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September 25, 2017

NBA media days certain to have plenty of Trump talk

The most retweeted post ever sent by LeBron James before this weekend was one in 2013 in response to the incessant ...

Dwyane Wade, Patrick McCaw, Zaza Pachulia

September 25, 2017

Wade to AP: Weighing options after agreeing to Bulls' buyout

Dwyane Wade is about to become a free agent, and he's hoping that doesn't last for long. Wade and the Chicago Bulls agreed ...

September 25, 2017

Gray's jumper helps Sparks avoid collapse in Game 1

Chelsea Gray got a sliver of daylight and let a 14-foot jumper fly — Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and what would have been a ...

September 24, 2017

Trump comments on Curry, NFL protests anger athletes

President Donald Trump denounced protests by NFL players and rescinded a White House invitation for NBA champion Stephen ...

September 23, 2017

Sparks, Lynx set for WNBA Finals rematch

No one on the Los Angeles Sparks or Minnesota Lynx really likes to talk about it, but deep down inside most of them knew this ...

September 23, 2017

AP source: Knicks agree to trade Carmelo Anthony to Thunder

Carmelo Anthony won't be at Knicks training camp after all. He'll be in Oklahoma City, joining Russell Westbrook and Paul ...

September 22, 2017

Minnesota's Wiggins considers contract deal without agent

Andrew Wiggins has a five-year, $148 million contract offer from the Minnesota Timberwolves sitting right in front of him ...

September 22, 2017

Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony at training camp next week

When training camp opens, the New York Knicks expect Carmelo Anthony right where he's been — in their uniform and in their ...

September 22, 2017

Camp time! Warriors, Wolves prepare to open training camp

The Golden State Warriors were the last team standing when the NBA season closed in June. Thanks to a preseason trip to ...

September 22, 2017

NBA refs can rule reckless closeouts as flagrants or techs

NBA referees will be able to call flagrant or technical fouls on defenders who dangerously close on jump shooters without ...

September 21, 2017

Shaq to back Democrat after GOP Christie endorsement in '13

New Jersey native and former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal is backing Democrat Phil Murphy in this year's contest to succeed ...

September 21, 2017

NHL taps new market, plays 1st preseason game in China

A golden dragon was held aloft on poles by skaters. Kobe Bryant appeared on video. NHL mascots gave the crowd a primer on ...

September 21, 2017

Alan Anderson working out, hoping for 1 more NBA call

When the NFL season begins every fall, Alan Anderson's body starts talking to him. The summer break is over, NBA training ...

September 20, 2017

Dallas, Houston, Philly join Overwatch esports league

Dave Scott is quick to note he wasn't at Comcast Spectacor when the company sold the Philadelphia 76ers six years ago.

September 20, 2017

Man testifies in trial over NBA players assault

The man accusing NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris of aggravated assault was pressed Tuesday by defense lawyers about ...

September 19, 2017

Wings' Allisha Gray wins WNBA Rookie of the Year award

It's been a whirlwind year for Allisha Gray. The Wings rookie helped South Carolina win the national championship in April, ...

September 18, 2017

Irving: No cares about LeBron's feelings when leaving Cavs

New Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving says he doesn't care if anyone took it personally that he left Cleveland, even ...

September 18, 2017

Center Plumlee returning to Nuggets on 3-year, $41M deal

Mason Plumlee lived out of a hotel last season after being acquired in a February trade and didn't get a chance to venture ...

September 15, 2017

Candace Parker helps Sparks beat Mercury 86-72 in Game 2

Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker needed a lot of ice to get her ankle ready for Thursday night. And yet, it's the ...