New Pac-12 boss Kliavkoff doesn’t see expansion as a must
LOS ANGELES — George Kliavkoff had a lot on his plate in his first couple of months as Pac-12 commissioner — visiting campuses, discussing...
New coach Green sees Pelicans primed to ascend as Suns have
METAIRIE, La. — New Pelicans coach Willie Green sees New Orleans as a team on the cusp of contending — a conclusion he explains...
USC freshman Mobley headlines list of big men in NBA draft
Evan Mobley made a quick impact with his athleticism and defense for Southern California, bringing the Trojans within a game of the Final Four.
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China spoils Puerto Rico women’s hoops debut with 97–55 win
SAITAMA, Japan — Li Yueru scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as China spoiled Puerto Rico's Olympic debut in women's basketball Tuesday night...
US men’s basketball seeking some ways to click on offense
SAITAMA, Japan — Kevin Durant was the leading scorer for Brooklyn this past season. Same goes for Damian Lillard in Portland, Devin Booker in...
Atlanta Dream sign veteran forward Candice Dupree
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream signed seven-time All-Star Candice Dupree on Monday.
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Where’s Ruthie? Nigerian assistant watches US win from hotel
SAITAMA, Japan — Nigeria assistant coach Ruthie Bolton could only watch and yell at the television in a Japanese hotel room Tuesday as the...
Belgium women beat Australia 85-70 in their Olympic debut
SAITAMA, Japan — Emma Meesseman scored 32 points and Belgium won its Olympic debut, beating Australia 85-70 on Tuesday in the opener for both...
‘I am who I am’: Olympics seem to draw out Patty Mills’ best
SAITAMA, Japan — Patty Mills really wants no part of the talk that he turns into a different player when he puts on the...
Swimming gold for Alaska, early exit for Osaka
TOKYO — Alaska produced a gold medal swimmer, while host Japan won't get to celebrate a tennis gold medal after Naomi Osaka got knocked...