Basketball
Former Wizard Arenas arrested, accused of running illegal poker ring in California
Former Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday after federal authorities accused him of running an "illegal gambling business in which high-stakes poker games" were played at his mansion in Los Angeles.
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris
The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic this season.
Citron scores 28 and Iriafen has 22, both career bests, to lift Mystics past Sky
Sonia Citron scored 28 points and Kiki Iriafen added 22, career highs for both, and the Washington Mystics handed the Chicago Sky their sixth straight loss with a 103-86 victory on Tuesday night.
Mavericks hire Ethan Casson in new role as president under CEO Rick Welts
The Dallas Mavericks hired Ethan Casson in a new role as president Tuesday, giving CEO Rick Welts someone to handle daily operations on the business side while he focuses on the franchise's plans for a new arena.
Texas man gets prison term for stalking WNBA star Clark
A 55-year-old Texas man who told police he was in "an imaginary relationship" with WNBA star Caitlin Clark was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Monday after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing the Indiana Fever guard.
Tulane basketball player Gregg Glenn III, a former Michigan transfer, dies unexpectedly
Tulane power forward Gregg Glenn III, a starter throughout last season after having transferred from Michigan in 2023, has died unexpectedly.
Shaq has been refurbishing basketball courts for 30 years, knows first hand how they can help kids
Shaquille O'Neal knows exactly how much refurbishing a basketball court can mean to a community and the kids who play on it.
Mercury pull away with a strong second half to drop Mystics
Alyssa Thomas scored 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and added eight assists and the Phoenix Mercury took control in the third quarter, defeating the Washington Mystics 88-72 on Sunday night.
Mystics overcome fourth-quarter drought to beat Storm
Shakira Austin had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Sug Sutton scored 13 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 69-58 on Saturday night.
Fever guard Cunningham fined for TikTok post criticizing referees
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing the league's referees, she wrote on X.
WNBA All-Star ratings dip without Clark, still surpass 2023 measures
The WNBA missed Caitlin Clark over the weekend. The Indiana Fever star was present for the All-Star festivities in Indianapolis, but ratings for the star-studded exhibition game fell as she remained on the sideline with a groin injury.
Meesseman set to join Liberty in her return to WNBA
Emma Meesseman, the 2019 WNBA Finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022, is joining the New York Liberty, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday.
Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million, AP source says
Damian Lillard is back where he started.
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears
Masai Ujiri's July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride. The recently-fired former Toronto Raptors executive is navigating his sudden departure from a franchise where he'd spent 13 seasons while also launching the second edition of his private foundation's Giants of Africa Festival - all within a one-month span.
Mystics’ Sykes gets first WNBA All-Star Game nod as Clark’s replacement
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark said she'll miss the league's All-Star weekend after aggravating a groin injury during an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun this week.
Clark sidelined again with status for All-Star weekend up in the air
The Indiana Fever might be without star guard Caitlin Clark again for a bit after she injured her groin Tuesday night late in a win over the Connecticut Sun.
