Professional basketball
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Sep. 06, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
Sept. 8
1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men's singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown.
1957 — Althea Gibson becomes...
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to NBA's Jerry West
By Darlene Superville And Padmananda Rama Sep. 05, 2019 07:45 PM EDT
Basketball camp urges South Sudan's youth to focus on sport
By Sam Mednick Aug. 28, 2019 07:57 AM EDT
With Villanova and USA Basketball, Jay Wright on double-duty
By Tim Reynolds Aug. 19, 2019 12:42 PM EDT
Penny Hardaway, Jerry Stackhouse bring NBA edge to Tennessee
By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 12, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
NCAA's agent certification process draws concern, criticism
By Aaron Beard Aug. 07, 2019 05:34 PM EDT
There are concerns about the NCAA's new requirements allowing men's basketball players to sign with an agent during the NBA draft process while maintaining their...
Wisconsin tabs Tucker to help on bench with Moore sidelined
Jul. 31, 2019 06:08 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Alando Tucker, Wisconsin's all-time leading scorer, will be an interim assistant coach this season, replacing Howard Moore while he is on...
Hoiberg's Huskers getting acquainted before heading overseas
By Eric Olson Jul. 23, 2019 05:48 PM EDT
Former Auburn assistant basketball coach avoids prison
By Larry Neumeister Jul. 17, 2019 01:07 PM EDT
Lawyers: Ex-NBA star Chuck Person was broke in NCAA scandal
By Larry Neumeister Jul. 02, 2019 04:30 PM EDT
Thursday's Sports In Brief
By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EDT
BASEBALL
NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich have been elected starters for one of the youngest All-Star Game lineups ever, leading the...
Oklahoma State adds Dutch forward Hidde Roessink
Jun. 26, 2019 01:45 PM EDT
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State announced Wednesday it has added Dutch basketball player Hidde Roessink to its 2019 recruiting class.
Roessink,...
Kansas lands Jalen Wilson, last remaining top-50 recruit
Jun. 12, 2019 04:35 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has landed small forward Jalen Wilson, the last remaining top-50 prospect, to polish off a recruiting class that will finish among the...
Hardaway adds ex-Suns assistant Toppert to Memphis' staff
Jun. 10, 2019 06:42 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added more NBA experience to his staff by hiring former Phoenix Suns assistant Cody Toppert.
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