USA Basketball opts for luxury cruise ship over Rio's Olympic Village

The men's and women's teams will stay on a luxury cruise ship in lieu of the Olympic Village.

Team USA isn't perfect, but should still bring home the gold

Nothing that happened in the exhibition season has shown that Team USA is in danger of coming back without gold.

Anthony explains why he didn't sing

The Knicks star told his side of the story regarding the sing-a-long he decided to skip this weekend.

Nigerian team to play without Aminu

The Trail Blazers forward said he is leaving his national team due to "continued and unresolved organizational challenges."

Chargers WR Stevie Johnson tears meniscus, out indefinitely

San Diego Chargers receiver Stevie Johnson has a torn meniscus in his right knee and will require surgery.

Lane Kiffin's Twitter bio makes him five years younger

You don't have to lie to kick it, Lane.

USA players troll Draymond Green

From covering Vanessa Carlton to covering their crotches, it seems that this USA Men's basketball squad is having fun with social media.

Kevin Durant defends James Harden

Kevin Durant thinks his former teammate is vastly underrated by the basketball world.

Michael Phelps shows off custom shoes with infant son's footprint

The swimming legend showed off some new swim shoes with a footprint from his son, Boomer, at the USA swim team’s Atlanta camp.

N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory claims he had deal with NBA to keep All-Star Game in Charlotte

McCrory says he tried to work out a deal with the NBA to address the league's problems with HB2.

Kristaps Porzingis rents penthouse above Carmelo Anthony's gym

The second-year big man will have access to the superstar facility.

Olympian Michael Phelps has his own ridiculous emoji app

The 18-time Olympic gold medalist now has his own app featuring emojis of his face, many of them absolutely ridiculous.

Dirk Nowitzki is even worse at soccer than baseball

The German Giant got the chance to take a free kick at a charity shopping game. The results were pretty bad.

Dan Snyder secretly paid for Redskins superfan Chief Zee's funeral

The Redskins owner sent his team's biggest fan off properly.

Warren Sapp bitten by shark while lobstering in Florida Keys

The Hall of Fame defensive lineman has a pretty gnarly gash to show for it.

Olympic vets Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant lead by example as USA thumps China again

Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant put on a show for fans at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night during the USA's 107-57 exhibition victory over China.

Mississippi State's Jeffery Simmons pleads no contest for hitting woman

Jeffery Simmons was facing charges stemming from a video that emerged in March showing him punching a woman on camera.

Seahawks extend coach Pete Carroll's contract through 2019, report says

The NFL's oldest head coach gets a three-year extension.

Josh Gordon's return to Browns slowed by quad injury

The Browns receiver, who was reinstated Monday from a yearlong suspension by the NFL, will have his return slowed by a quad injury.

Eric Berry not expected at start of Chiefs' camp due to contract dispute

The four-time Pro Bowl safety and the Chiefs remain "miles apart" on contract negotiations.

Iowa State football player walks away after being hit by car

Don't expect Chase Allen to be shy about going over the middle after having already walked away from being hit by a car.

Three takeaways from USA Basketball's win over Argentina

The USA came away with a decisive 111-74 win in Las Vegas.

Jon Jones' brother, Arthur, suspended by NFL for PED violation

The Colts defensive end will miss the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league's drug policy.

Dirk Nowitzki's loyalty rewarded by new Mavs deal, report says

Nowitzki is set to make a reported $50 million over the next two years.

Charles Barkley berated teammates during practice while eating McDonald's

Imagine if that had been caught on tape like Allen Iverson's infamous "practice" rant.

Suspension ‘in play’ for Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, report says

The Rebels coach could be punished under a recently enacted NCAA rule.

Coach K calls North Carolina bathroom law 'embarrassing'

The Duke coach is not a fan of House Bill 2.

Odell Beckham Jr. says he helped make Josh Norman 'so relevant'

The Giants receiver says he's the reason the new Redskins defensive back is getting attention these days.

Ty Lawson blames DUI 'misconceptions' for lack of free agency attention

The talented-but-troubled point guard says he's some team will get a bargain when they sign him in free agency.

Coach K: Kobe Bryant wanted no part in Olympic team

Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski won't have to worry about fitting the retired Lakers star into his Rio rotation.

Suns coach Earl Watson saddened by gun violence, officer's death in hometown

The Kansas City, Kan., native wrote an impassioned Facebook post about the death of police Capt. Robert David Melton on Tuesday.

