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Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was this season's NBA MVP.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2025
NBA All-Star game to feature USA vs. World format in 2026
The move comes after last February's revamped tournament-style format was seen as a flop by players and drew relatively low U.S. television ratings.
Panathinaikos BC celebrates after winning the Euroleague title in Berlin on May, 26, 2024.
BASKETBALL
Apr 24, 2025
Euroleague CEO pushes back as NBA ponders new league in Europe
Motiejunas said the Euroleague is staunchly opposed to a new operator in the region.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives around the Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. during their game in Oklahoma City on March 21.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 11, 2025
AI continues to revolutionize NBA as teams embrace technology
The league itself is pursuing several analytics and AI projects, including for real-time refereeing.
People walk past an NBA fan store in New York on July 8. The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 8, 2025
Why is the NBA eyeing Europe?
For several years now, the NBA has wanted to plant its flag on European soil.
Denver Nuggets' Serbian center Nikola Jokic (left) looks to pass the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks' Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee on Feb 27.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 26, 2025
NBA to review European league proposal this week
Sports business news website Sportico said league owners will consider a plan that includes eight to 10 franchises, including up to four teams who already play in the EuroLeague.
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 7.
BASKETBALL
Mar 14, 2025
Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox set for season-ending surgery
The 27-year-old was cast in San Antonio as the co-star to second-year standout big man Victor Wembanyama.
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (right) posts up against Rockets guard Jalen Green during the second half at Delta Center on Feb. 22.
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2025
Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games
After Wednesday's announcement of the fine, the Jazz changed Markkanen's status from questionable to available to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston on March 8.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans to play in Australia's first NBA games
The Pelicans will play the NBL's Melbourne United on Oct. 3 and South East Melbourne Phoenix two days later at Melbourne Park
Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas (left) puts up a shot over Kings center Alex Len during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on Jan. 19. Len has now signed for the Lakers.
BASKETBALL
Feb 12, 2025
Lakers sign Ukrainian 7-footer Len to join Doncic and LeBron
A rescinded trade for Mark Williams left the Lakers needing a big man to play alongside superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James after the departure of Anthony Davis.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will play in the NBA All-Star tournament after being selected by Charles Barkley in Thursday's All-Star Draft.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2025
Barkley picks global lineup for NBA All-Star tournament
In a revamped format for the Feb. 16 All-Star event in San Francisco, four elite teams will meet in a tournament format.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reacts to making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns on Dec. 5, 2024. Ingram was reportedly traded to the Toronto Raptors ahead of Thursday's deadline.
BASKETBALL
Feb 6, 2025
Pelicans ship Brandon Ingram to Raptors, say reports
Ingram was reportedly moved for fellow forwards Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk along with two draft picks.
Rae Burrell (left) of the Vinyl battles for possession with Lexie Hull and Angel Reese of the Rose in an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game in Miami on Friday.
BASKETBALL
Jan 21, 2025
Unrivaled could teach the NBA how to win back its fans
The new league plays a fast-paced, free-flowing version of basketball that empowers players to show off their skills.
An NBA logo on the facade of its flagship store in Beijing in 2019.
BASKETBALL
Dec 6, 2024
NBA to return to China for first time since 2019 fallout
No NBA games have been held in China since 2019 after a tweet from then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
NFL referee Shawn Smith reviews video of a coaches challenge during a game between the Chiefs and Chargers in Los Angeles on Sept. 29.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 7, 2024
Pro sports heading toward robotic future
Leagues insist that these systems are not meant to eliminate officials.
Dikembe Mutombo was one of the NBA's most fearsome shot blockers and earned defensive player of the year honors four times.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 1, 2024
'Larger than life' Hall of Famer Mutombo dies at 58
Mutombo's gregarious personality made him a fan favorite as he played 18 seasons with six different teams.
Yuta Watanabe played in 34 NBA games this season, including five for the Grizzlies.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 12, 2024
Jets signs former NBA player Yuta Watanabe for upcoming season
The 29-year-old forward and the team have a "basic agreement" on a contract for the 2024-25 season.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown holds the MVP trophy after winning the 2024 NBA Finals against the Mavericks in Boston on Monday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 18, 2024
Brown named Finals MVP as Celtics clinch historic NBA title
"It was a full team effort," Brown said as he accepted the Finals MVP trophy.
Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and broadcasting star, in New York in March 2011. Walton died on Monday at his home in San Diego at the age of 71.
BASKETBALL
May 28, 2024
Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer and free spirit, dies at 71
In the years following his NBA career, Walton turned to sports broadcasting.
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during an NBA game against the Mavericks in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 25. Wembanyama has been named NBA Rookie of the Year.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 7, 2024
Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year
Wembanyama was a unanimous selection, taking all 99 first-place votes.
Raptors center Jontay Porter during a game against the Pistons in March. Porter wagered money on his own team to lose, pretended to be hurt for betting purposes and shared confidential information with gamblers, leading to a lifetime ban from the NBA.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 21, 2024
In latest gambling scandal, some see glimpse of sports’ future
There are those who worry that recent sports gambling scandals are just the tip of the iceberg.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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