Feb 17 Lefty Driesell, fiery college basketball coach who put Maryland on the map, dies at 92 By David Ginsburg, Associated Press Lefty Driesell, the Hall of Fame coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday. He was 92. Continue reading
Jan 21 Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer becomes winningest college basketball coach By Janie McCauley, Associated Press Tara VanDerveer became the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history, passing former Duke and Army coach Mike Krzyzewski with her 1,203rd career victory when No. 8 Stanford beat Oregon State 65-56. Continue reading
Nov 01 Controversial coaching legend Bob Knight dies at 83 By Associated Press The brilliant and combustible coach won three NCAA titles at Indiana. Continue reading
Aug 26 Bronny James’ cardiac arrest caused by congenital heart defect, spokesperson says By Beth Harris, Associated Press The 18-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect, according to a family spokeswoman. Continue reading
Jul 25 Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice By Greg Beacham, Associated Press A family spokesman said USC medical staff treated the 18-year-old James on Monday at Galen Center and he was transported to a hospital. Continue reading
Jun 22 AP report: Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics and Smart headed to Grizzlies By Kyle Hightower, Associated Press The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. Continue reading
May 26 WATCH: Bidens host NCAA basketball champions LSU and UConn at the White House By Associated Press The visit had once appeared in jeopardy after Jill Biden suggested that the losing Iowa team be invited, too. But none of that was mentioned as Biden heralded the players for their performance and the way they have helped advance… Continue reading
May 23 LeBron questions retirement after loss to Denver, elimination from playoffs By Greg Beacham, Associated Press LeBron James questioned retirement after his Lakers were swept by the Denver Nuggets despite the highest-scoring postseason half of James' matchless NBA career. Continue reading
May 15 Meet Victor Wembanyama, French phenom set to be drafted by the NBA By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press LeBron James calls Wembanyama “an alien,” and says that with the utmost of respect. Continue reading
May 13 Brittney Griner returns to the court for first time since detainment in Russia By David Brandt, Associated Press The Phoenix Mercury star, who missed the entire 2022 season because of a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia, finished with 10 points and three rebounds in a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Continue reading