Basketball
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleads not guilty in disturbance at Connecticut juice shop
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon pleaded not guilty Tuesday to weapons and threatening charges in connection with a disturbance at a Connecticut juice shop in which police responding to reports of his erratic behavior forced him to the ground and handcuffed him.
SharesJohn Calipari finally fills Kentucky roster after working longer for recruits and transfers
The angst among Kentucky's fervent fan base was palpable as the Wildcats listed just seven scholarship players and coach John Calipari worked to fill out a roster that lost 2022 consensus national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe among eight departures.
SharesWith Wembanyama, other top picks out, NBA Summer League spotlight is for the taking
Rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and many of the highest 2023 draft picks are out for the rest of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, but several other players are worth watching.
SharesFollowing in mother's footsteps was reason Paolo Banchero picked USA Basketball
Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother.
SharesIn Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that he believes all leagues have to continue keeping an incredibly close eye on gambling trends within their sport, mindful of issues that the NFL in particular has had to address in recent months.
SharesBob Huggins says he plans to stay in rehab, wants to return to West Virginia as coach
Bob Huggins says he has checked into a rehabilitation facility following a drunken driving arrest and disputes that he resigned at West Virginia, accusing the university of releasing a "false statement" about him stepping down.
SharesSpurs decide that Wembanyama's Summer League is over after 2 games
Victor Wembanyama's first, and likely last, Summer League is over.
SharesHouston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. off to hot start in summer league play
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is putting in the work and looks poised to make a leap as he heads into his second NBA season.
SharesAces enjoy state-of-the-art WNBA facility as they get set to host All-Star game
A'ja Wilson is all too happy to show off her coveted corner locker and its creature comforts in Las Vegas' new WNBA practice facility.
SharesChris Paul, formally introduced by Warriors, reveals plenty about his motivation
Chris Paul worked out with new teammate Stephen Curry in Atlanta on Sunday morning before traveling to Las Vegas. His assessment of the session: They didn't miss too many shots.
SharesBonner takes over in fourth quarter, scores 29, as Sun top Mystics, Delle Donne injured again
DeWanna Bonner took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of her 29 points, and the Connecticut Sun pulled away from the Washington Mystics 92-84 on Sunday.
SharesStormy weather alters Seattle's travel plans for one-hour flight to Washington
With thunderstorms blanketing the Northeast again, the Seattle Storm had to alter their travel plans to get from New York to Washington for their game against the Mystics on Tuesday.
SharesWembanyama returns, but injuries affect the marquee games Sunday in the NBA Summer League
Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson won't get a second act in Las Vegas. There's no Thompson twins show, either.
SharesWilson and Stewart go with familiar choices in WNBA All-Star Game draft
A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart made the WNBA All-Star draft about picking their current and former teammates.
SharesChet Holmgren continues NBA summer league play in Thunder's Las Vegas opener
Chet Holmgren has already been playing this summer on his surgically repaired right foot.
SharesNo charges will be filed in altercation with Britney Spears, Victor Wembanyama, Las Vegas police say
No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security team, Las Vegas police said Friday.
SharesOlympic gold medalist, former South Carolina assistant Nikki McCray-Penson dies at 51
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and former ABL MVP Nikki McCray-Penson has died. She was 51.
SharesHawks agree to $120 million, 4-year contract extension with Murray, AP source says
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension with guard Dejounte Murray, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.
SharesWembanyama set to make his summer league debut with Spurs on Day 1 in Las Vegas
For the first time, it's an NBA game day for Victor Wembanyama.
SharesWarriors finalize trade to acquire point guard Chris Paul from Wizards
The Golden State Warriors finalized their trade with the Wizards for guard Chris Paul on Thursday, sending forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. and guards Jordan Poole and Ryan Rollins to Washington along with a pair of draft picks.
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