Freddy Krueger, Darth Vader and Hans Gruber are all notorious villains, but their psychological impact was based in fiction; ...

The arrests of two well-known NBA figures in a nationwide federal investigation into internal gambling and high-tech scam poker have roiled the league, sources told NBC News.

STAMFORD, Conn. — The NBA’s return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, the ...

Game respects game. That's a timeless adage that's been around basketball longer than the 3-point line. As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made it undeniable he's on the pathway to all-time greatness, he's ...

The Warriors, Thunder and Nuggets should be in the mix near the top of the conference. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Nic Antaya / Getty Images, Zach Beeker / NBAE via Getty ...

The Sixers will host a "reunion game" for the 2000-01 team famed for its run to the NBA Finals on Jan. 31 when the New Orleans Pelicans are in town, the team announced on Tuesday morning. The Jan. 31 ...

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A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury box out during the game during Game Three of the WNBA Finals on October 8, 2025 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

PHOENIX - The Las Vegas Aces are looking to capture their third title in the last four years with a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals today – Friday, Oct. 10 – at PHX Arena in ...

The “Flu Game” is one of the most legendary moments in NBA history. Michael Jordan, visibly exhausted and drenched in sweat, scored 38 points to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of ...

Sami Whitcomb's fiery spirit and timely shooting helped spur the Phoenix Mercury to the 2025 WNBA Finals. But if the team hopes to stave off elimination after falling into a 0-3 hole to the Las Vegas ...

As soon as he learned the NBA was returning to China, diehard fan Buke Liu scrambled to get his hands on tickets, paying almost a thousand dollars – a price you might expect for an NBA Finals game – ...