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76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia
Read full article: 76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South PhiladelphiaThe Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents.
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Read full article: Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly HillsA representative for Jamie Foxx says the actor required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California.
Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasion
Read full article: Joe Burrow's home broken into during Monday Night Football in latest pro-athlete home invasionBengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S. Authorities said Tuesday no one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked.
St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekend
Read full article: St. John's to honor late coach Lou Carnesecca at men's and women's games this weekendThe men’s and women’s basketball teams at St. John’s will wear “Lou” patches on their uniform jerseys for the rest of this season to honor Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca, who died Saturday at age 99.
Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend
Read full article: Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekendStephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
Reflecting on the Malice at the Palace: A look back 20 years later
Read full article: Reflecting on the Malice at the Palace: A look back 20 years laterNov. 19 marks 20 years since the Malice at the Palace between the defending NBA Champion Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers.It was the first rematch of the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals that turned into one of the most infamous moments in NBA history.
Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next month
Read full article: Diamond Sports Group will offer single-game pricing to stream NBA and NHL games starting next monthThe nation’s largest owner of regional sports networks will offer single-game pricing for NBA and NHL games beginning next month.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 players
Read full article: Duke's Cooper Flagg makes preseason AP All-America team as ACC, Big 12, SEC each place 2 playersAlabama's Mark Sears and North Carolina's RJ Davis headline The Associated Press preseason All-America men's basketball team.
Suns beat Pistons in preseason meeting at Breslin Center
Read full article: Suns beat Pistons in preseason meeting at Breslin CenterA crowd full of Michigan State University students and Lansing-area fans showed up to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game at the Breslin Center on Tuesday Oct. 8.
Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA team
Read full article: Businessman convicted of cheating ex-NBA star Dwight Howard of millions in scam to buy WNBA teamA Georgia businessman has been convicted of cheating former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Chandler Parsons of $8 million after a trial in Manhattan federal court.
Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein
Read full article: Judge dismisses an assault lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan and Harvey WeinsteinA U.S. district judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against New York Knicks owner James Dolan alleging sexual assault a decade ago.
Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish film
Read full article: Judge says ex-Boston Celtics' Glen 'Big Baby' Davis can delay prison to finish filmA film project has earned former Boston Celtics forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction.
Sportico: Detroit Pistons, Red Wings secure Bally Sports deal through 2024-25 seasons
Read full article: Sportico: Detroit Pistons, Red Wings secure Bally Sports deal through 2024-25 seasonsAccording to Sportico.com, the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Red Wings will remain on Bally Sports Detroit through at least the 2024-25 seasons after Diamond Sports Group reached an agreement with the NHL and the NBA teams.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractions
Read full article: Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris' biggest attractionsAthletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal
Read full article: WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights dealWNBA players' union head Terri Jackson is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
Read full article: Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collisionEx-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year.
Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career
Read full article: Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his careerFormer NBA player Jontay Porter has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case.
USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Read full article: USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las VegasAfter months of planning, it’s time for the U.S. Olympic team — one that will go to the Paris Games later this month seeking a fifth consecutive gold medal — to take the floor.
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate
Read full article: Banned NBA player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicateCourt papers indicate that former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged with a federal felony connected to the sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban him for life.
Report: Pistons acquire ex-Michigan star Tim Hardaway Jr., 3 draft picks from Dallas
Read full article: Report: Pistons acquire ex-Michigan star Tim Hardaway Jr., 3 draft picks from DallasThe Pistons have reportedly acquired former Michigan basketball star Tim Hardaway Jr., along with three draft picks in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
Detroit Pistons jump 16 spots to select Sweden forward Bobi Klintman with the No. 37 overall pick
Read full article: Detroit Pistons jump 16 spots to select Sweden forward Bobi Klintman with the No. 37 overall pickThe Detroit Pistons jumped up 16 spots to select Sweden forward Bobi Klintman with the No. 37 overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.
