Pro Basketball

Wembanyama shaves head, shines brightly in leading Spurs past Antetokounmpo, Bucks

Victor Wembanyama limped off the court in the opening minutes of the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks after injuring his right leg.

No. 2 South Carolina women beat No. 4 Texas 68-65 to avenge only loss

Joyce Edwards had 14 points and eight rebounds, Tessa Johnson added 13 points and No. 2 South Carolina avenged its only loss this season by beating No. 4 Texas 68-65 for its 11th straight win.

US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban

The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban.

Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft.

Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Europe. But things take time

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has reaffirmed plans to launch a new league in Europe in partnership with FIBA.

Bully ball: Top-ranked Arizona manhandling opponents during undefeated start

Arizona has become the bully on the block.

NBA hopes Ja Morant can play in Grizzlies-Magic game at London on Sunday

The NBA hopes Memphis guard Ja Morant will play Sunday after missing Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic with a right calf issue.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors are charging 20 people, including 15 former college basketball players, in what they call a scheme to fix NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.

Peat scores 24, No. 1 Arizona remains undefeated with 89-82 win over rival Arizona State

Koa Peat had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Tobe Awaka added 25 points and top-ranked Arizona remained undefeated with an 89-82 win over rival Arizona State.

Cooper Flagg sprains an ankle and is ruled out after halftime as Mavs lose to Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has been ruled out for the second half against Denver after the No. 1 overall pick sprained his left ankle in the first half.

Braden Smith leads 2nd-half charge in No. 5 Purdue's 79-72 comeback victory over Iowa

Braden Smith scored all 16 of his points in the second half and tied the Big Ten record for assists in conference play, and No. 5 Purdue overcame a nine-point to beat Iowa 79-72 on Wednesday night.

Division I cabinet changes transfer portal windows for basketball and some other sports

The transfer portal for men’s and women’s basketball will open the day after the championship game for both NCAA Tournaments for a period of 15 days.

Dell Curry finally getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte

Dell Curry has learned that the Charlotte Hornets will retire his No. 30 jersey.

Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankle

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7.

Peterson and Kansas show their potential as Jayhawks crush previously unbeaten No. 2 Iowa State

Kansas has shown what it can do with a healthy Darryn Peterson and a regular rotation.