Basketball
Nneka Ogwumike scores 17, Storm spoil Diana Taurasi’s night with 89-70 win over Mercury
Nneka Ogwumike scored 17 points and the Seattle Storm spoiled what could be the final home game of Diana Taurasi’s 20-year career with an 89-70...
Isaac Okoro agrees to 3-year, $38M deal to stay with Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday afternoon, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and...
NBA expands coach’s challenge reviews on out-of-bounds plays
The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have...
Ezinne Kalu shines as Nigeria stuns Aussies in Olympic women’s basketball
VILLENEUVE: Ezinne Kalu achieved an impressive feat by making her first four 3-pointers and accumulating 17 of her 19 points in the first...
Team USA survives South Sudan scare in London
London: LeBron James came through in the clutch to secure a crucial victory for the US team. His layup in the final seconds...
Qatar receives official ball for 2027 FIBA World Cup
Manila: Qatar officially received the ball for the 2027 FIBA World Cup during a ceremony held specifically for this occasion on the sidelines...
Hosts Qatar to face Saudi Arabia, Japan and Iran in group stage
Doha: Hosts Qatar will begin their FIBA U16 Asian Championship campaign along with Group B contestants Saudi Arabia, Japan and Iran, the draw...
LeBron James returns but doesn’t start after month’s absence
Los Angeles: LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong injury absence but was held out of the...
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp arrested on shooting charge
Washington: Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested and charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington, and was set to...
NBA invests in AI-driven video-tracking firm, extends deal
Los Angeles: The National Basketball Association has invested in artificial-intelligence-based video-tracking firm Videocites as it looks to take more ownership stakes in businesses...