Report: Detroit Pistons acquire Wendell Moore Jr., No. 37 pick from T-Wolves for No. 53 pick
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons acquire Wendell Moore Jr., No. 37 pick from T-Wolves for No. 53 pickThe Detroit Pistons have made a promising acquisition, securing shooting guard Wendell Moore Jr and the valuable No. 37 pick of the second round in exchange for the No. 53 pick.
Detroit Pistons select G League Ignite star Ron Holland II with No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft
Read full article: Detroit Pistons select G League Ignite star Ron Holland II with No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draftThe Detroit Pistons have made a promising choice, selecting G League Ignite star Ron Holland II with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft, a move that holds great potential for the team’s future.
Report: Detroit Pistons hire Dennis Lindsey as senior vice president of basketball operations
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons hire Dennis Lindsey as senior vice president of basketball operationsThe Detroit Pistons have made a significant move, bringing on board the seasoned and successful former Dallas Mavericks Executive Dennis Lindsey as their senior vice president of basketball operations.
‘We’re not going to skip steps’: New Pistons president lays out vision to build winner
Read full article: ‘We’re not going to skip steps’: New Pistons president lays out vision to build winnerThe Detroit Pistons finally introduced their new president on Friday, as the team prepares to hire a new general manager and head coach.
Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contract
Read full article: Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contractThe Detroit Pistons have dismissed head coach Monty Williams with five years and $65 million remaining on his contract.
Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draft
Read full article: Liberty to play Commissioner's Cup final at UBS Arena in Long Island. Barclays out due to NBA draftThe New York Liberty will play the Commissioner’s Cup championship game on June 25 against the Minnesota Lynx at UBS Arena since setup for the NBA draft made Barclays Center unavailable.
Lawyer for Jontay Porter says now-banned NBA player was ‘in over his head’ with a gambling addiction
Read full article: Lawyer for Jontay Porter says now-banned NBA player was ‘in over his head’ with a gambling addictionA lawyer for Jontay Porter says the former Toronto Raptors forward who was given a lifetime ban by the NBA because of a sports betting scandal was “in over his head” with a gambling addiction.
2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for life
Read full article: 2 more charged in betting scandal that spurred NBA to bar Raptors' Jontay Porter for lifeTwo more people have been charged in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for life.
Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
Read full article: Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching changeFiring a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails.
Report: Detroit Pistons to part ways with general manager Troy Weaver
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons to part ways with general manager Troy WeaverAccording to senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons, under President Trajan Langdon’s new leadership, are set to part ways with their general manager, Troy Weaver.
WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothly
Read full article: WNBA commissioner says charter flight program still has a few kinks but is running smoothlyWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert says the charter flight program still has a few expected kinks but is running smoothly.
Report: Trajan Langdon named president of basketball operations for Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Report: Trajan Langdon named president of basketball operations for Detroit PistonsThe Detroit Pistons have hired former New Orleans Pelicans General Manager Trajan Langdon to become their new president of basketball operations.
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Read full article: North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood BowlNorth West, the daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is going from “Paw Patrol” to another animal project: A starry “Lion King” concert.
Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcast
Read full article: Angel Reese, Cardoso debuts watched widely on fan's livestream after WNBA is unable to broadcastThe WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league’s app couldn’t broadcast the game.
Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next January
Read full article: Wembanyama coming to Paris as San Antonio Spurs to face Indiana Pacers in two NBA games next JanuaryVictor Wembanyama will return to Paris, he hopes as an Olympic champion, when the San Antonio Spurs face the Indiana Pacers in two regular-season NBA games early next year.
Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrest
Read full article: Court upholds Milwaukee police officer's firing for posting racist memes after Sterling Brown arrestThe Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that a former Milwaukee police officer was properly fired for posting racist memes related to the arrest of an NBA player.
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Read full article: Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replicaCaitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick — in an IndyCar replica.
NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
Read full article: NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley CupThe NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years.
Report: Former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Report: Former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in insurance fraud schemeAccording to ESPN, former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum, 41, was sentenced to 18 months in a scandal involving NBA insurance fraud.
