Tag: Basketball
Analysis: Popovich has to love play from Olympians in finals
The happiest basketball coach in the world right now should be Milwaukee’s Mike Budenholzer, since he's one win away from the NBA title.
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Balance, grit put Bucks on verge of 1st title in 50 years
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo believes it’s the tenacity of the Bucks that has Milwaukee a game away from its first championship in a half...
AP Source: Wizards offering coaching job to Wes Unseld Jr.
The Washington Wizards are offering their coaching job to Wes Unseld Jr. and expect to reach an agreement with him, a person with knowledge...
Column: No need for the NCAA in new world of college sports
It’s taken way too long but, finally, Mark Emmert is speaking the truth. He’s seen the future, and it doesn’t include him or his...
Wizards draw on storied name, hire Wes Unseld Jr as coach
WASHINGTON — Wes Unseld Jr. was hired as coach of the Washington Wizards on Saturday, bringing the former Denver Nuggets assistant full circle with...
Plenty at stake for NBC as COVID Olympics opening looms
NEW YORK — If all goes well for NBC Universal over the next several weeks, Americans will be buzzing about the Olympic performances of...
St. John’s adds Rutgers assistant Vetrone to hoops staff
NEW YORK — St. John's has added veteran assistant coach Greg Vetrone to its basketball staff.
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Kevin Love out; US basketball now to replace 2 players
Kevin Love has withdrawn from the Olympics because of a calf injury, forcing the U.S. basketball team to replace two players on its roster.
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AP sources: Ogwumike files appeal to play in Olympics
LAS VEGAS — Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams have filed appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a last-ditch effort to play...
The waiting Games: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo
Sydney McLaughlin turns 22 three days after the final of the 400-meter hurdles, in which she might win Olympic gold and may even lower...