Detroit Pistons Legend Rip Hamilton Breaks Down Lethal Off-Ball Movement

Detroit Pistons Legend Rip Hamilton Breaks Down Lethal Off-Ball Movement

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Heat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again

MIAMI (AP) — A'ja Wilson found out Thursday that she was the WNBA's Most Valuable Player.

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they’ve traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats look to finish this time in rematch with Edmonton Elks

HAMILTON — Quarterback Harrison Frost and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are getting another shot at the Edmonton Elks.

Caitlin Clark denounces the hateful messages Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell says she received

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark still wants Kelsey Mitchell as a teammate — even though Clark understands that's not always easy.

Hilllmon's late bucket, Reese heroics lead Dream to an OT win over Liberty

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

Down 2-0 to Valkyries in WNBA semifinals, defending champion Aces face elimination at home

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Becky Hammon is blunt and brutally honest.

'I played outer wing for Mourinho!' – Cristian Chivu uses career story to back Andy Diouf

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has rejected rigid formation debates, emphasizing tactical principles over modules. The former defender praised Andy Diouf's versatility with France and addressed Zvonimir Boban's comments on Petar Sucic.

Burton's 3-pointer with 41 seconds left helps send Valkyries past Aces 83-81 for 2-0 semifinals lead

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Veronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, Tiffany Hayes had 21 points, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series.

The Steelers' tempers flared in Cleveland. The players say it's a sign of passion, not impatience

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers learned the NFL is a reality show, complete with cameras that rarely miss a thing — particularly anything he does — long, long ago.

Jaguars want to 'stay firm on the plan' to use Travis Hunter primarily on defense

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A public service announcement: Don’t ask Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen about 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter playing receiver.

Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones relives Saquon Barkley's backward hurdle two years later

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones remembers a steady stream of messages and questions about Saquon Barkley’s extraordinary backward hurdle.

Hamilton PWHL team unveils inaugural jerseys ahead of debut season

HAMILTON — Hamilton's new PWHL franchise unveiled its inaugural jerseys Thursday ahead of the 2026-27 season.

LeBron James has a strong start in his first game with the 76ers and expects things to get better

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James knew Thursday night was going to feel different, playing in a game for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time.

Reese scores 23, Hillmon makes go-ahead basket in OT as Dream beat Liberty 101-98 for a 2-0 lead

ATLANTA (AP) — Angel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.

Lamar Jackson misses practice for the Baltimore Ravens, 3 days after injuring his ankle

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, three days after injuring his ankle in a win over Tennessee.

Darian Mensah and No. 4 Miami remain fixed on the process, even amid hot start

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's uniform was caked with various layers of the Clemson turf, grass-stained and dirt-spattered as proof of him taking some big hits in that game last weekend. And afterward, Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal felt a need to check on him.

Ex-college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admits demanding $9,000 from victim in fraud scheme

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa admitted Thursday to demanding $9,000 from a victim as part of a fraud scheme.

Ravens rule out injured stars Lamar Jackson and Trey Hendrickson for game vs. Falcons

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson for their upcoming game at Atlanta because of injuries.

Bo Nix isn't taking any advice from TV analysts about how to fix the Broncos' offense

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Bo Nix is searching for answers to the Denver Broncos' offensive struggles but isn't taking any advice from quarterbacks-turned-TV-analysts like Dan Orlovsky and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who suggested he's risk-averse right now and too impatient to let plays develop.

DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive play-calling for the 0-4 Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans is taking over defensive play-calling duties for the winless Texans.