NBA

Toronto Raptors 10 hours ago

Raptors' RJ Barrett opens up following 19-year-old brother's death: 'I'm always missing him'

As he prepares to return to the basketball court, Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett spoke publicly for the first time since the loss of his teen brother Nathan Barrett earlier this month.

Philadelphia 76ers 12 hours ago

NBA fines 76ers’ Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. for actions during heated confrontation with referees

The NBA said Nick Nurse was suspended for "aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing game officials," while Kelly Oubre Jr. was punished for an "obscene gesture" toward referees.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

On this day in history, March 29, 1982, Michael Jordan hits winning shot in NCAA final, launching legend

On this day in history, Michael Jordan, a 19-year-old freshman, hit the winning shot in the 1982 NCAA final, lifting North Carolina to a 63-62 win over Georgetown and launching his legend.

Golden State Warriors 1 day ago

ESPN star floats theory on Steph Curry's leadership after Draymond Green ejection

ESPN host Jay Williams says there are "high-level" people questioning Stephen Curry's leadership after Draymond Green was ejected Wednesday.

Denver Nuggets 1 day ago

Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr defends brother amid gambling probe

Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. defended his brother Jontay Porter as the Toronto Raptors faces an investigation into gambling allegations.

Philadelphia 76ers 1 day ago

76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr curses at refs, coach Nick Nurse gets heated after controversial no-call on final play

Philadelphia 76ers members were upset with a late no-call against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night as they dropped an excruciatingly close game.

Iowa Hawkeyes 1 day ago

Ex-NBA star dismisses Caitlin Clark's chances of scoring in BIG3

Former NBA star Kenyon Martin dismissed any chance of Caitlin Clark being able to score if she decides to take up the BIG3 basketball league's offer.

Golden State Warriors 2 days ago

Draymond Green ejected less than 4 minutes into game after jawing at officials

One night after a hard foul in Miami, Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors' game in Orlando on Wednesday night.

NCAA 2 days ago

NCAA president urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting: 'Protect the integrity of the game'

NCAA President Charlie Baker urged state lawmakers Wednesday to ban prop betting in college athletics amid a surge in "sports betting issues."

March Madness 3 days ago

Ex-NBA players rip ESPN host for suggesting UConn could make NBA playoffs: 'Full of s---'

UConn is 33-3 and once again obliterating whoever is in their path in March Madness, but two former NBA players pumped the brakes on the notion they could make the NBA playoffs.