Basketball
Former NBA player Alvin Robertson has been charged with sexual assault of a child, trafficking an underage child for purposes of sex and forcing a sexual performance by a child.
Former New York Knick Dick McGuire, Basketball Hall of Famer, Dies at 84
Dick McGuire, a Hall of Fame guard known as “Tricky Dick” whose New York Knicks’ number was retired to the rafters of Madison Square Garden, has died at the age of 84.
Rondo emerging as Celtics' newest star vs. Bulls
BOSTON - With Kevin Garnett in street clothes and Ray Allen on the bench for the final 10-plus minutes, Paul Pierce put the defending champs in position.
Best dunk ever! Backflip!
Wyoming's Adam Waddell steals the ball, goes in for the dunk, and almost breaks his neck.
Seattle Christian edges Granger in OT
Katie Collier sank four free throws in overtime to lift top-ranked Seattle Christian past Granger 55-53 for the Class 1A girls state basketball title Saturday.
Marbury gets much-needed fresh start with Celtics
BOSTON -- Former New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury got a much-needed fresh start in Boston on Friday, and the Celtics acquired the backup point guard they wanted to help them push for back-to-back NBA titles. Hours after Marbury cleared waiver...
Knicks Waive Marbury, Ending Bumpy Stint
NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks are free of Stephon Marbury, and the troublesome point guard is free to join a playoff contender. Marbury was waived Tuesday by the Knicks, ending a turbulent five-year stint in which the former All-Star couldn't le...
Jackson scores 35 points, Warriors rout defenceless Knicks 144-127
OAKLAND, Calif. - Al Harrington basked in the boos, calling them down from the rafters with both outstretched arms after he hit a three-pointer just 61 seconds into his return to Golden State.
Lakers Stop Cavs' Home Win Streak In
CLEVELAND -- No second All-Star. No triple-double for LeBron James. And now, no more home winning streak. It's been a rough few days for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
NBA corrects stats, LeBron loses triple-double
Two days after Cleveland's superstar recorded an apparent historic triple-double in a 107-102 win against the New York Knicks, the NBA stripped James of one of his 10 rebounds after reviewing game tape. The league said the rebound with 39.3 second...
Ray Allen to replace Nelson in NBA All-Star game
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen will replace injured Orlando guard Jameer Nelson next week in the NBA All-Star game.
Lakers beat Raptors 115-107
The Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 115-107, Wednesday at Air Canada Centre.
Lakers beat Raptors 115-107
The Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 115-107, Wednesday at Air Canada Centre.
Bynum knee injury deals major blow to Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers made it to the NBA Finals last season despite losing center Andrew Bynum for the latter half and the playoffs with a left knee injury.
Saint Mary's starting point guard and leading scorer Patrick Mills will miss the next four weeks after fracturing two bones in his right hand during Thursday's loss to Gonzaga.
Shaq: 'I always did love Kobe'
Shaquille O'Neal , the newly minted All-Star for the Western Conference, has claimed Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson as new allies, saying the longtime rivalry between the Suns center and Lakers forward was simply a marketing gimmick.
College basketball coaches' departures 'disturbing'
The mid-season departures this week by Southeastern Conference men's basketball coaches Dennis Felton of Georgia and Mark Gottfried of Alabama left other league coaches alarmed by their abruptness. The exits by Felton on Thursday and Gottfried on ...
Pacers' Granger named NBA All-Star
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has been named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
Kobe's No. 24 most popular jersey
Best player in the league? That's for NBA nation to argue, but there's no debate that, when it comes to NBA merchandise, Kobe Bryant has the most popular player jersey.
Williams' 43-point effort, James' triple-double lifts Cavs over Kings
Mo Williams posted a career-high with 43 points, and LeBron James notched his third triple-double of the season, as the Cavaliers remained unbeaten at home with a 117-110 triumph over the road- struggling Sacramento Kings.