Repeat? Spain reigned, US upset last time Japan hosted hoops
When major international basketball last came to the Tokyo area, the U.S. sent LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony.
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After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men’s lead
Grant Hill was not looking for new things to do.
He’s...
Title rewards Antetokounmpo’s decision to commit to Bucks
MILWAUKEE — This could have been the offseason in which Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the free-agent market and perhaps teamed up with another superstar to...
Wolves sale approved, as Taylor sends 20% to Lore, Rodriguez
MINNEAPOLIS — The first increment of the $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore and retired baseball star Alex...
Young nucleus intact, Suns wait to see if Chris Paul returns
PHOENIX — In his 16th season, Chris Paul took a risk, deciding that a young, unproven Phoenix Suns team was worth joining in his...
Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Ogwumike’s appeal
LAS VEGAS — Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams won't be playing for Nigeria in the Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected...
Replacement named for Liz Cambage in Australian Olympic team
SYDNEY — Sara Blicavs has been given a late call-up to the Tokyo Olympics after WNBA star Liz Cambage’s withdrawal from the Australian women's...
Colangelo seeks golden finish to time leading USA Basketball
Jerry Colangelo recalls it as a watershed year in his life.
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Group licensing: A new way for college athletes to cash in
With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to...
Bam’s banner plan: Win Olympic gold to lift spirits in Miami
MIAMI — The banners are all aligned next to one another, swaying from the rafters over the court where the Miami Heat play their...