After time in the wilderness, Louis CK is welcomed in Israel
HOLON, Israel — Two years after being swept up in the #MeToo movement and acknowledging sexual misconduct with multiple women, comedian Louis C.K. too...
Michigan State helping Winston through grieving process
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Cassius Winston’s voice, already measured and low-key, has been tinged with melancholy these past weeks. A glint of sadness has been...
Top-ranked Oregon beats Oklahoma State 89-72 at Paradise Jam
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Ruthy Hebard had 30 points and 18 rebounds and No. 1 Oregon survived a second-half challenge from Oklahoma State in ...
GoFundMe donations spike for SFA player after upset of Duke
DURHAM, N.C. — The biggest winner in the aftermath of Stephen F. Austin’s shocking upset of No. 1 Duke might be the fundraising effort for the family ...
Bahamas counting on sports to aid Dorian recovery efforts
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Any concern about whether it was appropriate to be playing sports in the Bahamas while parts of the multi-island nation con...
Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 Michigan State 71-66 in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Landers Nolley II hit a big 3-pointer in the final minute and scored 22 points, helping Virginia Tech hold off No. 3 Michigan State ...
Duke solidifies No. 1 in AP Top 25; Maryland rises to No. 5
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski set the record for wins coaching a No. 1 team when his top-ranked Blue Devils knocked off California and Georgetown on back...
Arizona women ranked for 1st time in 15 years; Oregon No. 1
NEW YORK — Arizona’s Adia Barnes has her team headed in the right direction in her fourth year coaching at her alma mater.
D-II lifer Magee joins Coach K as members of 1,100-win club
NEW YORK — Herb Magee is the "Shot Doctor," who has worked with kids to the pros on the art of the jumper, while quietly crafting a Hall of Fame coach...
Charles Barkley apologizes for comment about hitting a woman
Charles Barkley has issued an apology for a comment he made to a female political reporter about hitting her.
Carmelo Anthony takes a new outlook to his new team
NEW ORLEANS — Carmelo Anthony had accepted the possibility that his NBA career might be over.
Starting over: Anthony set with Blazers and jersey No. 00
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony is now set with the Portland Trail Blazers and starting over with jersey No. 00.
Duke heads to Madison Square Garden after return to No. 1
Duke found itself in a familiar position this week by reclaiming the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.
Carmelo aims to knock off rust, knock down shots for Blazers
Plenty has changed since Carmelo Anthony last played an NBA game.
Winston speaks after Michigan State tops Charleston Southern
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Cassius Winston made his first comments in public since the death of his brother, thanking Michigan State fans for their support...
Notre Dame’s 12-year run in women’s AP Top 25 is over
NEW YORK — Notre Dame’s 12-year run in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll is over.
No. 12 Seton Hall placed on 3 years’ probation by NCAA
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — The NCAA has placed the men’s basketball program at Seton Hall on probation for three years, taken away a scholarship for the 202...
Porzingis returns as Knicks show signs of chaos he escaped
NEW YORK — When Kristaps Porzingis crashed to the Madison Square Garden floor in pain on Feb. 6, 2018, it was soon clear that would be his final play ...
Memphis, Wiseman have 1 more game, then it’s back to court
James Wiseman has one more game before heading back to court with his attorneys as they take on the NCAA in a high-stakes battle to keep the 7-foot-1 ...
Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, 67-64
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sam Cunliffe scored 17 points, including two free throws with 6.8 seconds remaining, and Evansville stunned No. 1 Kentucky 67-64 on T...
No. 3 Spartans, No. 13 Tigers face tough Week 2 challenges
Memphis and Michigan State face tough matchups amid difficult off-court situations to headline college basketball's second week.
Spurs retire Parkers’ jersey in emotional ceremony
SAN ANTONIO — Boris Diaw was rightly concerned about the well-being of a scrawny 19-year-old kid moving to a new country and attempting to compete aga...
Celtics F Hayward has surgery on broken left hand
BOSTON — Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was having surgery on his broken left hand, a move that is expected to keep him out for about six weeks...
Oregon stuns US team; C. Vivian Stringer reaches milestone
NEW YORK — It didn't count in the standings, but the most shocking game of the opening week of women's basketball was No. 1 Oregon stunning the U.S. w...
Heat suspend guard Dion Waiters for 10 games
MIAMI — Dion Waiters has been handed a 10-game suspension by the Miami Heat, with the team citing multiple examples of conduct detrimental to the team...
A rarity: Lillard, Russell both top 50-point mark in losses
A career-best for Damian Lillard. A career-best for D'Angelo Russell.
NBA: Leonard not healthy so Clippers allowed to rest him
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard isn't healthy three weeks into the season, according to the NBA, which says that as a result the Los Angeles Clippers can ...
Back at Michigan, Howard begins a new challenge
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Juwan Howard was musing recently about the state of college basketball when the new Michigan coach interrupted himself.
LeBron 3rd straight triple-double, Lakers rally past Bulls
CHICAGO — LeBron James and Anthony Davis watched and cheered as Kyle Kuzma powered a big fourth-quarter run for Los Angeles.