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Canadian women beat Puerto Rico 80-73 to finish third in AmeriCup

LEÓN, Mexico — Less than a day after a heartbreaking loss to the United States in the women's AmeriCup basketball tournament, Canada bounced back with an 80-73 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday's third-place final.
Video apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama

Video apparently shows Spears inadvertently hit herself in the face in encounter with Wembanyama

LAS VEGAS (AP) — No charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player’s security team, Las Vegas police said Friday after

Canada clipped 67-63 by U.S. in women's AmeriCup semifinal

LEÓN, Mexico — The Canadian women's basketball team will be playing for third place in the women's AmeriCup, following a heartbreaking 67-63 semifinal loss to the United States on Saturday night.
How the NBA's new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

How the NBA's new in-season tournament that starts this season will work

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has a new trophy to play for, and some bonus cash for the teams that make the knockout round.
NBA reveals plans for in-season tournament that starts in November

NBA reveals plans for in-season tournament that starts in November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Coming soon: the NBA Cup.
Wembanyama gets some lessons from Kareem and Isiah Thomas at NBA Con

Wembanyama gets some lessons from Kareem and Isiah Thomas at NBA Con

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama freely acknowledged that he was often confused in his first NBA Summer League game, going as far as to say that there were times when he didn't know what he was doing. He's in good company.
Popovich, NBA's winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach and president

Popovich, NBA's winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach and president

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gregg Popovich evidently doesn't plan to leave the San Antonio Spurs anytime soon. The NBA's winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday.
Analysis: The Wemby Show is underway, and opening night was a circus

Analysis: The Wemby Show is underway, and opening night was a circus

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The final numbers for Victor Wembanyama in his Summer League debut: nine points on 2-for-13 shooting, eight rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists.
Hawks agree to $120 million, 4-year contract extension with Murray, AP source says

Hawks agree to $120 million, 4-year contract extension with Murray, AP source says

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract extension with guard Dejounte Murray, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

Bucks sign guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have added guard Malik Beasley and center Robin Lopez. The Bucks officially announced the signings of Lopez on Friday and the addition of Beasley on Thursday.
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