LeBron, Curry, Durant, Embiid headline star-studded 2024 U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster
Read full article: LeBron, Curry, Durant, Embiid headline star-studded 2024 U.S. Olympic men's basketball rosterUSA Basketball has named its men's Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games, with former MVPs LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid among the NBA superstars on the roster.
Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players Association
Read full article: Agent at Bad Bunny-led firm has certification revoked by MLB Players AssociationA baseball agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm has lost his certification with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are headed to the WNBA. Are they also destined for a pay cut?Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have both decided to forgo their final year of college eligibility and enter the WNBA Draft.
LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
Read full article: LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar starsLeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars.
When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?
Read full article: When voters say 'no' to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next?Voter rejection of a stadium sales tax plan for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs has raised questions about what happens next.
Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey ‘Mr. Big Shot’ Billups elected to 2024 Naismith Basketball HOF
Read full article: Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey ‘Mr. Big Shot’ Billups elected to 2024 Naismith Basketball HOFDetroit Pistons legend Chauncey “Mr. Big Shot” Billups, renowned for his clutch performances, has been elected to the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2024, a testament to his remarkable career in the NBA.
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletesNCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances.
Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase charges
Read full article: Ex-NBA guard Ben Gordon, arrested for juice shop disturbance, gets program that could erase chargesFormer NBA guard Ben Gordon could see criminal charges against him in Connecticut erased from his record next year if he completes a probation program.
Report: NBA veteran Taj Gibson signs deal with Detroit Pistons for remainder of season
Read full article: Report: NBA veteran Taj Gibson signs deal with Detroit Pistons for remainder of seasonAccording to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA veteran Taj Gibson has signed a deal with the Detroit Pistons for the remainder of the season.
Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no call
Read full article: Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no callThe coach of the Detroit Pistons put the referees on blast after one of his players was tackled on the final play with no call (and then the Pistons gave up a game-winning bucket).
Refs admit mistake after Pistons coach slams late-game no-call vs. Knicks
Read full article: Refs admit mistake after Pistons coach slams late-game no-call vs. KnicksDetroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was irate after the last-second loss to the Knicks on Monday night in New York, blasting refs for a clearly blown call that cost them the game.
Detroit Pistons to celebrate 20 year anniversary of 'Going to Work' team at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit Pistons to celebrate 20 year anniversary of 'Going to Work' team at Little Caesars ArenaThe Detroit Pistons are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's third NBA championship.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart gets court date for misdemeanor assault charge of Suns player
Read full article: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart gets court date for misdemeanor assault charge of Suns playerInjured Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been issued a court date on his misdemeanor assault charge assault for punching Phoenix Suns big man Drew Eubanks.
Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey’ Mr. Big Shot’ Billups named 2024 Naismith Basketball HOF finalist
Read full article: Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey’ Mr. Big Shot’ Billups named 2024 Naismith Basketball HOF finalistDetroit Pistons legend Chauncey "Mr. Big Shot" Billups has been named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2024.
Report: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punches Suns player in face ahead of Wednesday’s matchup
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punches Suns player in face ahead of Wednesday’s matchupAccording to NBA insider Shams Charania, Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punched Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks ahead of their matchup.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. LouisBoston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit.
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'
Read full article: Spike Lee, Denzel Washington reuniting for adaptation of Kurosawa's 'High and Low'Nearly 20 years after their last collaboration, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are reuniting for an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low.”.
Detroit Pistons send 2 veterans to Knicks for 4 players, 2 draft picks in mini blockbuster trade
Read full article: Detroit Pistons send 2 veterans to Knicks for 4 players, 2 draft picks in mini blockbuster tradeThe Detroit Pistons have sent two veteran shooters to the Knicks for four players and two draft picks in a mini blockbuster of a trade.
Full details of 3 trades Detroit Pistons have made in past 22 hours
Read full article: Full details of 3 trades Detroit Pistons have made in past 22 hoursThe Detroit Pistons have made three trades in the past 24 hours as general manager Troy Weaver tweaks the worst roster in the NBA ahead of the deadline.
NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
Read full article: NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic teamJoel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery.