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Houston Rockets’ Reed Sheppard scores 25 points in first career start
Read full article: Houston Rockets’ Reed Sheppard scores 25 points in first career startOn Monday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that saw positive development from one of the team’s emerging youngsters.
Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for 'Woj bombs' to raise NIL money at St. Bonaventure
Read full article: Wojnarowski auctions iPhones used for 'Woj bombs' to raise NIL money at St. BonaventureAdrian Wojnarowski is cleaning out his office of cell phones and press passes, and even offering dinner dates in a bid to raise name, image and likeness funds for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program.
Historic first quarter helps Rockets edge out Timberwolves, 121-115
Read full article: Historic first quarter helps Rockets edge out Timberwolves, 121-115On Friday, Feb. 21, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Toyota Center in Houston in their first game following the NBA All-Star game.
Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record label
Read full article: Golden State Warriors blend sports and music with new album from their groundbreaking record labelThe Golden State Warriors are known for their electrifying plays and superstar Stephen Curry, but now the team is pioneering a fresh gameplan: blending sports and entertainment in a way no NBA franchise has before.
Rockets snap 6-game losing streak with gritty home win vs. Raptors
Read full article: Rockets snap 6-game losing streak with gritty home win vs. RaptorsThe Houston Rockets entered Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors in the middle of their worst skid of the season, and they managed to grind out a tough, low-scoring victory.
Brandon Ingram is going to the Raptors, Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the Pelicans, AP source says
Read full article: Brandon Ingram is going to the Raptors, Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk to the Pelicans, AP source saysThe Toronto Raptors are acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, a person with knowledge of the talks said.
Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calf
Read full article: Antetokounmpo scratched just before Bucks’ game against Hornets because of tightness in left calfGiannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.
‘Everything was off tonight from the start’: Nets hand Rockets 2nd straight loss as 4th quarter surge falls short
Read full article: ‘Everything was off tonight from the start’: Nets hand Rockets 2nd straight loss as 4th quarter surge falls shortThe Nets grabbed an early advantage and never looked back, handling the Rockets and securing a 102-86 victory in Houston.
Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his death
Read full article: Women's basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on their game five years after his deathFive years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.
LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship game
Read full article: LeBron James cheers on Ohio State at College Football Playoff championship gameLeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.
West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State
Read full article: West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa StateWest Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s career leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be retired across all sports at the university.
Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfires
Read full article: Lakers coach JJ Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfiresLakers coach JJ Redick and Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez are among the sports figures who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles Rams' playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
Read full article: Los Angeles Rams' playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern CaliforniaThe NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area.

Rockets’ rookie Reed Sheppard scores 49 points in G-League debut
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie Reed Sheppard scores 49 points in G-League debutThe Houston Rockets decided to send rookie guard Reed Sheppard to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, their G League affiliate team. In his first game, he reminded everyone why he was the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Ready for takeoff: Duke star Cooper Flagg puts highlight-dunk signature on Pittsburgh win
Read full article: Ready for takeoff: Duke star Cooper Flagg puts highlight-dunk signature on Pittsburgh winDuke star freshman Cooper Flagg had a highlight-reel moment with a coast-to-coast dunk while being fouled Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
Read full article: LeBron James applauds younger son Bryce's hoops commitment to the University of ArizonaLeBron James is excited about his younger son's decision to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season.
Titans player Arden Key, Justin Allen team up to provide financial help to four Houston families in need at the holidays
Read full article: Titans player Arden Key, Justin Allen team up to provide financial help to four Houston families in need at the holidaysNFL-NBA elite trainer, NFL player give back to community
Herro leads Heat over Rockets in game marred by fight and ejections in final minute
Read full article: Herro leads Heat over Rockets in game marred by fight and ejections in final minuteTyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
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.
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.
Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in survey
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in surveyReed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.
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.
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Read full article: Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancerBasketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
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.
Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifies
Read full article: Officers' reports on fatal Tyre Nichols beating omitted punches and kicks, lieutenant testifiesA police lieutenant has testified that three former Memphis police officers broke department rules when they failed to say that they punched and kicked Tyre Nichols on required forms submitted after the January 2023 fatal beating.
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.
Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveaway
Read full article: Lakers power forward and Houston-native Jarred Vanderbilt talks about 4th annual backpack giveawayKPRC 2′s Ari Alexander sat down with Vanderbilt ahead of the Jarred Vanderbilt Foundation’s fourth annual backpack giveaway.
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.
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outings
Read full article: Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outingsNBA Summer League is in full swing, and many of the league’s young and developing talents are showcasing their skills. Among the top performers from the first stretch of games has been Rockets’ top draft pick Reed Sheppard.
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.
Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. Griffin
Read full article: Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. GriffinThe Houston Rockets are trading their only pick remaining in the 2024 draft for third-year guard A.J. Griffin, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Atlanta Hawks will receive the 44th overall pick.
Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years later
Read full article: Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years laterIn 1994, the Houston Rockets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after taking down the New York Knicks in a dramatic seven-game series. 30 years later, KPRC 2 is celebrating the Rockets’ unforgettable run.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streak
Read full article: Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streakLuka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Kyrie Irving added 24 points and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight and snapped the Houston Rockets’ 11-game winning streak with a 125-107 victory on Sunday night.
Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OTVictor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 in overtime on Friday night.
Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In TournamentEntering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
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.
Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital city
Read full article: Jokic scores 31, Nuggets top Spurs 117-106 in front of record crowd in Texas' capital cityNikola Jokic scored 31 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 117-106 on Friday night in a game played in the Texas capital as the Spurs drew a record crowd in their bid to broaden their regional fan base.
Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff race
Read full article: Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff raceThere have been several factors why the Rockets would be missing out on the postseason for a fourth straight year if the season ended today, but one statistic in particular seems glaring.