Basketball News

February 21, 2019

With Zion injured, No. 8 UNC routs No. 1 Duke 88-72

Zion Williamson blew out his shoe, and then No. 8 North Carolina blew out top-ranked Duke. Luke Maye took full advantage of ...

February 21, 2019

Duke star Williamson sprains knee after Nike shoe blows out

Freshman sensation Zion Williamson was knocked out of the North Carolina-Duke rivalry game with a knee sprain after his Nike ...

February 21, 2019

Obama arrives for North Carolina-Duke matchup

Former President Barack Obama has arrived at Cameron Indoor Stadium for top-ranked Duke's game against No. 8 North Carolina.

February 20, 2019

Pritzker's $39B budget relies on taxing marijuana, betting

New Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget Wednesday that relies partly on tax revenues from two industries that ...

February 20, 2019

Love healthy, optimistic as Cavs fight to season's finish

Kevin Love relaxed on the beach under the warm Caribbean sun during the All-Star break. He hopes it finally shines on him and ...

February 20, 2019

76ers All-Star C Embiid out a week with sore left knee

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid will miss at least a week with a sore left knee. Embiid underwent an MRI on ...

February 20, 2019

Border wall, bullet train: California vs. Trump escalates

Disputes over President Donald Trump's border wall and California's bullet train are intensifying the feud between the White ...

February 20, 2019

Pre-'93 NFL pension benefits group receives $100K donation

Two leading advocates for retired NFL players have teamed up in pushing for increased pension benefits for pre-1993 retirees.

February 20, 2019

Obama joined by Curry to tell minority boys 'you matter'

Former President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry told a roomful of minority boys on Tuesday ...

February 20, 2019

Mexico closes temporary migrant shelter near US border

Officials in the northern Mexico border state of Coahuila said Tuesday they have closed a shelter in the border city of ...

February 19, 2019

Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run

One way or another, the spotlight was always going to shine on the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference without LeBron ...

February 19, 2019

Inside the battle to host the 2020 Democratic convention

Officials in Houston, Miami and Milwaukee are scrambling to lure the Democratic National Convention in 2020, but each city ...

February 19, 2019

USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO

Li Li Leung spent two years watching USA Gymnastics struggle through the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

February 19, 2019

No. 12 Oregon State holds off No. 2 Oregon 67-62

The outcome of that first game against the Ducks didn't sit so well with the Beavers. Following a loss to Oregon in Eugene ...

February 19, 2019

Guy's 23 lift No. 3 Virginia past No. 20 Hokies, 64-58

Kyle Guy scored 23 points and it was his big first half that gave No. 3 Virginia a chance to get things right in the second ...

February 18, 2019

Rice women ranked for first time in school history

Tina Langley had a vision when she took over Rice's women's basketball program four years ago. The Owls have been steadily ...

February 18, 2019

Duke reclaims No. 1 in AP Top 25; Tennessee falls to fifth

Duke keeps finding its way back to No. 1. The Blue Devils reclaimed the top spot in Monday's AP Top 25, the third time this ...

February 18, 2019

Figueroa lifts St. John's to 71-65 win over No. 13 Villanova

A 70-foot shot just before halftime gave St. John's momentum, and LJ Figueroa and the Red Storm used a strong defensive ...

February 18, 2019

The Latest: Team LeBron rallies, wins All-Star game 178-164

The Latest on All-Star Weekend. (all times local) 10:55 p.m. Kevin Durant had 31 points and seven rebounds, LeBron James ...