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The fourth overall NBA draft pick just shattered a summer league record that's stood for years. Caleb Wilson dropped 35 points in his first game wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey, making the kind of history that has scouts and fans buzzing.
The Mexico City Capitanes have become the NBA G League's most popular team, drawing over 35,000 fans and shattering attendance records since their 2022 debut. The only Mexican-owned franchise in North American professional basketball is proving that betting on Mexico City was the right move.
Sixteen months after tearing his ACL in a college tournament, former American University star Matt Rogers is back on the court with the Philadelphia 76ers summer league team. His comeback story proves that persistence through injury can open unexpected doors.
The NBA is bringing its game to Europe with a fresh competition launching within two years, hoping to capture the electric atmosphere of European soccer culture. Commissioner Adam Silver envisions passionate fans creating the same tribal energy that makes soccer matches unforgettable.
Basketball fans across Europe are about to get their own NBA league, with teams tipping off in October 2027. The historic expansion marks the biggest international move in NBA history.
The NBA is bringing its prestigious Launchpad startup program to Asia for the first time, opening doors for innovative tech companies across the continent. After five years of working exclusively with North American and European startups, the league is ready to tap into Asia's booming innovation ecosystem.
The NBA launched the Pioneers Classic, an annual Feb. 1 game honoring Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton—the league's first Black players in 1950. The inaugural game brought their families together and launched $750,000 in HBCU scholarships.
A Spanish goalkeeper who played in front of 1,500 fans in England's fifth tier is now starting in the Champions League final for Arsenal. David Raya's decade-long journey shows how taking the harder path can lead to extraordinary places.
Aston Villa secured their place in next season's Champions League with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Liverpool, capping off a remarkable season. The win sets up Villa perfectly for their Europa League final against Freiburg next week.
Andy Riemersma turned his shattered NBA dreams into a mission helping G-League players find purpose beyond basketball. The 30-year-old pastor and hip-hop artist combines music and faith to support athletes facing uncertain futures.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket during a Lakers game, creating the first assist between a father and son in NBA history. The moment came just days after the two became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court.
The 75th NBA All-Star Weekend arrives Friday at LA's Intuit Dome with rookie sensations, international showdowns, and Damian Lillard returning from injury for the 3-point contest. Three days of basketball celebration showcase the league's next generation and global reach.
A PE teacher and his semi-pro teammates took a Premier League club to the wire in England's FA Cup, losing only to a heartbreaking own goal after 70 minutes of defiant play. The National League North side proved their earlier giant-killing wasn't a fluke.
The world's oldest professional sports league still in existence was born 150 years ago today. The National League started with eight teams and survived decades of chaos to become half of what we know as Major League Baseball.
Hundreds of Hong Kong basketball fans gathered at dawn to watch the New York Knicks end a 53-year championship drought, joined by NBA legend Robert Horry. The early morning watch party signals warming ties between the NBA and China after years of tension.
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
The Strawberry Moon rises tonight, marking summer's first full moon with a special sky-hugging appearance that makes it look larger than usual. Southern England has the best chance for clear viewing, with two more summer moons to come.
Manchester United secured their spot back in Europe's top soccer competition with a thrilling 3-2 victory over rivals Liverpool. The win ends a two-year absence from the Champions League for one of England's most storied clubs.
Jalen Brunson scored 13 fourth-quarter points to lead the New York Knicks back from a 14-point deficit in their NBA Finals opener. The stunning 105-95 comeback victory extended New York's postseason winning streak to 12 games, tied for second-longest in league history.
Aston Villa clinched their first Champions League spot in over four decades with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Liverpool. The win marks a remarkable comeback for a club that nearly fell to England's third tier just seven years ago.
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