Basketball

Toronto's WNBA expansion franchise touted as 'Canada's team' by owner Larry Tanenbaum

TORONTO — The WNBA isn't just coming to Toronto, it's coming to Canada.

May 23, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >

Mavericks take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Timberwolves

Dallas Mavericks (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26, third in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

May 23, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Few teams can match the size of the Minnesota Timberwolves with their trio of towers in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid.

May 22, 2024 11:09 PM Read more >

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks , swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense.

May 22, 2024 10:42 PM Read more >

Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander receives unanimous first-team All-NBA selection

NEW YORK (AP-CP) — Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is a unanimous selection to the All-NBA first team.

May 22, 2024 6:53 PM Read more >

Celtics and Pacers will try to overcome bad habits heading to Game 2 of East finals

BOSTON (AP) — There was a dominant refrain ringing in Jayson Tatum’s head following the Celtics’ comeback 133-128 overtime win over the Pacers to open the Eastern Conference finals. “Don’t relax,” he said.

May 22, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

Clark, Reese and Brink have already been a huge boon for WNBA with high attendance and ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Fueled by its sensational rookie class of Caitlin Clark , Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, the WNBA had a huge first week in terms of attendance, ratings and digital media.

May 22, 2024 9:19 AM Read more >

Brunson has surgery to repair broken left hand, and Knicks say Bogdanovic also underwent procedure

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson has had surgery to repair the broken left hand he sustained while the New York Knicks were losing Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

May 22, 2024 9:06 AM Read more >

Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Indiana

Indiana Pacers (47-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Celtics -8.5; over/under is 224.

May 22, 2024 12:03 AM Read more >

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. The East’s top seed barely survived a tough one to open the Eastern Conference finals.

May 21, 2024 11:34 PM Read more >