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Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
Caitlin Clark is excited to make her U.S. national team debut next week when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum filled with 'gratitude' in his return to court following Achilles surgery
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
There were times when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn't sure if he'd make it back to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA record for career field goals
Arnie Stapleton And Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 6:05 a.m. | Save Story
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history but his night ended with a disheartening loss and a sore left elbow.
Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes. What she found when she took over the team in 2019 was a major gap in data and training compared to what's available for men.
LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 12:01 a.m. | Save Story
LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.
Rookie Cooper Flagg has a mixed return to the Mavericks' starting lineup in loss to the Magic
Dick Scanlon, Associated Press | Updated March 5 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was back in the starting lineup for Dallas against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night after missing eight games with a foot injury. He had a mixed return to action.
Trae Young brings plenty of excitement to the court in limited minutes in his Wizards debut
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Trae Young had 12 points and six assists in just over 19 minutes in his first game with the Washington Wizards. Washington lost 122-112 to Utah. Washington acquired Young from Atlanta in January, but he hadn't played since then because of quadriceps and knee issues. He showed off plenty of tricks in his debut for the Wizards. On his team's first offensive possession he breezed in for a layup. Later in the first half, Young faked a behind-the-back pass with his right hand and then switched the ball to his left before making a contested layup.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery
Kyle Hightower, Associated Press | Updated March 5 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season's playoffs.
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 4 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
She was a two-time state champion in high school coming out of the Syracuse area. She then was a four-time NCAA champion at UConn. She's won three WNBA titles, three World Cup gold medals, three Olympic gold medals, even two EuroLeague titles.
Late Sixers run sinks Jazz 106-102 in Philadelphia
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted March 4 - 8:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Jazz came up short once again in their 106-102 loss to the 76ers on Wednesday night. Keyonte George eclipsed 30-points for the second-straight game but it wasn't enough.
WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 4 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players' association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, said Wednesday she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement.
Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights. Spurs also shine bright in hot streak
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Already a bit of a worldly traveler, Victor Wembanyama recently posted a slideshow of photos on Instagram of his first experience in Alaska seeing the northern lights.
Luka Doncic scores 27 points as the Lakers rally past the Pelicans, 110-101
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted March 3 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Snooze and lose: San Antonio's Harrison Barnes ends iron man streak because of nap injury
The Associated Press | Posted March 3 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle.
NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club
The Associated Press | Updated March 3 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
Luke Kornet called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City, saying he and other NBA players were surprised by the team's decision to promote the adult entertainment club.
Nuggets outlast Jazz 128-125 as Keyonte George, Jamal Murray duel
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted March 2 - 11:23 p.m. | Save Story
Keyonte George scored 36 points in his second game back from an ankle injury while Denver's Jamal Murray exploded for 45 points to lead the Nuggets to a 128-125 win over the Jazz.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.
