Basketball
Sophie Cunningham debuts basketball podcast with trainer Drew Hanlen, ending run with former co-host
Sophie Cunningham has returned to podcasting, launching "No Hesitation" alongside prominent basketball trainer Drew Hanlen on Thursday, replacing the show she previously hosted with "Summer House" personality West Wilson. Wilson had publicly disagreed with Cunningham on the transgender athlete debate.
U.S. women in familiar place reaching semifinals of World Cup, joined by Germany, France and Spain
The U.S. put forth a dominant performance to reach the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup again. Spain awaits the Americans there.
SEC presidents, chancellors meet without voting on LSU’s membership
Southeastern Conference leaders met by video conference on Thursday without holding a vote on LSU's membership.
Jonathan Kuminga picked the Timberwolves for the on-court fit and the genuine connection he felt
Jonathan Kuminga took to heart the hard sell from some of the most important members of the Minnesota Timberwolves to complete their starting lineup and help them chase an NBA championship.
College sports lobbying surges over NIL legislation
A larger force than the billion-dollar college football season is pushing Congress closer to setting national criteria for the name, image and likeness system that defines how schools can pay players directly: lobbying.
Host Germany beats Belgium 93-74 to storm into women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals, France awaits
Buoyed by ecstatic home fans, host Germany upset Belgium 93-74 to reach the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup on Thursday.
France beats China 90-61 to join U.S. in women’s FIBA World Cup semifinals
Marine Johannes and Janelle Salaun led France to the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup for the first time by beating China 90-61 on Thursday, joining the United States among the final four.
Rivals Reese, Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for U.S., not against each other
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell says he is receiving treatment for cancer diagnosis
Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell has been diagnosed with cancer and he is working through treatment.
FIBA World Cup experience has been a ‘pinch-me moment’ for Clark
Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women's FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the "craziness" of the WNBA season.
Caitlin Clark’s experience at the women’s World Cup has been a ‘pinch-me moment’ for the WNBA star
Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women's FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the "craziness" of the WNBA season.
Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year
The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year.
Former NFL star Edgerrin James says son Jizzle has a substance abuse issue; asks for love, support
Former NFL running back Edgerrin James posted a message on Instagram expressing concern and urging support for his college basketball-playing son Jizzle James, who he said is dealing with a substance abuse issue.
Pelicans and Grizzlies swap Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans have traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Stewart embraces pressure on U.S. as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.
Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday.
Puerto Rico demands more respect at women’s FIBA World Cup after eliminating Turkey
Puerto Rico coach Gerardo Batista feels his team's achievements at the women's FIBA World Cup are still not getting the recognition they deserve.
Fire alarm forces 2 a.m. evacuation at Women’s Basketball World Cup teams’ hotel
A fire alarm went off in the middle of the night at the hotel where most of the Women's Basketball World Cup teams were staying early Sunday morning.
Clark and Bueckers shine in World Cup debuts as the U.S. women rout China 94-61
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers made the most of their World Cup debuts to help the United States rout China in the opener of the tournament.
Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.
