Basketball
Chris Paul and Damian Lillard started Rockets-Blazers beef that hasn’t been settled yet
The Portland Trail Blazers are riding a 13-game winning streak. The Houston Rockets have the best record in the NBA. For those reasons alone, Tuesday night’s headliner is sure to have fireworks. But there’s a fold in the Blazers-Rockets dynamic that might give each team an extra push to one-up their opponent.
Did LeBron James really gain 7 pounds during a game? No way, say 3 nutritionists
Here’s another entry into the lexicon into unbelievable anecdotes about LeBron James’ body: James once began an Eastern Conference Finals game weighing 271 pounds and finished at 278. Yes, according to an ESPN story published Monday, James gained seven pounds during a high stakes playoff game.
Tyronn Lue leaves with illness as short-handed Cavs end trip with win
CHICAGO -- Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue left Saturday night's 114-109 win against the Bulls with an illness, marking the third time this season that his health has kept him from coaching an entire game.
With the Cavs leading 69-52 at halftime, Lue remained in the locker room and handed the coaching duties to associate head coach Larry Drew.
Muntinlupa, Batangas City win in MPBL
BATANGAS CITY—Batangas City and Muntinlupa came away with similar victories on Tuesday night to put themselves in a better position heading to the playoffs of the MPBL-Anta Rajah Cup at the Batangas City Coliseum here.
The Tanduay-backed Athletics shook off a slow start with a big third-quarter run on their way to scoring an 86-75 triumph over the Caloocan Supremos-Longrich.
Senate Defenders win UNTV cage crown, P4M for charity
FROM zero to hero.
The Senate Defenders completed an amazing journey from last place to champion Monday when they swept the Malacañang-Philippine Sports Commission Kamao, 84-64, in the 6th UNTV Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Senate Defenders win UNTV cage crown, P4M for charity
FROM zero to hero.
The Senate Defenders completed an amazing journey from last place to champion Monday when they swept the Malacañang-Philippine Sports Commission Kamao, 84-64, in the 6th UNTV Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Report: Corey Brewer commits to deal with Oklahoma City Thunder
It didn't take long for an NBA reunion of ex-University of Florida heroes to happen.
According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, veteran guard Corey Brewer has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The move will reunite Brewer, who starred on UF's NCAA championship teams of 2006 and '07, with the Thunder coach Billy Donovan (who coached those UF teams).
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't the NBA's best-kept secret anymore. He's a star
You know a player has reached a certain level of stardom when everyone in the gym gravitates toward him. All other conversations become secondary when the star is ready to talk.
Donovan Mitchell will replace Aaron Gordon in the NBA Dunk Contest
Utah Jazz rookie phenom Donovan Mitchell will end up in the NBA Dunk Contest after all, Mitchell confirmed on Monday. Mitchell will replace Aaron Gordon, who was originally selected as one of the four contestants and is now withdrawing from the contest with a hip injury.
Nuggets, Celtics have discussed Marcus Smart trade, per report
The Boston Celtics are open to trading Marcus Smart before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 8, and the Denver Nuggets are one team who have reached out, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein. However, it appears that the Celtics would like a first-round pick, something the Nuggets may not be willing to part with.
