Basketball

In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A classic summertime scene unfolded at a nonprofit's newest site. The girls' team was winning a lively indoor kickball game among young campers. Air conditioning blared.

Aug 30, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese record-setting seasons continue to fuel WNBA Rookie of the Year debate

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are having historic rookie seasons on and off the court and their performances continue to fuel the debates around the WNBA Rookie of the Year race. The pair came into the league highly touted and haven't disappointed.

Aug 30, 2024 6:11 AM Read more >

In New Orleans, nonprofits see new money and new inclusive approach from the NBA Foundation

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A classic summertime scene unfolded at a nonprofit's newest site. The girls' team was winning a lively indoor kickball game among young campers. Air conditioning blared.

Aug 29, 2024 10:16 PM Read more >

Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the Golden State Warriors for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million. The team announced the signing Thursday.

Aug 29, 2024 7:42 PM Read more >

Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film

NEW YORK (AP) — A film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction in Manhattan federal court. Judge Valerie E.

Aug 29, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Stephen Curry agrees to $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have agreed to extend his contract for the 2026-27 season, one in which the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader and Olympic gold medalist will earn nearly $63 million.

Aug 29, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA rookie record as Fever beat Sun

Kelsey Mitchell scored 23 points, Caitlin Clark had 19 points, five rebounds and five assists, and the Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 84-80 on Wednesday night to snap an 11-game losing streak in the series.

Aug 28, 2024 11:32 PM Read more >

New York Liberty's chemistry on and off the court has helped put them at top of the WNBA standings

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty have been building chemistry on and off the court and it's paid off in a big way. They are the team sitting atop the WNBA standings .

Aug 27, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

Fever hold off Dream late to win 84-79

ATLANTA (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points, including the clinching free throws with 5 seconds left, Caitlin Clark added 19 points and the Indiana Fever disappointed a record Atlanta crowd by holding off the Dream 84-79 on Monday night.

Aug 26, 2024 10:48 PM Read more >

Aces score at the the buzzer to beat Sky 77-75

CHICAGO (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored as time expired to save Las Vegas from blowing a 13-point fourth-quarter lead over Chicago on Sunday, as the Aces won 77-75 despite another 20-rebound game from Angel Reese.

Aug 25, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >