When Kobe Bryant surpassed Michael Jordan to become the third highest scorer in NBA history, MJ had a special message for the Lakers star: “Go…
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics traded point guard Rajon Rondo to Dallas on Thursday night, cutting ties with the last remnant of their last NBA championship while giving Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks a chance at another title. The Celtics will send Rondo and forward Dwight Powell to Dallas for Jameer Nelson, Jae Crowder, […]
Ever since he’s been named as the team’s Global Ambassador, Drake‘s been very involved with the Toronto Raptors basketball team. So much so, the…
The holiday season isn’t only a time for fellowship and family, it’s also a time to enjoy some of your favorite pastimes. Each Christmas,…
NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson praised recent activism by professional athletes on Tuesday and called for more conversation among government, law enforcement and black leaders. The basketball Hall of Famer made his remarks a day after Cleveland star LeBron James and other players wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts before the Cavaliers’ 110-88 victory at […]
For the second time since the project broke ground earlier this year, cost projections for the construction of a new Atlanta Falcons stadium have increased,…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Harvey Pollack is the last original NBA employee, the man who scribbled “100” on a piece of paper for Wilt Chamberlain to hold in the classic 1962 snapshot of his record scoring game. So how about it, Harv: Any need to make another “100” sign for Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown? “It […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An apologetic Jeffery Taylor said he will not appeal the NBA’s 24-game suspension following his guilty plea on domestic violence charges. The Hornets forward addressed the media on Monday and said he takes “full responsibility” for his actions and deemed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s punishment “appropriate.” Taylor apologized to the Hornets […]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nike is pulling back on plans for a shoe that sneakily honors Allen Iverson after the former NBA superstar questioned whether the company could use his old number and team colors while he’s endorsed by rival Reebok. Iverson says Nike used his identity, likeness and persona without permission for a sneaker out […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wanted to send a strong message on the league’s lack of tolerance for domestic violence. So he suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Jeffery Taylor for 24 games without pay after Taylor pleaded guilty last month to misdemeanor domestic violence assault and malicious destruction of hotel property. “While the […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Collins played 22 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season and was not on the roster this season. He announced his retirement in a first-person story for Sports Illustrated, saying it has been “been 18 exhilarating […]
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith went after Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams on his Sirius XM radio show Friday for criticizing coverage of the team. Last week, Carter-Williams wrote a piece for Derek Jeter’s website The Players’ Tribune, saying his 0-9 team wasn’t deliberately tanking another season just to get a high draft pick. In his […]
