Basketball

Ireland shuns handshakes with Israel at basketball qualifier after antisemitism accusation

RIGA, Latvia (AP) — The Ireland women's team shunned normal pre-match courtesies when it faced Israel in EuroBasket qualifying on Thursday after being outraged by accusations of antisemitism by an Israeli player.

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Bulls star Zach LaVine has surgery on his right foot

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had season-ending surgery on his right foot on Thursday.

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ACC sets future basketball tournaments, championships for NC amid coast-to-coast expansion

The Atlantic Coast Conference will hold five straight men’s basketball tournaments in North Carolina starting in 2025, while the women’s tournament that has had a longtime home in Greensboro as the city of the league’s founding will split time betwee

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Indiana Pacers trade Buddy Hield to 76ers, AP source says

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The slumping Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard Buddy Hield from the Indiana Pacers for Marcus Morris Jr.

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NBA announces partnership with Emirates, including title sponsor of renamed in-season tournament

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has struck a multiyear partnership deal with Emirates, one where the airline will become the title sponsor of the league’s in-season tournament — which will have a new name — and have its logo on referee jerseys in the NBA, WN

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Portland and Detroit to meet in out-of-conference game

Detroit Pistons (7-43, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (15-35, 14th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Trail Blazers -5.5; over/under is 229.