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Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer won't fight the NBA's salary cap circumvention punishment in a reversal of the team's initial defiance and vow to fight against what it called "a heavily biased investigation."
US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart had an American flag draped around her body as she soaked in the moment.
U.S. women top Spain 76-66 to reach the FIBA World Cup final against France
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 12 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
US women storm past Hungary 108-56 to reach FIBA World Cup semifinals
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Napheesa Collier scored 19 points and the U.S. routed Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semifinals of the women's FIBA World Cup on Thursday.
Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having 'fun' playing together for US and not against each other
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 10 - 6:05 a.m. | Save Story
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation helps China reach the quarterfinals
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 9 - 11:54 a.m. | Save Story
Zhang Ziyu has made quite an impression in her women's basketball World Cup debut.
Caitlin Clark's experience at the women's World Cup has been a 'pinch-me moment' for the WNBA star
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark has been blown away by the enthusiasm from the international fan base turning out at the women's FIBA World Cup and said the tournament is a fun respite from the "craziness" of the WNBA season.
Lakers announce statue for former head coach Phil Jackson
Field Level Media | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Sep 08 (Field Level Media) - The Los Angeles Lakers will add to their collection of statues outside their downtown arena, with former head coach Phil Jackson getting the bronze treatment on April 9 of next year.
Pelicans acquire AJ Johnson, Taj Gibson from Grizzlies
Field Level Media | Updated Sept. 8 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
Sep 08 (Field Level Media) - The New Orleans Pelicans acquired AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson from the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round draft pick and a future second-round pick swap.
Pelicans and Grizzlies swap former first rounders Jordan Hawkins and AJ Johnson in multiplayer trade
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 8 - 11:59 a.m. | Save Story
The New Orleans Pelicans traded former first-round draft pick Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to the Memphis Grizzlies for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, the Pelicans announced Tuesday.
Host Germany avoids early exit from women's FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 7 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
Host Germany avoided embarrassment at the women's FIBA World Cup on Monday while Spain advanced to the quarterfinals and France set a record for 3-pointers.
Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 7 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the United States rout the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday.
Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women's FIBA World Cup
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Italy gave the United States a huge scare in the women's FIBA World Cup on Sunday, while China needed overtime to edge the Czech Republic 74-70 in another thriller.
A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in years
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 6 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
The United States faced its stiffest challenge in nearly two decades in the women's FIBA World Cup and escaped with a win over Italy thanks to a few timely baskets late and a key defensive play by Chelsea Gray.
Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 6 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Jackie Young scored 10 points and the U.S. survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday.
Mali shocks Spain in a Women's Basketball World Cup stunner; France, Hungary, Germany also win
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73 on Saturday.
China's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women's Basketball World Cup
CiarÁn Fahey, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 4 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
China's Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The 19-year-old Zhang is 7-foot-3. She gave the United States a tough physical challenge to overcome in the four-time defending champion's opening 94-61 victory. Zhang is taller than basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal and just an inch shorter than San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. There was a buzz of excitement any time Zhang appeared on the court. The teenager finished with 13 points in her worlds debut.
Clark and Bueckers shine in World Cup debuts as the US women rout China 94-61
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers made the most of their World Cup debuts to help the United States rout China in the opener of the tournament.
Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.
