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Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins Rookie of the Year
The No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 ⁠NBA Draft lived up to all of the lofty expectations, leading all qualifying rookies with 21.0 points per game.
28 April 2026 at 01:39

Mavs' Cooper Flagg narrowly wins Rookie of the Year

28 April 2026 at 01:39

The No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 ⁠NBA Draft lived up to all of the lofty expectations, leading all qualifying rookies with 21.0 points per game.

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Lexie Brown Addresses Klay Thompson, Meg Thee Stallion Cheating Rumors
Lexie Brown is calling a foul on the play. The WNBA star shot down rumors that she's romantically involved with Klay Thompson after Megan Thee Stallion publicly accused him of cheating while...
27 April 2026 at 18:13

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Lexie Brown Addresses Klay Thompson, Meg Thee Stallion Cheating Rumors

27 April 2026 at 18:13

Lexie Brown, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson

Lexie Brown is calling a foul on the play. The WNBA star shot down rumors that she's romantically involved with Klay Thompson after Megan Thee Stallion publicly accused him of cheating while...

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Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return
Houston, Toronto and Boston also won in Sunday's playoff action.
27 April 2026 at 07:00

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Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

27 April 2026 at 07:00

Houston, Toronto and Boston also won in Sunday's playoff action.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 as Thunder take commanding 3-0 over Suns
The Thunder are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
26 April 2026 at 02:32

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pours in 42 as Thunder take commanding 3-0 over Suns

26 April 2026 at 02:32

The Thunder are now one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.

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Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2
The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.
23 April 2026 at 06:39

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Thunder take control with another victory over Suns in Game 2

23 April 2026 at 06:39

The Thunder are trying to become the first repeat champion since Golden State in 2017 and 2018.

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Japan to host FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2030
Japan previously hosted the men's basketball World Cup in 2006, but this is the first time the country will host the women's ⁠World Cup.
23 April 2026 at 00:19

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Japan to host FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2030

23 April 2026 at 00:19

Japan previously hosted the men's basketball World Cup in 2006, but this is the first time the country will host the women's ⁠World Cup.

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NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Exits Game With Concussion After Fall
The San Antonio Spurs are ensuring their star player's safety before he returns to the court. Victor Wembanyama was forced to exit the court and was placed into concussion protocol after suffering...
22 April 2026 at 20:04

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NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Exits Game With Concussion After Fall

22 April 2026 at 20:04

The San Antonio Spurs are ensuring their star player's safety before he returns to the court. Victor Wembanyama was forced to exit the court and was placed into concussion protocol after suffering...

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LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets
The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back ⁠to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the host Boston Celtics in a 111-97 decision.
22 April 2026 at 08:00

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LeBron James nets 28 as Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets

22 April 2026 at 08:00

The Philadelphia 76ers bounced back ⁠to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with the host Boston Celtics in a 111-97 decision.

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Scoot stars as Wembanyama ails and Blazers tie Spurs 1-1
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama hit his face on the floor during a drive to the basket, leaving him dazed enough to struggle getting to his feet before jogging off the floor.
22 April 2026 at 03:40

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Scoot stars as Wembanyama ails and Blazers tie Spurs 1-1

22 April 2026 at 03:40

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama hit his face on the floor during a drive to the basket, leaving him dazed enough to struggle getting to his feet before jogging off the floor.

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Wolves escape 19-point hole to level set versus Nuggets
Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds and hit two free throws with 18.8 seconds left to help Minnesota even the Western Conference quarterfinal matchup.
21 April 2026 at 05:51

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Wolves escape 19-point hole to level set versus Nuggets

21 April 2026 at 05:51

Julius Randle had 24 points and nine rebounds and hit two free throws with 18.8 seconds left to help Minnesota even the Western Conference quarterfinal matchup.

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Wembanyama unanimously named NBA defensive player of the year
France international Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent who has helped transform San Antonio into title contenders, earned a perfect 100 votes in the media ballot.
21 April 2026 at 02:48

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Wembanyama unanimously named NBA defensive player of the year

21 April 2026 at 02:48

France international Victor Wembanyama, a generational talent who has helped transform San Antonio into title contenders, earned a perfect 100 votes in the media ballot.