Kevin Durant says Russell Westbrook wasn't a factor in his decision

The Warriors' newest All-Star said he didn't come outside for two days after deciding to leave the Thunder.

Isaiah Crowell attends funeral of Dallas officer, engages in dialogue with officers

The Browns running back traveled to Dallas over weekend to attend the funeral of one of the five officers killed by a sniper on July 7.

Rick Porcello wants MLB players banned after first positive PED test

The Red Sox pitcher says the current system has failed. He wants stiffer penalties for offenders.

Talib recovering after shooting

Though the three-time Pro Bowler reportedly walked with a slight limp, there was no obvious wound below his knee and he says he's running.

Ex-Cardinals exec Chris Correa gets 46 months in prison for hacking Astros

The Cardinals still could face punishment from MLB in connection with the incident.

Cyborg Santos suffers gruesome skull fracture in loss to Michael Page

Santos says he fractured his skull in the loss after he was hit in the head by Page’s flying knee.

Dwight Howard answers rumors about his back, children

The Hawks new center said his back isn't a problem, now or going forward.

Eagles expect Carson Wentz to be inactive on game day

Eagles coach Doug Pederson said there's a good chance Wentz could be the third-string quarterback, which means he could be inactive on game day.

Warriors jersey ads come with big asking price

An advertisement on a Warriors jersey won't come cheap.

Bills' Karlos Williams suspended 4 games, has plenty of time to lose weight

The running back on Friday was hit with a suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Phil Jackson says adding new pieces only part of Knicks puzzle

Phil Jackson knows that it will take more than just new, better talent to get better results for the Knicks.

North Carolina bathroom law interfering with Duke basketball schedule

Albany has canceled its scheduled visit to Duke on Nov. 12 due to New York’s ban on non-essential travel to North Carolina.

Tim Duncan (finally) releases statement about retirement

The former Spurs star released a statement regarding his retirement two days after the franchise broke the news.

Gregg Popovich comes out of his shell to praise Tim Duncan

The normally gruff San Antonio Spurs coach got emotional and personal Tuesday during his press conference discussing Duncan's retirement.

Spurs waive Tim Duncan as parting gift

By waiving him, the team can pay him the remaining $6.3 million he’s guaranteed on his current deal.

Mississippi State's Dan Mullen winning SEC Media Days with sneakers, surfing

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen showcases his off-the-field cool persona. Or at least tries.

Browns want more from Isaiah Crowell after his 'insufficient' apology

The Cleveland running back apologized for posting an Instagram photo of a hooded man cutting a police officer’s neck.

Von Miller says NFL franchise tag is 'league-wide problem'

The Denver Broncos' star linebacker says he's holding out to make a statement against the NFL's franchise tag, which "doesn't make sense."

Why the basketball world never embraced Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan never embraced us, but we never embraced him. And that was our loss.

Twitter remembers Tim Duncan for greatness, bad fashion sense

Tim Duncan's NBA career has left its mark with players and fans.

Jahlil Okafor rants about Sixers trade rumors started by 'lazy writers'

Jahlil Okafor accused reporters of making up stories about his future.

Allyson Felix misses out on Olympic double by less than a second

One woman did secure a double title in Eugene, Ore., but it wasn’t Allyson Felix. It was Tori Bowie, who won Sunday's 200-meter trials race.

France poses greatest challenge to Team USA in Rio Olympics pool play schedule

With Australia missing several key players, France just might be the second best team in the USA's pool.

D'Angelo Russell hits game-winner for Lakers after playing 'like s—'

D'Angelo Russell had a taste of redemption Saturday night as he scored a game-winning 3-pointer for the Lakers.

Justin Gatlin edges out LaShawn Merritt in USA 200m final

The Olympic veterans put on a show Saturday in Eugene.

Mom thanks Damian Lillard for paying son's camp fees

It wasn't a lot of money to a multimillionaire, but Lillard's gift meant quite a bit to one mom.

Brianna Rollins leads list of first-time qualifiers for Team USA

The start of the U.S. Track and Field Olympic trials has been dominated by newbies. Saturday is the veterans' turn.

Von Miller, Broncos reportedly agree on money and length; apart on guarantee

The Denver Broncos and their star linebacker are stuck over guaranteed money.

