basketball
No Miracle on the Seine as U.S. beat France for basketball gold
There was no “Miracle on the Seine” as the US men’s basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.
Anthony Edwards
Basketball: U.S. crush Serbia, South Sudan overcome Puerto Rico
Defending champions the US won their Group C opener against Serbia 110-84 in front of an ecstatic crowd in one of the most anticipated games of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.
A'ja Wilson
Basketball-U.S. put unbeaten streaks on the line with records in sight
With a star-studded lineup of NBA and WNBA greats, the United States will hope to maintain their golden grip on basketball at the Paris Olympics.
2023-24 season
In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules
The NBA is officially cracking down on flopping, as the league permanently implemented a penalty for the action into the playing rules
Ammar Awawdeh
Banned former Raptor to plead guilty in gambling case, court records show
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty in a case related to the sports gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from the NBA.
2024 NBA Draft
Reports: Lakers prep pitch, 3-year max deal for LeBron James
LeBron James can take his talents elsewhere by declining a $51.4 million option in his contract for the 2024-25 season before Sunday’s deadline.
basketball
Report: Lakers to hire JJ Redick as next coach
Redick was offered a four-year contract on Thursday morning, according to ESPN. Financial terms were not yet known.
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum, Celtics put away Mavs for record 18th title
Jayson Tatum recorded 31 points and 11 assists as the Boston Celtics locked up their league-record 18th championship with a 106-88 blowout of the Dallas Mavericks.
basketball
Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics.
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NBA Legend Jerry West ‘The Logo’ Dies At 86
Jerry West, who is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history, who is the NBA’s logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday. He was 86.