Basketball
Villanova had pope’s support, but Notre Dame takes Catholic showcase in Rome
Villanova had the pope's support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame prevailed on the court.
Wizards exercise team options for Sarr, Carrington, George, Johnson, Riley
The Wizards' young core is sticking around a bit longer. The franchise exercised team options on Sunday for center Alex Sarr, guard Bub Carrington, forward Kyshawn George, guard Tre Johnson and forward Will Riley.
Atlanta Dream’s Angel Reese vows ‘we’ll be back’ after WNBA Finals loss to Valkyries
Angel Reese's spectacular first season with the Atlanta Dream ended on a sour note Saturday.
So long, slipper: Why Cinderella will be harder to find at March Madness this season
Much of the magic March Madness churns out every year comes from pitting small schools with names and players few people have heard of against the Dukes and North Carolinas of the world at a time when everyone seems to be watching.
WNBA has a first-time champion, now the offseason begins with high-stakes search for a commissioner
With Golden State the newly crowned WNBA champion, the league turns its attention to a pivotal offseason.
Klay Thompson looks like himself again as Heat get set for road trip to his native California
Klay Thompson is going back to California. His shooting groove evidently is making the trip.
Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday told the basketball teams from his alma mater Villanova and fellow Catholic university Notre Dame - in Rome for their season opener - that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral.
UConn coach Dan Hurley signs a 2-year extension that puts him under contract through 2032
UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million, the school announced Friday.
Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near
The NCAA was denied emergency relief by a Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Friday, leaving eligible a host of college athletes as the basketball season is about to begin until a panel of three judges can consider the governing body's request for relief.
Nakase and Valkyries are determined to avoid another slow start in WNBA Finals Game 7 against Dream
There should be no problem with the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream approaching the first WNBA Finals Game 7 in league history with a sense of urgency.
Charles Barkley calls LeBron James’ national anthem golf swing ‘very disrespectful’
Former NBA MVP and broadcaster Charles Barkley is speaking out against LeBron James, who recently drew ire for seemingly practicing his golf swing during the national anthem.
Angel Reese responded from two poor performances to help Atlanta force a Game 7 in the WNBA Finals
After poor performances in each of the last two games and with the season on the line, Angel Reese found her form again.
Gray, Howard lead hot-shooting Dream past Valkyries to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard had 21 as the hot-shooting Dream held off Golden State's late rally to take an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries in Game 6 on Thursday and pull even in the WNBA Finals.
College basketball season is here. The eligibility chaos playing out in courthouses comes with it
Todd Golden had already retained enough talent for his Florida team to be a contender for its second national championship in three years. Then came another win, this one in a courthouse allowing guard Denzel Aberdeen to join the top-ranked Gators for his fifth college season.
College basketball honors pope with Catholic showcase in Rome
Pope Leo XIV has never been shy about weighing in on thorny topics: war and peace, artificial intelligence, the rights of migrants, the causes of poverty. This weekend, he'll be focused on college basketball.
Lamar Odom joins OnlyFans, first NBA player on the platform
Former NBA star Lamar Odom announced that he joined OnlyFans, the platform commonly associated with adult performers and content.
WNBA’s Cunningham says FBI is monitoring 20 people over her safety
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said the FBI is monitoring at least 20 people over concerns they're stalking her.
Valkyries look to clinch first WNBA title as they take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 against Dream
The Golden State Valkyries are hoping to clinch their first WNBA championship as they take a 3-2 series lead over the Atlanta Dream into Thursday's Game 6 of the Finals.
Villanova touches down in Rome for college basketball season opener and papal audience
It hit Villanova coach Kevin Willard early Thursday morning when he got off the charter flight that carried the university's men's and women's teams to Rome for Sunday's season-opening college basketball doubleheader against Notre Dame.
ESPN’s Ernie Johnson stepping away from ‘Inside the NBA,’ what comes next?
Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of ESPN's "Inside the NBA," announced Wednesday that he would be stepping away from the sports show. But he stopped short of calling it "retirement."
