The great Bill Russell remembered at NBA All-Star weekend
February 20, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — This was the first All-Star weekend since the death of 11-time champion, Hall of Fame player and Hall of Fame coach Bill Russell.
He was not forgotten.
The entire season has been a tribute to Russell, with all teams putting his No.
As he turns 38, LeBron is clear: He still wants title shots
December 29, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — It was 2006. LeBron James wasn’t even midway through his first stint in Cleveland. He made the playoffs for the first time, was already a globally recognized star and well on his way to becoming the game’s best player.
Arbitrator will referee Dr. J’s suit against brand developer
November 28, 2022 GMTDOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge on Monday halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a brand-development and marketing company, ruling that the dispute must go to arbitration.
Duke captain Wendell Moore Jr. declares for NBA draft
April 22, 2022 GMTWendell Moore Jr. is the third Duke player this week to announce plans to enter the NBA draft.
The school revealed Moore's decision Thursday night, saying he would hire an agent. The 6-foot-5, 213-pound junior and potential first-round pick won the Julius Erving Award as college basketball’s top small forward this season.
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April 16, 2022 GMTApril 17
1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title.
1976 — Mike Schmidt hits four consecutive home runs and drives in eight runs as the Philadelphia Phillies overcome a 13-2 deficit to beat the Cubs 18-16 in 10 innings at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
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February 13, 2022 GMTFeb. 14
1934 — The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the NHL All-Stars 7-3. The game is played as a benefit for fomer Toronto player Ace Bailey. Bailey suffers a skull fracture earlier in the season from a hit by Boston’s Eddie Shore.
Rivals Magic, Bird highlight AP’s 1980s all-decade NBA team
January 17, 2022 GMTLARRY BIRD
“Larry Legend” played his entire 13-year career with the Boston Celtics, and his rivalry with Los Angeles Lakers guard Earvin “Magic” Johnson catapulted the league to new heights. Bird's sharp shooting, pinpoint passing and rugged rebounding helped the Celtics win NBA titles in 1981, 1984 and 1986.
Column: Rodgers ‘audible’ on vaccine not the right call
November 4, 2021 GMTThere are some potentially serious problems with the “unvaccinated-Aaron Rodgers-has-COVID-19” story, so let’s get the funny business out of the way first.
When reporters asked the Green Bay Packers quarterback back in August whether he’d been vaccinated, he replied, “Yeah, I’ve been immunized.”
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October 19, 2021 GMTOct. 20
1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England’s Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at Belmont Park. The race, the International Special, marks the first time an English champion is sent to the U.S.
AP Sportlight
April 16, 2021 GMTApril 17
1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title...
AP Sportlight
February 13, 2021 GMTFeb. 14
1934 — The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the NHL All-Stars 7-3. The game is played as a benefit for fomer Toronto player Ace Bailey...
AP Sportlight
October 17, 2019 GMTOct. 20
1923 — Zev, winner of the 1923 Kentucky Derby, beats England's Papyrus, winner of the 1923 Epsom Derby, in a $100,000 match race at Belmont Park. The race, the International Special, marks the first time an English champion is sent to the U.S.
76ers unveil statue honoring Charles Barkley
September 13, 2019 GMTCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have honored Charles Barkley with a statue along their Legends Walk outside their practice facility in Camden...
76ers to unveil statue honoring Charles Barkley
September 6, 2019 GMTCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers will honor Charles Barkley with a statue along their Legends Walk outside their practice facility in Camden...
BIG ATLANTIC CLASSIC
January 22, 2019 GMTWest Virginia University football head coach Neal Brown was announced as the Jan. 27 guest speaker for the 30th Big Atlantic Classic basketball tournament banquet in the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Gonzaga trio on Wooden Award 50-player preseason watch list
November 7, 2018 GMTRui Hachimura has become a familiar name on preseason watch lists, with Killian Tillie not far behind and Zach Norvell Jr. receiving several mentions.
For the third time this week, Hachimura was listed on a national player of the year watch list, the latest being the Wooden Award.
Erving Greets Fans, Talks Sixers During Mohegan Visit
July 1, 2018 GMTPLAINS TWP. — As the NBA landscape shifts in real time, “The Doctor” paid a house visit to the Wyoming Valley and gave his evaluation of the game.
Philadelphia 76ers all-time great and Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving stopped by The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Saturday as part of the race track’s