Aaron Gordon throws down vicious between-the-legs, 360 dunk in pro-am game

OK, so it wasn’t a sanctioned NBA game ... or even a summer league game. But still.

LeBron James vents on Twitter over recent police shootings

James said he "shed multiple tears" at the death of a Minnesota man who was shot and killed by a police officer Wednesday night.

Kevin Durant's Warriors jersey already a hot sell

The Warriors say they sold 1,000 Durant jerseys within two hours of posting them for sale online.

Kevin Durant accepts villain role as part of new challenge

Warriors players helped Durant overcome any apprehension about leaving the Thunder.

Georgia Southern loses scholarships, on probation after academic violations

Georgia Southern will lose scholarships and wins because of academic violations.

Justin Gatlin wins 100-meter trials, headed to Rio for possible matchup with Usain Bolt

The 2004 Olympic gold medalist is headed to Rio after winning the 100-meter dash Sunday at the U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon.

LaShawn Merritt, Allyson Felix run top 400m times to earn Rio berths

Thirty may not be the new 20, but it's still too young to put Felix and Merritt out to pasture.

Kevin Durant 'strongly considering' joining Warriors; decision could come soon

The 27-year-old star could end up with the two-time defending Western Conference champs.

U.S. Olympic track and field trials: Five athletes to watch

For would-be Team USA members, the road to Rio goes through Eugene.

Boozer hoping for comeback

The 13-year NBA vet is hoping to find his way back on the court this fall.

Celtics first-round draft pick Jaylen Brown dunks on trash-talking kid

Jaylen Brown took out his post-draft frustrations by dunking on a kid.

Independent team backed in part by Francis Ford Coppola signs two women

The duo will become the first women to participate in professional co-ed baseball in several years.

Shaq wants son to attend college where coach will 'curse him out'

Shaquille O'Neal has a few basketball programs in mind for his son, Shareef, and they all have disciplined coaches.

Carmelo Anthony has Kevin Durant's ear in New York

The two long-time friends have discussed Kevin Durant's impending free agency.

USA Track and Field Olympic trials: Dates, times, TV channel, how to watch online

The USA Track and Field trials will take place July 1-10 in Eugene, Ore.

Jeremy Lin looking for an NBA 'home,' open to re-joining Knicks

Free-agent guard Jeremy Lin says he’s open to the idea of returning to the place where his career took off during the 2011-12 season.

J.R. Smith's shirtless look available in replica T-shirt

It’s so authentic, it not only mimics the Cavalier's numerous tattoos, but also includes nipple emulation.

Hassan Whiteside says loyalty won't drive free-agent decision

While the young center says he’s thankful for the opportunities, he’s planning on making the most of his impending status as a free agent.

Jamaican sprinter contracts Zika virus, still hopes to compete in Rio Games

Kemar Bailey-Cole, a member of Jamaica’s gold medal-winning 100-meter relay team in London in 2012, still hopes to compete despite virus.

Umpire needs stitches after terrifying hit to the head with bat

Home plate umpire Paul Emmel was hit in the head by a bat Thursday, which slipped from the hands of Angels batter Jefry Marte.

NBA Draft 2016: Lakers select Duke's Brandon Ingram second overall

Duke forward Brandon Ingram will join the Lakers' rebuilding effort.

NBA Draft 2016: 76ers take Ben Simmons first overall

The 76ers, as expected, selected Austrialian native and former LSU forward Ben Simmons with the first overall pick.

Former NFL player arrested following alleged nude home invasion

Former Lions defensive back Stanley Wilson II was shot after he allegedly attempted to invade a home, while nude, in broad daylight.

Georgia dismisses freshman DB after second arrest in three months

Chad Clay was released from UGA's football program Wednesday after being arrested for the second time in 10 weeks.

Dez Bryant sued for excessive damages to rental home

Bryant's former landlord is seeking up to $200,000 in damages.

LA Lakers coach Luke Walton ready to stand on his own in 'dream job'

LA's new coach has been surrounded by basketball excellence his entire life. Now it's his turn to show what he can do.

Dirk Nowitzki opts out of contract with Mavs; will Warriors pursue?

Dirk Nowitzki could be a Warrior when next season rolls around.

Iggy Azalea ends engagement to Lakers' Nick Young, citing trust issues

The Los Angeles Lakers guard has just parted ways with his pop star girlfriend Iggy Azalea, according to her Instagram.

