Basketball
James not ready to reveal a decision on his future, doesn’t offer any hints
If LeBron James knows where he will play this coming season, he's still not saying.
All-Star Kelsey Mitchell provides steadying influence for Indiana Fever
Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell has embraced her role as a steadying influence this season and the team has benefited.
LeBron James scheduled to speak Thursday at Fanatics Fest in NYC, as NBA waits to hear his plans
LeBron James may be ready to shed some light on his future plans.
A’ja Wilson is drafted No. 1 as Cooper and Weatherspoon pick WNBA All-Star teams
Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was selected first in the WNBA All-Star draft for the exhibition game that will be played on July 25 in Chicago.
Mystics power past short-handed Tempo behind double-doubles by Iriafen, Austin
Kiki Iriafen had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Shakira Austin added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Washington Mystics beat the Toronto Tempo 79-62 on Tuesday night.
Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee who sent racial slur via social media to Aces’ Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations has fired an employee who sent a racial slur via social media to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team's 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
Wolves believe LaMelo Ball’s pure point guard play and joyful style will ‘elevate’ their entire team
LaMelo Ball came to Minnesota at a steep price.
Wizards shut down top pick Dybantsa for remainder of NBA Summer League
Wizards fans won't see A.J. Dybantsa, this year's top draft pick, on the court again until the NBA preseason. The Wizards decided to shut him down as a precaution for their last three Summer League games, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
A major bracket shake-up: NCAA women’s tournament to seed the top 16 by true ranking next year
Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.
A midseason mystery for the New York Liberty, despite a 2nd Commissioner’s Cup title
The WNBA season is at its midway point and no team has been more of a mystery than the New York Liberty.
Austin scores 10 of her 27 points in fourth quarter as Mystics beat Storm
Shakira Austin scored 10 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and 13 rebounds for her ninth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 84-79 on Sunday.
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs agree on 5-year extension that could top $250M
Victor Wembanyama has signed what will be the richest contract in San Antonio Spurs history, a five-year extension that could exceed $250 million if the player option in the final season is picked up, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.
Michigan agrees to 2-year deal with men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing interim tag
Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
Donovan Mitchell signs 4-year, $273M extension with Cavaliers, who await LeBron James’ decision
The Cleveland Cavaliers have achieved one of their primary aims of the offseason while the wait continues on whether LeBron James will return to the franchise for a third time.
GOP congressmen demand ‘accountability’ from WNBA for fouls on Clark
A group of GOP representatives has seen enough fouls on Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Mark Cuban accuses Mavericks owners of freezing him out in proposed arena move, newspaper reports
Mark Cuban is accusing Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing the team's former majority owner out of business opportunities in a proposed move of the club out of downtown, according to a newspaper report.
Milwaukee GM Jon Horst forthright about challenges facing Bucks in post-Giannis era
Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst makes one thing perfectly clear about the challenge facing the franchise as it moves forward without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Wizards add forward Middleton in six-team trade, latest move in path to relevance
The Washington Wizards added forward Khris Middleton as part of a six-team trade, according to multiple reports, as they continue their offseason march back toward relevance.
Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm
Caitlin Clark says she feels good enough to return from her back injury Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks. If she does, the Indiana Fever All-Star doesn't expect to play in Thursday's highly anticipated rematch at Phoenix.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom expected to enter plea deal in Las Vegas DUI case
Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to enter a plea deal in a DUI case in Las Vegas, according to his defense attorney.
