Basketball

Paige Bueckers scores 21 in return to Connecticut as Wings beat Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn.

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How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune

The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence.

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Inside the numbers: Pacers, Thunder set to play Game 7 for NBA title on Sunday night

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For the 20th time, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Indiana will play at Oklahoma City on Sunday night in the final game of the season, with the winner getting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

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Rutgers' Harper headlines a bevy of 1-and-done guards set to go high in the NBA draft

There's a deep set of high-end guard prospects in the upcoming NBA draft. Rutgers point guard Dylan Harper is positioned to be the first name called after projected No.

Jun 20, 2025 7:03 AM Read more >

For Pacers and Thunder, there's no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder were turning the page.

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Former NBA great Vlade Divac breaks a hip in motorcycle accident in Montenegro

PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Former NBA center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday.

Jun 20, 2025 3:48 AM Read more >

Pacers avoid 2nd straight home-court playoff exit, routing Thunder to force Game 7

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers did not let another home-court opportunity slip away Thursday night.

Jun 19, 2025 9:58 PM Read more >

Thunder fans expecting to celebrate NBA title see hopes dashed as Indiana forces Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hundreds of confident Oklahoma City fans who flocked to the Paycom Center expecting to celebrate the Thunder's first NBA championship on Thursday night headed for the exits when their team fell behind by 30 points.

Jun 19, 2025 9:34 PM Read more >

Kayla Thornton scores 16 points as Valkyries rally past Fever

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kayla Thornton hit two key 3-pointers over the final 4:57 and scored 16 points to go with six rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries rallied past Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 88-77 on Thursday night.

Jun 19, 2025 9:24 PM Read more >

Tyrese Haliburton helps spark Pacers' Game 6 win over Thunder while playing with strained calf

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton jumped into the passing lane for a steal and tiptoed his way along the sideline before spinning and throwing a no-look pass to Pascal Siakam for a dunk over a pair of Oklahoma City defenders.

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