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Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox with the ball in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on March 2
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 5, 2025
Spurs agree to four-year, $229 million extension with Fox
The 27-year-old American becomes a key player in the Spurs' future plans alongside 21-year-old French star big man Victor Wembanyama.
The Mavericks' Cooper Flagg (left) is guarded by Lakers guard Dalton Knecht during their NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 11, 2025
No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg scores 10 in Summer League debut for Mavericks
Flagg went scoreless during the second half and finished 5-for-21 from the floor.
Cooper Flagg (right) shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being taken by the Dallas Mavericks with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 26, 2025
Mavericks take Cooper Flagg with top pick in NBA draft
The 18-year-old Flagg, a consensus pick as the top college player as a freshman at Duke last season, is the second-youngest player taken first overall.
Cooper Flagg speaks to reporters during the NBA draft combine in Chicago on May 14.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 25, 2025
Cooper Flagg poised to be second-youngest No. 1 pick at NBA draft
The Mavericks are expected to take Flagg, an 18-year-old American who played last season for Duke University before opting into the draft.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is treated on the floor after injuring his leg during Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2025
Pacers' 'hearts dropped' after Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7
Haliburton — the pivotal figure in Indiana's run through the playoffs — collapsed to the hardwood in agony early in the first quarter and did not return.
The Thunder celebrate with the Larry O'Brien trophy after defeating the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2025
Thunder get past Pacers in Game 7 to claim NBA title
The Thunder, who led the league with 68 regular-season wins, captured their first title since the club's controversial move to Oklahoma City in 2008.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a shot against Pacers center Myles Turner during the first half in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2025
SGA says Thunder will be ready for do-or-die Game 7 in NBA Finals
Gilgeous-Alexander's eight turnovers were more than his seven baskets, but Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said the defeat was on the entire team.
Pacers forward Obi Toppin reacts after a play against the Thunder during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 20, 2025
Pacers rout Thunder in Game 6 to set up winner-take-all showdown for NBA title
Obi Toppin led the Pacers with 20 points off the bench as Indiana's reserves outscored Oklahoma City's bench 48-37.
Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoots against Pacers center Tony Bradley during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Monday.
BASKETBALL
Jun 17, 2025
Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead
The win leaves the Thunder 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, meaning they can seal the NBA crown with victory in Game 6 on Thursday.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the hoop during the third quarter of Oklahoma City's Game 4 win over the Pacers on Friday in Indianapolis.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 14, 2025
Thunder rally to beat Pacers and level NBA Finals at 2-2
Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana's relentless defense, NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through and dominated the fourth quarter.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points against the Pacers in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 13, 2025
SGA says Thunder have no room for fatigue in NBA Finals
"You got to suck it up," the NBA MVP said Thursday, a day after the Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter of Game 3 to seize the lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Pacers' Obi Toppin dunks over Thunder guard Lu Dort during Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 12, 2025
Pacers bounce back to take 2-1 lead over Thunder in NBA Finals
Haliburton scored 22 points with nine rebounds and 11 assists to spearhead a tremendous collective effort.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (center) shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 11, 2025
Pacers admit Tyrese Haliburton is hurting but will play Game 3
"I don't think you're going to hear him making a big deal out of it," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday.
Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Thunder during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 10, 2025
Pacers pine for hostile home crowd as NBA Finals shift to Indiana
For the first time since 2000, the NBA Finals are headed to Indianapolis.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a shot against the Pacers during Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 9, 2025
Thunder roll past Pacers in Game 2 to even NBA Finals
The Thunder maintained their record of not losing back-to-back games in these playoffs.
Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (center) reaches for the ball against the Thunder during the second quarter of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Thursday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 6, 2025
Haliburton's last-second shot lifts Pacers over Thunder in Game 1
Haliburton gave the Pacers their only lead of the game on a dramatic 21-foot jump shot with 0.3 of a second remaining.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots during practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander focused on capping historic season with NBA title
Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a spectacular regular season that saw him supplant Nuggets star Nikola Jokic as the NBA MVP.
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.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up for a shot against the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 29, 2025
Thunder rout Timberwolves in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals
The Thunder are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts during the third quarter in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday. The Knicks beat the Pacers 106-100.
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 26, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks past Pacers in Game 3
New York will attempt to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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