Boy gives baseball to young girl at Rockies-Marlins game, melts everyone's heart

The Marlins-Rockies game was just a sideshow to this sweet moment.

Steve Kerr lashes out at officials over 'ticky-tack' treatment of Stephen Curry

The Warriors coach thinks some of the fouls called against the MVP of the league in Game 6 were "absolutely ridiculous."

Ayesha Curry tweets Warriors families not allowed in arena until Game 6 tipoff

The Warriors' family bus wasn’t allowed into Quicken Loans Arena until just before the start of the game.

Roy Firestone still haunted by 'chummy' O.J. Simpson interview

The respected journalist reflected on the regrettable role he played in shaping O.J. Simpson's story.

Mark Cuban donates $1 million for Dallas police to protect city's LGBT community

The Dallas Police Department just got a big assist from Mark Cuban.

J.R. Smith to become a free agent after NBA Finals, report says

The Cleveland Cavaliers' starting shooting guard may be playing elsewhere next season.

Star power, drama drive NBA Finals TV ratings sky high despite blowouts

Golden State vs. Cleveland has been the second-most watched NBA Finals on ABC through five games.

Simmons still hasn't worked out

Sixers general manager Bryan Colangelo said that the team does not have a workout scheduled with Ben Simmons.

ODB talks about living with fame

The New York Giants wide receiver now has everyone's attention, whether he likes it or not.

Grizzlies plan video featuring Justin Timberlake to woo Mike Conley

Who could say bye, bye, bye to JT?

Broncos resign LB Marshall

The Broncos announced they have reached a four-year deal with linebacker Brandon Marshall.

Kyrie Irving's connection with LeBron James blossoms in NBA Finals

The Cavaliers point guard went point for point with King James on Monday night. The two basically kept Cleveland's season alive.

Timberwolves dangling No. 5 pick for Bulls' Jimmy Butler, report says

Trading for the Bulls guard would reunite him with new Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau.

Fletcher Cox's $103M deal with Eagles includes record $63M guaranteed, reports say

The 25-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he had 9.5 sacks and played in all 16 games for the third year in a row.

Jason Kidd to receive three-year extension despite Bucks missing playoffs

The Bucks appear confident Kidd is the right man to lead the franchise.

History says Cavs shouldn't bother traveling to Oakland for Game 5

The Cavs are in a historically terrible situation — teams trailing three games to one in the NBA Finals are 0-32 all time.

Warriors going home with chance to repeat as champs

Golden State is one game away from winning back-to-back titles.

Team USA takes another hit at point guard: Russell Westbrook not going to Rio

First Steph, CP3 and John Wall, and now Russ. A position of strength is turning into a weakness.

Kevin Love plays in Game 4 of NBA Finals (UPDATE)

The Cavs will have their star forward back against the Warriors.

LeBron James, not Stephen Curry, is J.R. Smith's pick for MVP

In fact, the Cavaliers guard would pick Russell Westbrook over Curry, too.

Jermaine Gresham says he left $11M guaranteed on table to stay with Cardinals

The veteran tight end signed for significantly less money with Arizona.

Stephen Curry's new Under Armour sneakers roasted for 'dad appeal'

Under Armour's Curry 2 Low Chef colorways won't win you any respect on the court.

Cam Newton remixes Usher's 'Nice and Slow' to promote charity kickball game

Cam was crooning for the kids.

Cavaliers fan fired from job after tweeting insults about Riley Curry, family

One Cavaliers fan thought he could be rude to Stephen Curry's family online, and it just cost him his job.

Andrew Bogut defends Kevin Love against 'soft' criticism

The Warriors center struck out against bashing Love (concussion) for not playing in Game 3.

Steve Kerr concedes 'soft' Warriors were physically overmatched in Game 3

Kerr says that when it comes down to it, the Warriors just weren’t tough enough to win Game 3.

Lawyer: Johnny Manziel prepping for 2016 season, despite no team

Manziel remains a free agent after being released by the Browns following his sophomore campaign in the NFL.

Tyronn Lue says Allen Iverson step-over moment 'made me'

The current Cavs coach isn’t bitter that his basketball legacy is currently being tied to one shot.

Jerry Colangelo wants Mike Krzyzewski to take reins of USA Basketball after 2020

Jerry Colangelo said he wants the Duke coach to take his place as managing director in a few years.

