Dragic still out

Bam Adebayo is back for the Miami Heat. Goran Dragic is still waiting. Adebayo was active for Game 4 of the NBA Finals ...

October 05, 2020

James' turnovers, Davis' fouls doom Lakers in Game 3 loss

LeBron James powered into the lane, looking to take another step toward an NBA title. Instead, he took too many steps.