Basketball

Hawks look to brighter future after another middling year

ATLANTA (AP) — After a surprising run to the conference final two years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had their sights set on being a championship contender. Instead, they sank back to the middle of the NBA. Not a good spot.

Apr 28, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

Jimmy Butler does things his way, leads Heat into 2nd round

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler is different. Some players hit beaches over All-Star break; Butler went to Argentina to watch tennis and learn about coffee.

Apr 28, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >

With Knicks into 2nd round, New Yorkers back, brash as ever

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James for years professed his love for Madison Square Garden, then declined the chance to make it his home.

Apr 28, 2023 1:03 PM Read more >

EuroLeague suspends 4 players for Madrid-Partizan brawl

MADRID (AP) — The EuroLeague issued suspensions of up to five games for four players involved in a brawl between Real Madrid and Partizan Belgrade that forced a playoff game to be called off.

Apr 28, 2023 11:51 AM Read more >

Washington takes on Miami, looks to break 4-game slide

Miami Heat (43-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (34-46, 13th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.