Tag: Basketball
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 22
1921 — Jim Barnes wins the U.S. Men’s Open...
Milwaukee Bucks’ fans celebrate NBA championship with parade
MILWAUKEE — Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate...
Rhoades, VCU agree to contract extension
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball coach Mike Rhoades has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him on the Rams'...
Cunningham, Suggs headline list of point guards in NBA draft
Cade Cunningham arrived at Oklahoma State as the expected No. 1 overall NBA draft pick and did nothing to change that in one season...
Royals top Brewers 5-2; early start for fans to watch Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Tuesday in a game that began...
Analysis: Bucks GM Jon Horst, a champion from modest roots
So many heroes. The Milwaukee Bucks had no shortage of them on their way to this NBA championship. Giannis Antetokounmpo, of course, tops the...
Antetokounmpo caps extraordinary postseason as Finals MVP
MILWAUKEE — Exactly three weeks after suffering a knee injury that appeared to put his future in doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks...
Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps US hoops rolling
LAS VEGAS — Carol Callan has excelled in many roles during her decades-long career as women's national team director for USA Basketball.
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LaVine cleared, USA Basketball awaits 3 NBA Finals players
USA Basketball expects to have its full 12-man roster available for Sunday’s matchup against France, the first game for both teams in the Tokyo...
Bird, Alvarez chosen to carry US flag at opening ceremony
Four-time Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez were chosen as U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of...