Basketball Jun 8, 2021
The decision by the two Lakers, who have struggled with injuries this season, could leave Team USA with considerably less star power in Tokyo.
Tennis Jun 1, 2021
Athletes rally around Naomi Osaka after French Open withdrawal
While her original stance had earned little backing from her fellow professionals athletes, her withdrawal triggered a wave of support from around the sporting world.
Basketball / NBA May 21, 2021
Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid named finalists for NBA MVP award
Stephen Curry will be seeking his third MVP award and Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are both aiming for their first after the NBA announced its three finalists on Thursday. Golden State Warriors All-Star Curry hopes to add to the MVP awards he won in ...
Basketball / NBA Mar 8, 2021
After earlier capturing the 3-Point Contest title, Stephen Curry combined with Damian Lillard for 16 3-pointers and 60 points for Team LeBron.
Basketball | HOOP SCOOP Dec 26, 2019
New Stephen Curry documentary takes look at Japan's grassroots hoops
by Ed Odeven
Do yourself a favor. Set aside 30 minutes to watch a short documentary. Actually, that's enough time to watch it twice. Do it twice. You'll come away with an even greater appreciation for the crisp cinematography, lively action and compelling insights more by absorbing ...
Basketball Jun 23, 2019
Sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga ready to mess with Texas
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Keisei Tominaga had always been bound for the United States; the only thing that remained uncertain was where he would end up. The 18-year-old's destination is finally set for the Lone Star State. Ranger College announced recently that the Japanese player had committed to the public ...
Basketball / NBA Nov 24, 2018
Kevin Durant knew the Warriors would have to earn it and play well in every way to end a frustrating funk that lasted more than a week. Durant scored 32 points, Klay Thompson had 31 and Golden State snapped its worst losing streak since early ...
Basketball / NBA Sep 13, 2018
Steph Curry sweeps into Tokyo on tour of Asia
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Making his final stop on a weeklong, three-city promotional tour, NBA superstar Steph Curry was tireless interacting with the local players and fans at an event in Tokyo. After he had been to Manila and Wuhan, China, Curry flew to the Japanese capital on Monday ...
Sports | MAN ABOUT SPORTS Jan 23, 2018
NBA the latest to botch All-Star Game format
by Dave Wiggins
The one-upmanship never ends between the NBA, NHL and NFL regarding who can come up with the most ridiculous All-Star Game format. This year, the NBA is attempting to wrest worst setup dishonors away from the NHL, which currently lays claim to the title. If you ...
Basketball | HOOP SCOOP Sep 15, 2017
Eclectic Meschery has lived rich life in NBA, literature
by Ed Odeven
First in a three-part series Take a typical Hollywood script and add several more twists and turns to the plot. That would help give you a vivid picture of the life that Tom Meschery has lived. Immigrant. War survivor. College basketball star. NBA standout. Poet. Bookstore ...
Basketball / NBA | HOOP SCOOP Feb 4, 2017
Barnett recalls legends Russell, Wilt, Barry
by Ed Odeven
Second in a two-part series Watching the sustained excellence of the Golden State Warriors in his job as the team's longtime TV analyst, Jim Barnett exudes passion when describing the brilliance of the team's style of play. Fueled by the "Splash Brothers," stars Stephen Curry and ...
Basketball / NBA | NBA REPORT Jul 5, 2016
Durant's decision based on best chance to win titles
by Sam Smith
Jerry West may have done it again. The famed model for the logo for the NBA may have helped turn the league upside down again July 4 when West's arguments, arguably, could have been the final motivating force for Kevin Durant leaving the Oklahoma City ...