Tag: Professional basketball
USC’s Isaiah Mobley won’t follow brother to NBA draft
LOS ANGELES — Isaiah Mobley decided not to follow his younger brother, Evan, into the NBA draft. The junior announced Wednesday that he has...
Scotty Pippen Jr. withdraws from draft, returning to Vandy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Scotty Pippen Jr. has decided to return to Vanderbilt for his junior season after testing his options for the NBA draft....
Michael Avenatti faces sentencing in Nike extortion scheme
NEW YORK — Michael Avenatti, the brash California lawyer who publicly sparred with then-President Donald Trump before criminal fraud charges on two coasts disrupted...
UNC, Florida, Michigan, OU to play in Jumpman Invitational
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Sports Foundation has announced a three-year deal with Jordan Brand to host the Jumpman Invitational, a holiday college basketball...
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1881 — William Renshaw sets the record for the...
Moore non-committal on WNBA return with documentary upcoming
NEW YORK — Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer when asked if he wanted to see his wife, play basketball again.
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Marquette’s Dawson Garcia transferring to North Carolina
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Dawson Garcia, who led Marquette in scoring and rebounding as a freshman last season, has indicated on social media he...
Paris police detain rapper Lil Baby, frisk NBA star Harden
PARIS — American rapper Lil Baby was detained in Paris on Thursday for allegedly transporting drugs, according to the city prosecutor’s office.
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Back in NCAA: Larry Brown joins Hardaway’s staff at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added Hall of Famer Larry Brown to the Tigers’ staff as an assistant, reuniting the former...
McMillan looking for more success as Hawks’ full-time coach
ATLANTA — Nate McMillan earned his deal as full-time coach of the Atlanta Hawks by leading the team to its first playoff appearance since...
