Basketball

WNBA: Wings out-race Fever to season-opening victory

Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points, Paige Bueckers and Odyssey Sims tallied 20 apiece and the Dallas Wings opened the new season with a 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever...

WNBA: Storm, Sun seeking stouter defensive efforts

The Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm are both looking to play better defensively when they meet Sunday in...

WNBA: Youthful Mystics seeking rare win against Liberty

After their first season-opening win on the road since 2015, the Washington Mystics host the New York Liberty...

WNBA: Janelle Salaun propels Valkyries to opening win over Storm

Janelle Salaun came off the bench to score 20 points, making five 3-pointers, as the Golden State Valkyries...

WNBA: Angel Reese, Dream open against rookie Olivia Miles, Lynx

Angel Reese will make her official Atlanta debut when the Dream visit the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday night...

NBA: ‘Underappreciated’ Pistons open playoffs against Magic

The Detroit Pistons had the best record in the Eastern Conference for most of the season. They ride into the playoffs as the conference's...

NBA: Thunder open NBA playoffs as heavy favorites to repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions. Led by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are listed at +110...

NBA: Celtics, 76ers renew acquaintances in series opener

Although the Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers met four times during the regular season, each team will have a different look Sunday afternoon when they...

NBA: Raptors G Immanuel Quickley out for Game 1 vs. Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley will sit out Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday...

NBA: Warriors’ Steve Kerr to ponder future for a week or two

Warriors coach Steve Kerr wants to contemplate his situation for a week or two before discussing his future plans with Golden State officials. Kerr, 60,...

NBA: Jalen Green, Suns shoot past Warriors, charge into playoffs

Jalen Green's 36 points helped lift the Phoenix Suns into the playoffs with a 111-96 play-in win over the visiting Golden State Warriors on...