Ex-NBA center, 76ers assistant coach Sean Rooks dies at 46

Sean Rooks died in Philadelphia on Tuesday. He starred at Arizona in the early 1990s.

Rams waive Stedman Bailey, expected to hire him for non-football role

The Los Angeles Rams cut the wide receiver, who was shot in the head in November.

Roger Goodell jokes about the NFL killing him on Twitter

The NFL commissioner joked about the hacked tweet from the league’s twitter account that proclaimed him dead earlier in the day.

Phil Jackson: Shaq would show up to practice nude, wearing only sneakers

The former Lakers coach revealed that his former player showed up at practice wearing only his sneakers. TMI.

J.R. Smith launches Kickstarter for reality TV show during NBA Finals

J.R. Smith has yet to do much in the NBA Finals, but he is hoping to gather support for a side project in the meantime.

Mychal Thompson gives two reasons Warriors would beat his 'Showtime Lakers'

Mychal Thompson, Klay’s dad and a member of two of the Lakers' five championship teams, agrees with his son's assessment that the Warriors are better.

Stephen Curry 'absolutely' the best shooter to play the game, Dave Bing says

You won't catch Dave Bing dissing Stephen Curry.

Thunder 'excited' about a future they hope includes Kevin Durant

Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he’s "excited" about the prospect of re-signing forward Kevin Durant this summer.

Klay Thompson says Warriors are better than his father's 'Showtime Lakers'

The Warriors guard was feeling himself and his team after taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals in a big way Sunday.

Warriors run away from Cavs to go up 2-0 in NBA Finals

The Warriors are halfway toward winning consecutive NBA titles after their 110-77 blowout of the Cavaliers in Game 2 Sunday.

WATCH: Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson debate who would win if they met in the ring

The two legends sat down in 1989 to answer the question that boxing fans have debated for years: Who would win if the two met in a fight?

NBA Finals moments: Michael Jordan and 'The Move' signal new era

It was June 5, 1991. The Chicago Bulls were down 1-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-ever NBA Finals appearance.

The sports world reacts to the death of Muhammad Ali

In the moments after Muhammad Ali's death Friday night, remembrances poured in from around the sports world.

Muhammad Ali's legacy a complicated one for opponents he defeated

Muhammad Ali left a mark with not only fans and the media, but his opponents, and for the latter, not just physical ones.

Bengals' Carlos Dunlap wants more than sack title, eyes Michael Strahan's record

The Bengals' defensive end has lofty goals for the 2016 season.

Kristaps Porzingis' potential is 'off the charts,' says Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek

New York's newly tabbed coach believes the sky is the limit for his young big man.

John Wall would like to play with Kevin Durant, but isn't ready to talk to him yet

The Wizards star says Durant needs more time before being recruited.

Giants' Hunter Pence to miss eight weeks with torn hamstring tendon

Pence has struggled with injuries since helping the Giants win two World Series titles in three years.

Stephen Curry's brilliance won't threaten NBA rule book, Adam Silver says

The NBA commissioner doesn’t believe the league needs to respond to Curry's 3-point shooting, but he wants to deter "Hack-A-Shaq."

Kerr takes out clipboard

Steve Kerr showed the emotion he felt his team was lacking, and his clipboard got the worst of it.

Jim Brown says Josh Gordon taking 'responsibility for himself'

Legendary running back Jim Brown is encouraged after talking to the talented-but-troubled receiver about his future.

Stephen Curry vs. LeBron James: Superstars collide in NBA Finals again

Stephen Curry's got the juice now, but can LeBron James steal it back?

Three differences between the NBA Finals, this year and last

The teams in the NBA Finals are the same as last year, but neither team is the same.

Tale of the tape: Steve Kerr vs. Tyronn Lue coaching matchup

The NBA Finals will feature two coaches who have a lot in common. Here's how they stack up.

NBA Finals: Four role players who could come up big for Warriors, Cavaliers

Last year it was Andre Iguodala. Who will it be in the Warriors-Cavs rematch?

Former St. John's star Rysheed Jordan charged with attempted murder

Rysheed Jordan was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted murder and robbery after police say he shot a man in the arm.

20 Twitter accounts to follow during the NBA Finals

Here are theTwitter accounts you need to follow to keep up with the NBA Finals.

