Basketball News · LatestThursday, May 21, 2026

New York went on an 18-0 run in the third quarter and that was the ballgame.

Game 1 was a dominant showing for the Habs. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to the rest of the series.

The Cavs bet against Hart, and he made them pay.

Cleveland’s shooting went cold again at the worst possible time.

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, and the Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night.

Reserve Maya Caldwell led a balanced attack with 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 100-72 on Thursday night. It was the worst loss for the expansion Tempo, who fell to 3-3 after winning their previous two. Toronto's other two losses were by three and four points.

The Cavs look to bounce back after New York dropped a late hammer on them in Game One.

It could be worse, but it could be better.

Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals are tonight. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at New York Knicks. Watch starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Enjoy the game!

The now-fired head coach thanked the Dallas organization, players and fans after five seasons with the team in a lengthy post to social media on Thursday.

Former WNBA guard Kysre Gondrezick issued a warning this week to anyone spreading misinformation about her. Gondrezick started her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever in 2021. The former All-Big 12 guard at West Virginia was selected with the fourth overall pick in that year's draft. She tried to ...

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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has been criticized after opting to fly back to Argentina rather than support his team-mates in their final-day Premier League relegation decider against Everton.

The Golden State Valkyries bring their strong early-season defense to Brooklyn on Thursday night for a measuring-stick matchup against the New York Liberty. MORE: Early favorites for the 2026 WNBA MVP Award How to Watch Valkyries vs Liberty Golden State…

“I think it’s important to say that the Rockets are the Rockets, the Comets are the Comets,” Patrick Fertitta says of potential areas of overlap.

Tempo rookie guard Kiki Rice spoke about the key area of her skill-set that’s helped her transition to the WNBA.

We’re deep into the NBA playoffs, and one former Husky hooper is still playing meaningful basketball. Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs are in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017. Castle has been the number-two option behind the breakout megastar Victor Wembanyama. Castle is doing a little bit of everything […]

The Playoffs are a different beast

Barcelona winger Raphinha revealed he turned down lucrative offers from two of London's premier clubs to secure a move to the Camp Nou in 2022.

What's actually going on with Caitlin Clark? The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft didn't play on Wednesday night. Clark was ruled out just a couple of hours before tipoff. Clark is apparently dealing with a back injury, though the Fever say she's healthy. So, which is it - an injury or a ...

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones.

On his "Mind the Game" podcast, James was candid about the separation between Los Angeles and Oklahoma City in this year's Western Conference semifinals.

Indiana fans want to add the talented frontcourt player.

Law Murray's national tiers series at The Athletic strips away local bias, providing a colder lens on where the Suns fit in the broader NBA ecosystem.

Recounting the USA's 1994 World Cup run by the players who captured a nation's imagination during an epic summer.

Charmin offered Spurs rookie Carter Bryant free toilet paper after a viral, potentially AI video showed him in a public restroom.

The latest rankings show that teams in the middle are in unpredictable form

Lakers superstar LeBron James expressed uncertainty about his NBA future.

Playing at home hasn't provided much comfort for WNBA teams this season. Out of the 15 teams, only New York has a winning record at home. This is the worst percentage to start a season by home teams in the league's 30-year history, according to Elias Sports Bureau stats provided to The Associated Press by the WNBA.

Other rising starting pitchers include Zack Wheeler and Bryce Miller