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October 22, 2020

Lue wants to follow Rivers as voice for change

Tyronn Lue is ready to follow in Doc Rivers’ footsteps. That has nothing to do with coaching the Los Angeles Clippers.

October 22, 2020

Trump, Brett Favre talk sports and politics: 'Let politics remain separate,' president says

NBA and NFL fans want their sports free of politics, President Trump said Wednesday in response to a question from former NFL quarterback Brett Favre.

October 21, 2020

Stan Van Gundy agrees to become Pelicans' coach

Stan Van Gundy announced Wednesday that he is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans, where he'll take over a promising team that includes No. 1 overall draft pick Zion Williamson and reigning Most Improved Player Brandon Ingram.

October 20, 2020

Indiana Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach

Indiana wanted its next coach to take the franchise in a new direction.

October 19, 2020

UFC star Colby Covington rips into LeBron James, sarcastically congratulates star on NBA title win

UFC star Colby Covington went on a profane rant against LeBron James while promoting a gambling service on social media over the weekend.

October 19, 2020

Phil Mickelson, Charles Barkley to face Peyton Manning, Steph Curry in golf match benefiting HBCUs

“The Match” is back.

October 18, 2020

Longtime Minnesota sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100

Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. He was 100.

October 17, 2020

Ex-NBA announcer unapologetic after 'All Lives Matter' tweet controversy which led to dismissal

Former Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear has no regrets for the so-called controversial tweet that got him bounced from his job.

October 16, 2020

Gayle Benson, Saints and Pelicans owner, thwarts car theft attempt, officials say

Gayle Benson, the principal owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, thwarted a possible car theft attempt, police and team officials said Friday.

October 16, 2020

Chinese state TV warns detractors after Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM

A Chinese state broadcaster alluded to consequences over those who criticize China in a message after Daryl Morey stepped down as Houston Rockets' general manager on Thursday.