US savor World Cup berth; Carmelo Anthony named FIBA Global Ambassador
NEW YORK: USA Basketball put together different rosters for all six World Cup qualifying windows, and coach Jim Boylen noticed the same two things with each of those groups.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry to be reevaluated in one week
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is «making good progress» after missing the last five games due to a lower left leg injury, the team said Wednesday.
Hawks GM calls out Quin Snyder among coaching candidates
ATLANTA — Hawks general manager Landry Fields said Wednesday that former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder is among those being considered to replace Nate McMillan.
Hawks fire coach Nate McMillan, sources say
The Atlanta Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Joe Mazzulla named as Boston Celtics head coach
The Boston Celtics officially named Joe Mazzulla the 19th head coach in franchise history on Thursday, removing the "interim" tag from the title he'd held since replacing Ime Udoka.
UAE Pro League: Sharjah reclaim top spot as Al-Ain show title form
Al-Ain showcased their champion spirit in a pulsating Capital Derby, Sharjah’s latest stellar acquisition shone and Al-Nasr took a giant step toward safety during a consequential matchweek 16 from ADNOC Pro League.
NBA-Reaction to LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time top scorer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday, scoring 38 points in their 133-130 home loss to Oklahoma City Thunder to set a record of 38,390.
James, Antetokounmpo will captain NBA All-Star teams
LeBron James will tie Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- the man he is on track to overtake as the NBA's all-time leading scorer -- for most All-Star Game appearances with 19.