Basketball

Professional Sports

Colorado alum Alec Burks takes over in 4th, Jazz beat Nuggets in season opener

coming back after season of injuries

October 18, 2017

College Sports

Skyhawks Scoreboard: Fort Lewis College men’s golf wraps up fall season

Basketball teams to host youth camp

October 17, 2017

Professional Sports

Richard Jefferson, Nuggets agree to 1-year deal

After the Cleveland Cavaliers made some trades, Richard Jefferson ended up with a contract with the Denver Nuggets for the…

October 17, 2017

College Sports

Fort Lewis College to host tip-off celebration

du1-i-syn In anticipation of the 2017-18 season, the two programs will host a part open to the public. The event…

October 14, 2017

Professional Sports

Michael Jordan: Super teams hurt NBA from ‘competitive standpoint’

Last year, Kevin Durant left the Thunder to join the already loaded Golden State Warriors. This year, Carmelo Anthony and…

October 12, 2017

Professional Sports

LeBron James aggravates ankle; opener against Boston Celtics in doubt

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James (23) dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of an preseason game Tuesday in…

October 11, 2017

Professional Sports

Less time, fewer timeouts among adjustments for NBA coaches

Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) and coach Mike D’Antoni talk to a referee during the first half of a preseason…

October 11, 2017

Professional Sports

Jokic eager to lead Nuggets back to playoffs

Those days are over, the Denver Nuggets big man insisted. He even cut back on cheesecake and pizza – two…

October 11, 2017

Professional Sports

Denver Nuggets will retire Fat Lever’s number

Lever suited up for the Nuggets from 1984-90 and shined in coach Doug Moe’s high-octane offense, averaging 17 points and…

October 10, 2017

Professional Sports

Three coaches charged in college bribery scandal freed on bail

Chuck Person, an assistant coach at Auburn, declined to comment as he left the Manhattan courtroom. Attorney David Axelrod, representing…

October 10, 2017

Professional Sports

Gary Harris, Nuggets agree to $84 million, 4-year extension

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris, right, is congratulated by head coach Michael Malone, left, after making a 3-point basket against…

October 8, 2017

Professional Sports

NBA changes All-Star Game format; captains will pick teams

The NBA is scrapping the East against West format for its All-Star Game and will have captains pick teams this…

October 3, 2017

Professional Sports

Thunder star Russell Westbrook signs $205 million extension

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook will stay with the Thunder after signing a five-year extension…

September 29, 2017

College Sports

Louisville places Rick Pitino, athletic director on administrative leave

Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino leaves Grawemeyer Hall after having a meeting with the university’s interim president Greg Postel,…

September 27, 2017

Professional Sports

Dwyane Wade to sign with Cavaliers, reunite with LeBron James

join forces again in Cleveland

September 26, 2017

College Sports

Adidas exec, 4 coaches charged in college bribery scheme

College basketball rocked by allegations

September 26, 2017

Professional Sports

Denver Nuggets headed in right direction with youthful nucleus

“He’s really good,” the Denver Nuggets center said proudly. No horsing around, Jokic’s team might very well be as well.…

September 26, 2017

Professional Sports

Center Mason Plumlee returning to Nuggets on 3-year, $41M deal

Restricted free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to return to the Denver Nuggets on a three-year, $41 million deal.Darren…

September 19, 2017

Professional Sports

Lakers to retire Kobe Bryant’s 2 jersey numbers in December

The Lakers announced Tuesday that they will retire Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 in a ceremony Dec. 18 during…

September 12, 2017

Professional Sports

Cavaliers’ Isaiah Thomas to miss start of season, maybe much longer

There’s no telling when he’ll wear it in a game. Stunned by Boston’s decision to trade him to Cleveland as…

September 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Restaurant, casino owner to buy Houston Rockets

Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander. Terms were not released…

September 5, 2017

High School Sports

Prep Spotlight: Bayfield’s Ryan Phelps more than a feared pass rusher

sport all-state potential for BHS senior

September 5, 2017

Professional Sports

Boston introduces Kyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward as newest Celtics

Kyrie Irving, left, and Gordon Hayward were officially announced as members of the Boston Celtics on Friday.Winslow Townson/Associated Press “It’s…

September 1, 2017

Professional Sports

Finally finished: Cavalierss-Celtics modify, complete big trade

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavaliers have finalized their blockbuster deal with Boston involving All-Star guards Kyrie…

August 30, 2017