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Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years

VANCOUVER — Renoldo Robinson wasn’t even born the last time the University of Victoria Vikes lifted the Canadian men’s university basketball championship trophy.
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments

March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments

Fans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments might become as attached to the mascots as the athletes themselves.
Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games as Banchero scores 24 points in 108-103 victory

Magic end Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games as Banchero scores 24 points in 108-103 victory

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and the Orlando Magic stunned Cleveland 108-103 on Sunday to end the Cavaliers' winning streak at 16 games. The Cavs lost for the first time since Feb.
Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the club. He averaged 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.
Next chapter in budding Bucks-Pacers rivalry could take place in playoffs again

Next chapter in budding Bucks-Pacers rivalry could take place in playoffs again

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton offers a succinct description of the growing rivalry between his team and the Milwaukee Bucks. “It’s no secret,” Haliburton said. “They don’t like us. We don’t like them.

Ravens aiming for three-peat against Huskies in U Sports basketball final

VANCOUVER — The Carleton Ravens can win a third consecutive national title on Sunday when they face the top-seeded Saskatchewan Huskies in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 championship game at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium in Vancouver.

Brooklyn takes on Atlanta, aims to end 3-game skid

Atlanta Hawks (32-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (22-45, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Sunday, 6 p.m.

Jokic leads Denver against Golden State after 40-point game

Denver Nuggets (43-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (39-28, sixth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m.

New Orleans and Detroit meet for non-conference matchup

Detroit Pistons (37-31, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (18-50, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m.
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