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Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 playersAlabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team.
Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in survey
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in surveyReed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.
Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Read full article: Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA teamA Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Read full article: Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancerBasketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein
Read full article: Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey WeinsteinA U.S. district judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan alleging sexual assault a decade ago.
Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies
Read full article: Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifiesA police lieutenant has testified that three former Memphis police officers broke department rules when they failed to say that they punched and kicked Tyre Nichols on required forms submitted after the January 2023 fatal beating.
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
Read full article: Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish filmA film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction.
Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveaway
Read full article: Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveawayKPRC 2′s Ari Alexander sat down with Vanderbilt ahead of the Jarred Vanderbilt Foundation’s fourth annual backpack giveaway.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions
Read full article: Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractionsAthletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
Read full article: WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights dealWNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals.
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outings
Read full article: Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outingsNBA Summer League is in full swing, and many of the league’s young and developing talents are showcasing their skills. Among the top performers from the first stretch of games has been Rockets’ top draft pick Reed Sheppard.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read full article: Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collisionEx-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.
Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career
Read full article: Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his careerFormer NBA player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor.
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Read full article: Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateCourt papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life.
Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. Griffin
Read full article: Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. GriffinThe Houston Rockets are trading their only pick remaining in the 2024 draft for third-year guard A.J. Griffin, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Atlanta Hawks will receive the 44th overall pick.
Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years later
Read full article: Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years laterIn 1994, the Houston Rockets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after taking down the New York Knicks in a dramatic seven-game series. 30 years later, KPRC 2 is celebrating the Rockets’ unforgettable run.
Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draft
Read full article: Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draftThe New York Liberty will play the Commissioner’s Cup championship game on June 25 against the Minnesota Lynx at UBS Arena since setup for the NBA draft made Barclays Center unavailable.
2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life
Read full article: 2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for lifeTwo more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
Read full article: Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching changeFiring a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails.
WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothly
Read full article: WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothlyWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert says the charter flight program still has a few expected kinks but is running smoothly.
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Read full article: North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood BowlNorth West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert.
Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcast
Read full article: Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcastThe WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league’s app couldn’t broadcast the game.
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Read full article: Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next JanuaryVictor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
Read full article: Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrestThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Read full article: Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replicaCaitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick — in an IndyCar replica.
NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
Read full article: NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley CupThe NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years.
LeBron, Curry, Durant, Embiid headline star-studded 2024 U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster
Read full article: LeBron, Curry, Durant, Embiid headline star-studded 2024 U.S. Olympic men's basketball rosterUSA Basketball has named its men's Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games, with former MVPs LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid among the NBA superstars on the roster.
Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association
Read full article: Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players AssociationA baseball agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft.
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
Read full article: LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar starsLeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars.
When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
Read full article: When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs has raised questions about what happens next.
Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streak
Read full article: Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streakLuka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Kyrie Irving added 24 points and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight and snapped the Houston Rockets’ 11-game winning streak with a 125-107 victory on Sunday night.
Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OTVictor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.
Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In TournamentEntering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletesNCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.
Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges
Read full article: Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase chargesFormer NBA guard Ben Gordon could see criminal charges against him in Connecticut erased from his record next year if he completes a probation program.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital city
Read full article: Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital cityNikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base.
Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff race
Read full article: Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff raceThere have been several factors why the Rockets would be missing out on the postseason for a fourth straight year if the season ended today, but one statistic in particular seems glaring.
5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star break
Read full article: 5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star breakHere are five questions on the Rockets going into the last two months of the regular season as Houston attempts to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. LouisBoston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit.
University of Houston’s Marcus Sasser, Quentin Grimes reunited as teammates in NBA
Read full article: University of Houston’s Marcus Sasser, Quentin Grimes reunited as teammates in NBAThe only other two former Houston players in the NBA are Jarace Walker, who is with Indiana, and Nathaniel Hinton, who is with the Rockets.
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'
Read full article: Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low.”.
NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
Read full article: NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic teamJoel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery.
1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record
Read full article: 1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a recordA collection of sneakers that basketball superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at a New York auction.
Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic pool
Read full article: Grant Hill explains the decision surrounding Draymond Green's omission from the Olympic poolUSA Basketball says it wants the best for Draymond Green, which is why the federation does not have him in its plans for the Paris Olympics.
USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics roster
Read full article: USA Basketball picks 41 NBA players as candidates for the Paris Olympics rosterThere are few surprises in USA Basketball’s men’s player pool for the Paris Olympics that was announced Tuesday, with most of the big names like LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant on the list.
Top 1-and-done NBA prospects have made a big impact in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll
Read full article: Top 1-and-done NBA prospects have made a big impact in the AP Top 25 college basketball pollTop one-and-done NBA prospects are making a big impact in their college team's AP Top 25 standing.
In AP poll's earliest days, some Black schools weren't on the radar and many teams missed out
Read full article: In AP poll's earliest days, some Black schools weren't on the radar and many teams missed outThe teams at Tennessee State in a three-season span from 1956 through 1959 were nearly unbeatable.
G League player and girlfriend are arrested in killing of woman found dead near Las Vegas
Read full article: G League player and girlfriend are arrested in killing of woman found dead near Las VegasAuthorities have arrested a player on the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate and his girlfriend in the killing of a woman whose remains were found outside of Las Vegas earlier this month.
Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million.
Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's return
Read full article: Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's returnNikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich chastises home fans for booing Kawhi Leonard and the ClippersSan Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip soreness
Read full article: 76ers' Joel Embiid out versus Timberwolves with hip sorenessPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse says.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over Bucks
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 54 points, but Haliburton, Pacers rally for 126-124 win over BucksGiannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburton’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.
August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killing
Read full article: August trial date set for officers charged in Tyre Nichols killingA judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
Houston native Jarred Vanderbilt agrees to 4-year $48 million extension with the Lakers
Read full article: Houston native Jarred Vanderbilt agrees to 4-year $48 million extension with the LakersA Houston high school star and current Los Angeles Lakers player has just secured his biggest payday and four more years with the team.
Former NBA player Brandon Hunter collapses during hot yoga, dies at 42
Read full article: Former NBA player Brandon Hunter collapses during hot yoga, dies at 42Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who had stints with the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, collapsed while doing hot yoga and died Tuesday, officials and loved ones said.
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors say
Read full article: Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors sayProsecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye.
‘Big Chicken is taking over Texas’: Shaquille O’Neal opens 2nd restaurant in Houston area
Read full article: ‘Big Chicken is taking over Texas’: Shaquille O’Neal opens 2nd restaurant in Houston areaNBA legend Shaquille O’Neal celebrated the opening of his second Houston area restaurant Wednesday, with a line wrapped out the door filled with diners and fans waiting to greet Shaq and get a taste of his signature meals.