2016 NBA Finals schedule: Dates, times, TV for Cavaliers-Warriors

The Warriors and Cavaliers will battle for the NBA title for the second year in a row.

Moments of Greatness: Warriors complete comeback, top Thunder to return to NBA Finals

The Warriors weathered the storm and completed a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.

Raptors looking to lock down DeMar DeRozan and coach Dwane Casey

The Raptors are hoping to keep the gang together, especially coach Dwane Casey and All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan.

Rapper Pusha T loses his mind after getting a signed Allen Iverson jersey

If there’s one player a rapper could gush about and not get looked at sideways, it’s Allen Iverson.

LeBron James promises to enjoy NBA Finals this time

The kid from Akron, Ohio, has been in the national limelight over half his life, but he has rarely been emotionally available to us.

2016 NBA Finals schedule: Dates, TV, times

The Cavs await the winner of the Thunder-Warriors Western Conference finals series.

Sixers expecting to trade Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor, report says

While most of the NBA is looking for talented young big men, Philly is trying to get rid of one.

Home court remains a big advantage in Cavaliers-Raptors series

The Cavaliers continued their dominance of the Raptors on U.S. soil Wednesday night.

NBA Finals to feature customized game recaps by The Roots

Many fans will be hoping for a seven-game series just to get more verses from one of hip-hop’s underground kings.

Melo Trimble announces he'll return to Maryland for junior season

The Terrapins guard withdrew from the NBA Draft just ahead of the deadline for players to return to school.

Kobe Bryant challenges Draymond Green after Warriors' Game 4 loss

The five-time NBA champ told Draymond Green to keep going: “If making history was easy, why bother?”

Steve Kerr: Stephen Curry isn't where he needs to be, but he's not injured

Stephen Curry's been a little off, but injuries have nothing to do with it, the Warriors coach told reporters Wednesday.

Grizzlies offer Heat assistant David Fizdale head coaching job, report says

The Grizzlies have offered longtime Miami Heat assistant David Fizdale their head coaching job.

Thunder reign over Warriors, push defending champs to brink

If the Warriors don't get three more wins, the NBA record 73 they earned in the regular season won't look as sparkling.

Duke gets creative in awarding walk-on with scholarship

Danny Doyle will never forget how he found out he was no longer a walk-on at Duke.

Charles Barkley says NBA has never been worse

Charles Barkley is never shy about giving his opinion on anything — especially the NBA.

Report: Marlins suing former season-ticket holders, vendors

The franchise is fighting multiple legal battles with fans and vendors due to broken promises and low attendance at Marlins Park,

Draymond Green 'just going to be me' after dodging suspension

The Warriors forward isn't worried about being baited into another technical or flagrant foul in Game 4 against the Thunder.

Raptors flip the script on Cavs to even up East finals

The Raptors may have just grown up before our eyes in a series that once looked hopeless.

LeBron James will pay Dahntay Jones' $80 fine for Game 3 groin shot

Dahntay Jones won't have to pay the $80.17 fine for punching Bismack Biyombo in the groin. LeBron James has it covered.

Doug Flutie's nephew suspended by Boston College after drunk-driving arrest

Troy Flutie was arrested early Saturday morning in Natick, Mass., and faces multiple charges related to drunk driving, police said.

Cavaliers breeze by Raptors for 10th straight playoff win

Cleveland is two victories from the NBA Finals after a 108-89 blowout of Toronto in Game 2 on Thursday.

Raptors' Kyle Lowry took himself out of Game 2 loss to 'decompress'

Kyle Lowry left the court to clear his mind late in the first half.

Gary Payton says he 'didn't cry all the time' like Draymond Green

The Glove admires Green's game, but wishes he'd take a different approach with the officials.

Bucks players' financial info leaked to team president impersonator

A Milwaukee Bucks employee distributed players' 2015 IRS W-2 documents to an email scammer impersonating team president Peter Feigin.

Christian McCaffrey upset at lack of respect for white athletes

The Stanford running back is tired of being labeled as "tough."

Stephen Curry-led Warriors roar back with series-tying victory over Thunder

Being a little slow and a little late will cost you against a great team. Against these Warriors, it’s a borderline death wish.

Metta World Peace says he learned to cook crack at 13

Metta World Peace was honest and candid about his life on and off the court.

Knicks expected to hire Jeff Hornacek as coach, reports say

Hornacek will get another chance to coach after being fired by the Suns.

