Basketball

All-Star Dearica Hamby sues WNBA, Aces alleging discrimination, retaliation for being pregnant

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Los Angeles Sparks All-Star Dearica Hamby sued the WNBA and her former team in federal court Monday regarding her treatment from the Las Vegas Aces while pregnant.

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River Lions beat Bandits in 97-95 thriller to net first CEBL championship

MONTREAL — The Niagara River Lions are kings of the Canadian Elite Basketball League jungle.

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With a new contract -- at a discount price -- and a new title, Jalen Brunson eager to lead Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson gave the New York Knicks a $113 million discount in potential salary and they gave him the title of team captain.

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WNBA's Toronto expansion seeks fan ideas for team name, colors

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto’s new WNBA team has issued a “call for inspiration” to its fans for suggestions on a team name, colors and identity. “We don’t just want to be WNBA Toronto,” team president Teresa Resch told The Canadian Press.

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Toronto's new WNBA franchise turns to fans for help in creating team's name, identity

TORONTO — Toronto's new WNBA team wants your help. The expansion franchise has issued a “call for inspiration,” asking fans from across Canada to "share ideas, hopes and suggestions" for everything from the team's name to its colours and identity.

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Lauri Markkanen agrees to multiyear deal to remain with the Utah Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen received a five-year, $238 million contract with Utah on Wednesday, according to his agent, ensuring the Jazz have a key element in their rebuilding plans.

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Canada out of men's Olympic basketball tournament after quarterfinal loss to France

PARIS — Canada’s men’s basketball team is out of the Paris Olympics after losing 82-73 to host France in the quarterfinals Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 27 points for a Canada side that hit just 25 of 66 shots from the floor.

Aug 6, 2024 12:09 PM Read more >

Charles Barkley says he will not retire and remain with TNT Sports even if they don't have the NBA

Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract. The Hall of Fame player announced Tuesday that he will not retire next season, reversing the announcement he made in June during the NBA Finals.

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Canada finishes fourth in women's 3x3 basketball after bronze-medal loss to the U.S.

PARIS — Losing their bronze-medal game left Katherine Plouffe and her teammates awash in emotion Monday night.

Aug 5, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

CEBL playoffs: Ahmad roars for River Lions, Surge upset Stingers

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Khalil Ahmad is going to Montreal for Championship Weekend — he made sure Sunday his entire team is going with him.

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