Tag: NBA basketball
Boston’s minor league affiliate now called Maine Celtics
PORTLAND, Maine — The minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics is changing its name to match the NBA franchise.
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NBA announces formation of NBA Africa, eyes further growth
NEW YORK — The NBA announced Monday that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the...
AP Sportlight
May 25
1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating...
Curry, Warriors look forward to another chance next season
SAN FRANCISCO — All along, Stephen Curry just wanted to play for something at the end after everybody counted out his Golden State Warriors...
Nets recover from stars’ slow start, beat Celtics 104-93
NEW YORK — Brooklyn's Big Three went from way off to off and running.
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Lillard leads 3-point barrage, Blazers beat Nuggets 123-109
DENVER — Damian Lillard scored 34 points and led Portland's 3-point barrage that sparked the Trail Blazers' 123-109 win over the Denver Nuggets in...
Ex-Michigan State player Appling wanted in fatal shooting
DETROIT — Detroit police named a former Michigan State University basketball star as the suspect in a deadly shooting late Saturday.
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Harris scores 37 leads 76ers past Wizards 125-118 in Game 1
PHILADELPHIA — Tobias Harris showed why Philadelphia might have its own Big 3 worthy of winning a championship.
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Suns’ Paul dealing with shoulder injury vs. Lakers
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns All-Star point guard Chris Paul is dealing with a right shoulder injury during his team's playoff game against the Los...
Suns win in return to playoffs, beating Lakers 99-90
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 16 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their first playoff game...
