Basketball
Victor Wembanyama leads way as Spurs rout Thunder to even series
San Antonio pulled even at 2-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Game 5 on Tuesday in Oklahoma City, and Game 6 back in San Antonio on Thursday.
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Toronto Raptors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unanimous pick for All-NBA team as Raptors shut out
Hamilton native 1 of 2 unanimous 1st-teamers; Kitchener's Jamal Murray named to 3rd team for 1st time
Toronto Raptors
NBA defensive award voters missed mark in robbing Scottie Barnes
How on earth could 10 voters leave him off completely and how can only three Raptors have ever made even the all-defensive second team?
NBA
Knicks are within one win of NBA Finals after Game 3 win over Cavaliers
New York led the entire game in 121-108 winJalen Brunson scored 30 points to lead the KnicksFinals appearance would be their first since 1999Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges…
Basketball
Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals
The Knicks seized a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals and can complete a sweep in Game 4 on Monday in Cleveland.
Aces
Aces’ 4-game winning streak halted at home by Sparks
Kelsey Plum had 38 points for Los Angeles, and the Las Vegas Aces lost to the Sparks on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena.
Human Interest
How Sunday Basketball League gives scholars a better shot at life
Sundays become more meaningful for these basketball enthusiasts who give unlikely assists to vocational students of Don Bosco Makati
WNBA
Young upstart expansion sisters from Portland stun the Tempo
The Tempo are back in action Wednesday in Chicago against the Sky.
Aces
Aces look for 5th straight win in rematch against Sparks
The Las Vegas Aces, after losing their season opener by 33, are searching for a fifth straight win against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday.
Barnett, Dick
Dick Barnett, Champion Knick With a Singular Jump Shot, Dies at 88
A high-scoring guard, he played on New York’s two title-winning teams in the 1970s. He was remembered for his “fall back, baby” shooting style.
Bridgeman, Junior
Junior Bridgeman, N.B.A. Player Turned Mogul, Dies at 71
He became an entrepreneur during a solid career with the Milwaukee Bucks. He later bought hundreds of fast-food outlets, a Coca-Cola bottling business and Ebony and Jet magazines.
Williams, Gus (1953-2025)
Gus Williams, Guard Who Led Seattle to an N.B.A. Title, Dies at 71
Undersized but speedy and known as the Wizard for his acrobatics, he was a high scorer who in 1979 starred in a series that brought the SuperSonics their only crown.
Basketball
Unrivaled Charts a New Path for Women’s Basketball
A new 3-on-3 league offers a condensed format, some of the best W.N.B.A. players and a made-for-TV approach that aims to bring viewers close to the action.
Van Arsdale, Dick
Dick Van Arsdale, 81, One of First Identical Twins in the N.B.A., Dies
A three-time All-Star, he played for the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. For one season, he and Tom Van Arsdale were hard-to-tell-apart teammates.
Basketball
The NBA Courts That Come From Midwestern Roots and Woods
Connor Sports, in the tiny mill town of Amasa, Mich., is one of the leading makers of hardwood floors for top professional and college teams.
Basketball
Bob Love, Chicago Bulls All-Star, Dies at 81
Love was a cornerstone of the franchise’s success in the early 1970s. He struggled with a stutter that he overcame only after his playing days were over.
Asofsky, Stan (1937-2024)
Stan Asofsky, Vociferous Courtside Superfan of the Knicks, Dies at 87
For decades, beginning in 1959, he was a regular presence at Madison Square Garden (in two locations), befriending players and heckling opposing players and refs.
Wojnarowski, Adrian
‘Woj’ Leaves ESPN, and a Changed Sports Media, to Join St. Bonaventure
At ESPN, Adrian Wojnarowski leveraged social media to get the news out quicker. That skill made him rich and famous. He will manage the basketball team at St. Bonaventure University.
Basketball
Before LeBron and Bronny, These Fathers and Sons Made Sports History
The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to have the first father-son N.B.A. duo in league history. But other dads and sons have played pro sports together as well.
Basketball
Chet Walker, N.B.A. Champion and Movie Producer, Dies at 84
A vital member of the 1966-67 champion Philadelphia 76ers, he later produced a TV series based on the life on the point guard Isiah Thomas’s mother.
Walton, Bill
Bill Walton, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Broadcasting Star, Dies at 71
He won championships in high school, college (U.C.L.A.) and the pros (Trail Blazers and Celtics) before turning to TV as a talkative game analyst in the college ranks.
Basketball
What Caitlin Clark’s Arrival Could Mean for WNBA’s Business
Clark’s arrival has many betting on the W.N.B.A.’s success. But certain structural disadvantages persist, including how much the players earn.
Staley, Dawn
Dawn Staley Is More Than a Basketball Coach for Her Players
For the veteran women’s coach at the college and Olympic levels, honesty and discipline are central to leadership.
Colleges and Universities
Union Push by Dartmouth Athletes Is Distinct From Previous Failed Efforts
A bid to unionize by the Dartmouth men’s basketball team raises questions that earlier unsuccessful campaigns in college sports have not addressed.