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Notebook: What Spurs, San Antonio mean to Houston’s Kelvin Sampson
The setting of San Antonio offers more than a nice home-state advantage to Houston in this year's Final Four.,For Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson, Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs provided a career lifeline when his tumultuous tenure at Indiana ended.,In 2008, Sampson was handed a five-year sho...
Northwestern coach Chris Collins signs multiyear extension
Northwestern basketball coach Chris Collins signed a multiyear extension to remain with the school.,Athletic director Mark Jackson announced the agreement on Friday but didn't reveal any terms. CBS Sports said his new salary will put him among the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten.,Michigan State'...
NBA fines Ja Morant $75K for 'finger gun' gestures
The NBA followed through on its warning and fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant $75,000 on Friday for making "finger gun" gestures on two occasions.,"Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light," read the memo from NBA head of baske...
Two-time MVP Elena Delle Donne announces retirement
Two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne announced her retirement on Friday.,The 35-year-old forward did not play during the 2024 season following multiple back surgeries.,Posting on Instagram, Delle Donne called her decision "the right thing for me at the right time.","One of my favorit...
What We Learned During MLB’s First Week: Six Early Takeaways Across the League
From the Yankees' chaos to the Braves' struggles, here are six early takeaways from MLB's first week — one for each division....
Pistons aim to punch ticket to playoffs in clash vs. Raptors
The Detroit Pistons visit the Toronto Raptors on Friday night with a chance to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2018-19 season.,The Pistons (42-34) are just one win or one Orlando Magic loss away from being assured of advancing to the postseason. ,The Raptors (28-49) were eliminated from p...
After reported warning, Grizzlies' Ja Morant makes gun gesture again
On the same day he reportedly received a warning from the NBA against making a "finger gun" gesture on the court, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant broke out the same celebration Thursday night.,After sinking a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' game against the Miami Heat, Morant turn...
ATP roundup: U.S. players sweep QF berths in Houston
Fifth-seeded Alex Michelsen rallied for a second-round win Thursday at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston, giving U.S. players all eight quarterfinal berths in the event.,It's the first time since a 1991 event in Orlando that a tournament will feature an all-U.S. quarterfinal lineup.,...
St. Pete officials approve $22.5M to replace Tropicana Field roof
The city council in St. Petersburg, Fla., voted Thursday to replace the roof of Tropicana Field, which was destroyed in October by Hurricane Milton.,St. Petersburg owns the ballpark and is contractually obligated to provide the Tampa Bay Rays with a playable home. The new Teflon-coated fiberglass ro...
Twins drop home opener to Brendan Rodgers, Astros
Brendan Rodgers went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs, and the Houston Astros held on for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Christian Walker and Jeremy Pena each homered for Houston, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Victor Caratini finished 2-for-4...
Powerhouse programs Duke, Houston clash in Final Four
As Duke and Houston prepare to battle Saturday night in San Antonio, the story of the Final Four matchup between these No. 1 seeds is a contrast of two basketball powers at different stages of evolution.,The Blue Devils (35-3), appearing in their 18th Final Four and seeking their sixth national titl...
ATP roundup: Top seeds challenged in Marrakech
No. 1 seed Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands needed three sets to advance to the quarterfinals, while No. 2 seed Lorenzo Sonego of Italy was ousted at the Grand Prix Hassan II on Thursday in Marrakech, Morocco.,Griekspoor needed two hours and 23 minutes to dispatch Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 7-...
Max Homa splits with caddie Joe Greiner week before Masters
Max Homa and his longtime caddie, childhood friend Joe Greiner, have decided to split up.,When Homa tees it up at the Valero Texas Open this week, he will have veteran caddie Bill Harke on his bag instead.,"Joe and I made memories for a lifetime and can't be more thankful for all the hard work," Hom...
Jamion Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr. at Bryant
Bryant hired Jamion Christian as the new head coach of its men's basketball team on Thursday.,Christian, 42, previously held that role at alma mater Mount St. Mary's (2012-18), Siena (2018-19) and George Washington (2019-22). He spent the past couple of seasons coaching a professional team in Italy....
Tulane suspends QB TJ Finley following arrest
Tulane has suspended transfer quarterback TJ Finley following his arrest for possession of stolen property.,New Orleans police arrested Finley, 23, near the university on Wednesday.,Finley was booked for illegally possessing a stolen car valued at more than $25,000, according to court documents obta...
Report: NBA lets Grizzlies' Ja Morant off with a warning
The NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for their "finger gun" gestures during Tuesday's game, ESPN reported Thursday.,The league determined their celebration moves were not intended to be violent in nature but...
Weather might not cooperate for Twins' homer opener vs. Astros
The Minnesota Twins can breathe a sigh of relief as they get ready for their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Through the first four games of the season, the Twins had a goose egg in the win column. However, Minnesota found its footing over the past two da...
Thunder top Pistons to tie team record for wins (64) in season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 as the Oklahoma City Thunder tied the franchise record for wins in a season with a 119-103 home win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.,The Thunder equaled the franchise's win total in 1995-96 when the team was based in Seattle.,Oklahoma City (64-12) stretched it...
Heliot Ramos ties franchise record in Giants win over Astros
Wilmer Flores slugged his fourth home run of the season, Heliot Ramos extended his extra-base hit streak and the visiting San Francisco Giants completed a three-game interleague sweep of the Houston Astros with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday.,Flores belted the first of three homers by the Giants and ign...
Report: NBA investigating Ja Morant over finger gun gesture
The NBA is investigating a gesture made by Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant that could be construed as mimicking shooting a gun, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Morant extended his left arm and was seen using the finger gun gesture to taunt the members of the Golden State Warriors during Tuesday's...