Tag: Men’s basketball
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...
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...
Keller, Royals complete season sweep of Brewers with 6-3 win
MILWAUKEE — Nicky Lopez hit a bases-loaded, tiebreaking double, Brad Keller earned his first win in over six weeks and the Kansas City Royals...
NBA Finals up over last year, but post 4th-lowest average
NEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA Finals and playoffs posted sizable increases over last year. But that was the only good news...
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...