Michael Malone calls out Nuggets’ effort in Game 2 Finals loss

DENVER — A disgusted Michael Malone called out the Denver Nuggets’ effort following another fourth-quarter defensive…

‘They’re ballin’ right now’: Deep, determined Heat take 3-0 lead

MIAMI — Jimmy Butler isn’t the only member of the Miami Heat who has the ability…

Celtics need ‘short-term memory’ facing elimination in Game 6

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics picked an inopportune time to have their worst overall game of…

Down 2-1, struggling Warriors have ‘got to be more poised’

LOS ANGELES — The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 of their Western Conference series against…

Oakland A’s agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip

The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip,…

With LeBron front row, Bronny James leads U.S. at Nike Hoop Summit

PORTLAND, Ore. — With his parents and sister in attendance at the Moda Center, Bronny James…

Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo overlooked in MVP race

MILWAUKEE — As Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo stepped up to the free throw line with 5:46…

Trayce Thompson delivers 3 HRs, 8 RBIs for Dodgers in season debut

LOS ANGELES — Trayce Thompson not only took out his frustrations on a left-hander, he helped…

South Carolina’s season ended with a (shocking) loss to Iowa. Now what?

DALLAS — When asked recently whether Aliyah Boston deserves a statue outside of Colonial Life Arena,…

Caitlin Clark has 41 as Iowa ends South Carolina’s perfect season

DALLAS — All season, it felt as if South Carolina was headed for an impending coronation.…

Women’s NCAA tournament 2023: Chalk dominates Day 1 as SEC goes 5-0

Chalk dominated the majority of opening day of the 2023 women’s NCAA tournament, with the SEC…

27 years ago, Phil Hopkins, coach of Western Carolina, fell short against a No. 1 Purdue

Fairleigh Dickinson will live now in NCAA tournament perpetuity, intertwined in highlight reels and slow-motion montages…

Mike Trout lifts United States to WBC quarterfinals

PHOENIX — Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic with a 3-2…

Lakers miss chance to gain ground in loss to lowly Rockets

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets came into Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers tied…

Giannis Antetokounmpo creates own rebound to secure triple-double

WASHINGTON — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points, had a season-high 13 assists and rebounded his intentionally…