Tag: Men’s basketball
Heat’s Riley fined $25,000 for remarks about a LeBron return
NEW YORK — Miami Heat President Pat Riley was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for being too clear that he'd eagerly welcome...
Hawks remain confident vs 76ers despite Embiid’s dominance
ATLANTA — The Hawks return to Atlanta beaming with confidence in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers despite their inability to...
In the 2021 playoffs, the NBA’s class of 2018 is showing up
Phoenix's Deandre Ayton had Guy Fieri leaping out of his courtside seat with a thundering dunk. Atlanta's Trae Young had Spike Lee leaving early...
Gonzaga promotes Chris Standiford to replace Mike Roth as AD
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga promoted Chris Standiford to director of athletics on Tuesday following the announcement that Mike Roth is retiring at the end...
Boosted by big crowds, Suns try to win again vs Nuggets
PHOENIX — It would have been an awesome play even when Phoenix Suns Arena was empty: Cameron Payne floated a pass to a streaking...
Former president Trump returns as a diminished TV draw
NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump reached less than a million measurable television viewers over the weekend in his return to the public...
New York’s Tom Thibodeau picked as NBA’s coach of the year
NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau got the New York Knicks back to the playoffs, guiding the team to its second-best record in 20 years.
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Mike Roth to retire after 24 years as Gonzaga AD
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth said Monday he will retire on Aug. 31, ending a 24-year run during which the Bulldogs...
Durant has 32, Nets up 2-0 after 125-86 blowout of Bucks
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant scored 32 points in three quarters of a top-to-bottom blowout that sent the Brooklyn Nets halfway to the Eastern...
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
PHOENIX — Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix...
