By Tim Reynolds, AP Basketball Writer The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on May 13, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming […]
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Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
By Tim Reynolds, AP Basketball Writer Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on May 14 after he appeared to be holding a gun in another social media video […]
Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem
By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer Courtside seats 166 and 167 at the arena where the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games are pretty much as good as it […]
The Hall calls: Ben Wallace, Yolanda Griffith, Paul Pierce among 2021 class
Former Miami Heat center Chris Bosh, seen celebrating after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Feb. 9, 2015, in Miami. By […]
At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage
In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams celebrates after Game 7 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, […]
Still the King: James wins AP Male Athlete of Year award
Seen here in this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was announced Dec. 26, as the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the […]
Day 1 of NBA Free Agency: Curry Gets Huge Deal, Hayward Hears Heat Sales Pitch
J.J. Redick is trusting the process. Gordon Hayward got his sales pitch from Miami. And David West, finally a champion, is coming back for one last season. The first day […]
76ers Get No. 1 Pick from Celtics, Chance to Draft Fultz
History will say the Boston Celtics passed on the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, not only trading it away but doing so in a deal with […]
LeBron James Talking a Good Game, Still Playing a Great One
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Older, wiser and more aware of the world, LeBron James is unafraid to let his views known on politics or social issues or even the business […]
AP Interview: Usain Bolt Talks About His New Documentary
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Usain Bolt is now a movie star. He refuses to say he’s an actor. Such a distinction is important for the Jamaican sprinting great and nine-time […]
Anthem Singer at Heat-76ers Game Kneels During Performance
MIAMI (AP) — A woman performing the national anthem before an NBA preseason game in Miami did so while kneeling at midcourt. Denasia Lawrence opened her jacket just before she […]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Rio Games
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps won more medals than anyone else, again. And then he said farewell, also again. Usain Bolt kissed the finish line goodbye after enhancing […]