Pat Riley: Re-signing Hassan Whiteside, Chris Bosh's health top priorities for Heat

Miami has a big summer coming up.

Cavs continue historic playoff run in Game 1 rout of Raptors

The Cavaliers made quick work of the Raptors 115-84 to open the Eastern Conference finals.

Andrew Luck making changes to keep his health

The Colts quarterback is trying to stay healthy after missing nine games last year.

The San Diego Chargers are doing some shuffling at the quarterback position.

Thunder need to keep scoring against Warriors, worry about percentages later

Russell Westbrook's third-quarter scoring barrage was right on time to help the Oklahoma City open the Western Conference finals with a win.

Kenny Smith signals he won't be coaching Rockets, will be staying at TNT

The former Houston guard will stay in the broadcasting chair for the foreseeable future.

Ben Simmons' shoe deal reportedly hinges on whether Lakers score No. 1 pick

The top prospect in the 2016 NBA Draft is hoping the Lakers win the lottery so he can gain leverage.

Utah State football player unconscious after weekend car crash

Brady Holt, a freshman defensive end on Utah State's football team, is in critical condition after being thrown from his vehicle Saturday afternoon.

Giants' Landon Collins featured on dope fan art with idol Sean Taylor

The Giants safety has now been immortalized on canvas along with his idol.

Bryce Petty points to Madden skills as one reason for optimism

Bryce Petty is hoping his playing time won't be limited to Franchise Mode in Madden this year.

Raptors-Heat going seven because of course it has to go seven

The Heat live to fight another day.

Stephen Curry says he's 'ignoring' the haters, but don't buy it

The two-time defending MVP isn't bothered about whether LeBron James thinks he's the most "valuable" player, but he most certainly heard King James.

Warriors vs. Thunder: NBA Western Conference finals schedule, times, TV, prediction

Everything you need to know about the Warriors vs. Thunder Western Conference finals series.

Warriors deal Blazers knockout blow, return to West finals

In a series that resembled a prize fight, the final blow was delivered by MVP titleholder Stephen Curry.

Stephen Curry to become own cheat code with perfect rating in NBA 2K

It was only a matter of time, really.

NBA admits officials blew two late calls for Spurs in Game 5 loss

The Spurs were victims of two missed calls Tuesday night, the league confirmed.

LeBron James says most 'valuable' player not necessarily the best

The Cavaliers star, a four-time MVP in his own right, offered his opinion Wednesday on Stephen Curry's second consecutive award.

Will Ronda Rousey fight in 2016? Dana White says that's up to her

The former women’s bantamweight champ hasn’t fought since suffering the first loss of her career to Holly Holm last November.

Spurs' home magic runs out; SA now needs road win to stay alive vs. OKC

The Thunder hand the Spurs their second home loss of the series. San Antonio went 40-1 at home in the regular season.

Dwight Howard disses James Harden, says 'egos and pride' hurting Rockets duo

Dwight Howard sat there and took the heat from Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. He admitted he has taken himself out of games in frustration.

76ers optimistic Joel Embiid will finally make NBA debut in 2016-17

76ers coach Brett Brown thinks the 2014 No. 3 overall draft pick will be ready when the season starts.

Stephen Curry erupts in OT, wills Warriors to Game 4 win in return

Curry scored 17 of his 40 points in overtime as the Warriors beat the Trail Blazers 132-125 on Monday night to take a 3-1 series lead.

Warriors activate Stephen Curry for Game 4 vs. Trail Blazers

The soon-to-be two-time NBA MVP will play for the first time in more than two weeks

Dallas suburb approves $62.8 million in funding for high school football stadium

Whoever first said "everything is bigger in Texas" was certainly talking about high school football stadiums.

Court: Ex-NFL player Clint Session owes $382K in child support for daughter

The former Colts and Jaguars linebacker was reportedly paid $11.5 million in his final NFL contract in 2011.

Kevin Durant delivers "Real MVP"-esque performance in Game 4 win

Kevin Durant came through in the clutch for the Thunder in a game they badly needed.

Ex-Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger front-runner for Kings job, report says

The former Memphis Grizzlies coach could soon take over the Sacramento Kings after being fired Saturday morning, according to a report.

Hawks' Al Horford not thinking about free agency, but Atlanta must

The Hawks could lose two starters in free agency, including the four-time All-Star Horford.