Basketball
What you need to know about the expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament format
March Madness is getting supersized.
Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome
Hold the onions. Don't mention the lingerie. But maybe "a little kiss" of the pope's ring.
Mobley, Cavaliers storm back to beat Wizards in Dybantsa’s debut
Evan Mobley had 24 points, Peyton Watson added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the second half for a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, spoiling AJ Dybantsa's NBA debut.
Louisiana judge temporarily blocks the SEC from sanctioning LSU for playing ex-pro RJ Luis Jr.
A Louisiana judge has granted a request by lawyers for RJ Luis Jr. -- who was briefly under contract with two NBA teams but never played in a game -- to temporarily block the Southeastern Conference from punishing LSU if Luis is added to the Tigers' roster.
WNBA draft lottery set for Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto tied for best odds at No. 1 pick
The WNBA will have its annual draft lottery on Nov. 15, with Houston and Toronto having the best chances to get the No. 1 pick and potentially JuJu Watkins.
Despite early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday.
Longtime sportscaster Ernie Johnson to retire from ‘Inside the NBA’
When this current NBA season concludes, longtime "Inside the NBA" broadcaster Ernie Johnson will be stepping off the court for the last time as part of the show.
Wizards’ forward Champagnie sidelined after foot surgery
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery Wednesday for a foot fracture, the team announced.
Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is retiring again and will be replaced by team president Ethan Casson
Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is retiring for the second time, almost two years after he joined the franchise to help shepherd a new arena plan as he had done previously with the Golden State Warriors.
Wizards’ rookie A.J. Dybantsa makes debut against Cavaliers
The A.J. Dybantsa era began on Wednesday night.
Villanova relies on ‘power of the pope’ going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame
Kevin Willard and his family have vacationed in Italy often enough that the Villanova coach could probably get a side hustle as a tour guide.
Knicks get their first win and look like the team of last spring, not the last week
These looked like the New York Knicks of last spring, not the last week.
WNBA Finals scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6
Something amazing is going to happen on Thursday. Either the Golden State Valkyries will win a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence, or the Atlanta Dream will force the first Game 7 in league history.
Kathy Behrens, who developed NBA Cares, plans to leave the league office after a 26-year run
Kathy Behrens started her high school basketball career at a time when her home state of New York had yet to even start a championship for girls. She played in college, long before the women's game had the immense following it does now. And the WNBA had not even been dreamed of in those days.
‘Fixer’ pleads guilty to role in NCAA point-shaving scheme
Roderick Winkler, who federal prosecutors described as a "fixer," pleaded guilty Monday for his role in a point-shaving scheme involving NCAA basketball games.
Stokes’ big night on both ends leads Valkyries past Dream, within one win of WNBA title
The Golden State Valkyries are one win away from a championship in their second season with a 64-55 victory against Atlanta in Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night.
Brandon Miller scores career-high 39 points as Hornets defeat Wizards 110-103
Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday night for their third win in four games to open the season.
Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at same time Monday night
If you love sports, Oct. 26, 2026, will be tough to beat.
WNBA moves Finals Game 6 to larger arena in Atlanta
The WNBA will once again move a Finals game in Atlanta to a larger venue. Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will be played at State Farm Arena at a new time -- 12:30 p.m. on Thursday -- league officials confirmed on Monday.
NBA world sends prayers after Thunder’s Jalen Williams suffers gruesome injury
NBA players across the league couldn't do anything but watch and pray after Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams suffered a gnarly lower-leg injury during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
