Basketball

March Madness remains must-see TV during first weekend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Both editions of March Madness have proven to be must-see TV for basketball fans. The first two rounds of the women's tournament averaged a record 391,000 viewers, a 28% increase over last year.

Mar 22, 2023 5:43 PM Read more >

Doncic back, Irving out for Mavs in key game vs. Warriors

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic will return from a five-game absence, but fellow star Kyrie Irving is out for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in a meeting with Golden State that has significant playoff implications.

Mar 22, 2023 4:38 PM Read more >

Clippers' George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers may be without All-Star Paul George to start the postseason. The team said Wednesday that George has a sprained right knee and he will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.

Mar 22, 2023 2:46 PM Read more >

Williamson out for at least 2 more weeks amid playoff push

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — All-Star forward Zion Williamson will not return for at least two more weeks, jeopardizing whether he will be a part of the New Orleans Pelicans’ playoff push.

Mar 22, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Michael Jordan considering sale of Hornets; no deal imminent

Michael Jordan is considering selling the Charlotte Hornets. The six-time NBA champion is in negotiations to sell at least a portion of the franchise to a group that includes Hornets minority owner Gabe Plotkin.

Mar 22, 2023 1:16 PM Read more >

Tatum scores 36 as Celtics beat Sabonis, Kings 132-109

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note by beating the Sacramento Kings 132-109 on Tuesday night.

Mar 22, 2023 12:15 AM Read more >

George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George went down hard in the fourth quarter. He may have taken the Los Angeles Clippers' championship hopes with him. George got hurt in Tuesday night's 101-100 loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Mar 22, 2023 12:11 AM Read more >

Wizards take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Denver Nuggets (48-24, first in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (32-40, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE : Wizards -6.

Mar 22, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Brooklyn hosts Cleveland on home skid

Cleveland Cavaliers (46-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (39-33, sixth in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts Cleveland looking to end its three-game home slide.

Mar 22, 2023 12:04 AM Read more >

Pelicans play the Hornets in cross-conference game

Charlotte Hornets (23-50, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (35-37, 12th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Mar 22, 2023 12:03 AM Read more >