LeBron James’s 76ers spoil Knicks’ opening night at Madison Square Garden
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated NBA champions New York Knicks 106-100 as the new NBA season tipped off.
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Asian Games: Opening ceremony offers respite amid mounting complaints
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes and national anthem mix-ups headline the games before their opening in Japan.
USA hold off spirited France to win Women’s Basketball World Cup
Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France’s early lead in the Berlin final.
USA edge Spain to book Women’s Basketball World Cup final against France
USA emerged 76-66 winners in a tense semifinal after Gabby Williams-led France powered past hosts Germany 86-64.
Qatar beat Iran in men’s basketball as Asian Games begin in Japan
The continental games will officially open on September 19, but several team competitions will get under way earlier.
NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year; team disputes league’s conclusions and validity of investigation.
Northern Nigeria’s female basketball players chase bigger dreams
A grassroots basketball initiative is giving girls in northern Nigeria a chance to train, compete and dream bigger.
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds in Dream’s win over Sparks
Reese broke Chamique Holdsclaw’s record of 24 rebounds and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Report
Harden previously declined $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year basketball deal.
Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo
The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.
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