NBA basketball
Today in Sports - Julius Erving becomes only player to win MVP award in NBA and ABA

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union Course, Long...

Basketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen gives a thumbs up as he takes part in the procession to receive his bachelor's degree in general studies at UConn in Storrs, Conn., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Jessica Hill/Hartford Courant via AP)
Hoops Hall of Famer Ray Allen receives degree from UConn

May. 08, 2023 10:06 AM EDT

FILE -Sierra Canyon's Bronny James (0) drives against Christopher Columbus during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. LeBron James' oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall. Bronny James abruptly announced his much-anticipated decision on social media Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
LeBron James' son Bronny commits to play basketball at USC

By Greg Beacham May. 06, 2023 06:46 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Bo Jackson picked #1 overall in NFL Draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 29 1901 — His Eminence, ridden by Jimmy Winkfield, wins the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Sannazarro in the only Derby ever raced in April...

Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky plays final NHL game

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 18 1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jewey Smith in the fifth round in Paris to retain the world heavyweight title. 1942 — Stanley Cup...

UCLA guard Amari Bailey (5) lays the ball up next to Northwestern guard Ty Berry (3) and guard Chase Audige (1) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, March 18, 2023. UCLA won 68-63. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)
Amari Bailey leaving UCLA after 1 season to enter NBA draft

Apr. 13, 2023 05:04 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Diego Maradona suspended for 15 months.

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
April 6 1896 — The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. ...

Alabama forward Brandon Miller dribbles in the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP source: Alabama's Brandon Miller declares for NBA draft

By John Zenor Mar. 30, 2023 04:11 PM EDT

North Carolina State guard Terquavion Smith reacts as time runs out in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Creighton in the men's NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NC State's Terquavion Smith to enter NBA draft after 2 years

Mar. 29, 2023 01:47 PM EDT

Pittsburgh guard Jamarius Burton (11) drives past Duke forward Dariq Whitehead (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke's Dariq Whitehead entering NBA draft after one season

Mar. 29, 2023 01:36 PM EDT

Today in Sports - W. Gretzky breaks season assist record.

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
March 29 1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep. 1940 —...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, March 28

By The Associated Press Mar. 27, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
Tuesday, March 28 COLLEGE BASEBALL 7 p.m. ACCN — Florida vs. Florida St., Jacksonville SECN — Texas at Texas...

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) shoots while defended by UConn guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and forward Adama Sanogo in the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the West Region final of the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Zags' Strawther may jump to NBA after sad ending in Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 26, 2023 12:53 AM EDT

Sunday's Time Schedule

By The Associated Press Mar. 25, 2023 12:19 AM EDT
All Times Eastern Sunday, March 26 NBA Dallas at Charlotte, 1 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. ...

Today in Sports - Pat Summitt wins 100th tournament game.

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
March 25 1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters golf tournament by one stroke over Craig Wood. 1947 — Holy Cross, led by George...

Actor Bill Murray, middle, attends a Sweet 16 college basketball game between UConn and Arkansas in the West Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
UConn Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/25/2023

Mar. 23, 2023 09:02 PM EDT

Today in Sports - Japan’s Prime Minister postpones Olympics.

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2023 10:10 AM EDT
March 24 1936 — Detroit’s Mud Bruneteau ends the longest game in NHL history with a goal after 116 minutes and 30 seconds (six overtimes) to edge the...

Today in Sports-Week Ahead, March 24-30

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
March 28 1939 — The barnstorming Renaissance Five beat the NBL champion Oshkosh All-Stars, 34-25, to win the first annual World Professional Basketball...

FILE - Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman reacts on the bench in the second half of a second-round college basketball game against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Musselman has a support staff of 14 people beyond himself and three assistants with the goal of being “at the forefront of analytics.” That includes a director of internal operations, a director of scouting, a recruiting coordinator, an assistant director of recruiting and scouting, and seven graduate assistants. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
College hoops staffs specialize to meet roster, NIL demands

By Aaron Beard Mar. 21, 2023 01:25 PM EDT

Kansas' Kevin McCullar Jr. reacts after a second-round college basketball game against Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Arkansas won 72-71. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
KU season ends with top players shut down, coach sitting out

By Eric Olson Mar. 18, 2023 10:25 PM EDT