Basketball

Kyrie Irving ends his personal Celtics skid, so now the Mavs will try to win in Boston in NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving's personal 13-game losing streak against the Celtics is over.

Jun 15, 2024 9:12 AM Read more >

Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with NBA media deals

Charles Barkley said Friday that next season will be his last on TV, no matter what happens with the NBA's media deals.

Jun 14, 2024 10:53 PM Read more >

Celtics knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch

DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum had his step-back 3-pointer swatted away, then ended up in a heap on the floor and was called for a loose-ball foul. It was that kind of night for Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Jun 14, 2024 10:17 PM Read more >

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation. Boston awaits. These NBA Finals are not over, thanks to one of the biggest blowouts in title-round history.

Jun 14, 2024 9:54 PM Read more >

Lynx win their third game in a row, beat Sparks 81-76

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to go with a career-high eight steals, Courtney Williams had 15 points and 10 assists for her first double-double of the season and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 81-76 on Friday ni

Jun 14, 2024 8:44 PM Read more >

Joel Embiid, at the NBA Finals, says he's feeling well and on track for Olympics

DALLAS (AP) — Joel Embiid was at the NBA Finals, and said his next stop is the Olympics.

Jun 14, 2024 6:49 PM Read more >

Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks

DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis will be in uniform and available to play in a limited role when the Boston Celtics try to complete a sweep of the NBA Finals in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks .

Jun 14, 2024 5:29 PM Read more >

New Mavs owners with casino ties preach patience on gambling in Texas as they plan for new arena

DALLAS (AP) — New Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, part of the two families with casino ties that bought the club late last year , says the timing is uncertain for when legalized gambling might come to Texas.

Jun 14, 2024 4:27 PM Read more >

Heat and Wizards to meet in Mexico City on Nov. 2

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The NBA will return to Mexico City next season, with the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat set to play a regular-season game there on Nov. 2.

Jun 14, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

It's closest 38-year-old Al Horford has come to an NBA title, with Celtics on verge of their 18th

DALLAS (AP) — Al Horford has never been this close to an NBA championship.

Jun 14, 2024 5:58 AM Read more >