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FILE PHOTO: The NBA logo is displayed as people pass by the NBA Store in New York City, U.S., October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo (Reuters) – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that the fallout following a tweet from a Houston Rockets official who backed the Hong Kong …

NBA legend Michael Jordan has decided to spend part of his fortune on helping the most underprivileged members of his community. On Thursday, an emotional Jordan opened the first of two Charlotte medical clinics funded by him and his family. The clinic, located in a lower-income section of the city, will provide vital access …

Struggling to straighten his right knee, Patrick Mahomes tossed his helmet to the side and covered his face with both hands. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was hurt on a sneak Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. Mahomes stayed down on the field for quite some time after picking up …

Bone and muscles are still growing in children, making them more susceptible. So-called growth plates, where bone is being built, are especially vulnerable to injuries that may disrupt growth and may lead to chronic health problems. The recommendations are an “easy to follow list” of steps that can reduce injuries …

A special dinner will be organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on October 25 to celebrate Sourav Ganguly becoming the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President. Former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) President Mohammed Azharuddin, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh are …

CLOSE SportsPulse: Former NBPA Executive Director Charles Grantham lends his expertise while dissecting the situation between the NBA and China that has dominated the headlines in recent days. USA TODAY Angered by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet, the Chinese government and partners asked the NBA to …

The Oakland Raiders are above .500 through five games for just the third time since 2002, primarily thanks to the offense. FILE PHOTO: Sep 22, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. …

The game was twice temporarily halted in the first half after England debutant Tyrone Mings alerted officials to the abuse being directed at both himself and his teammates from various parts of the Levski Stadium in Sofia. As well as the monkey chanting, some Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes during …

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has revealed that Chinese officials asked him to fire Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over his pro-Hong Kong tweet, which caused an international controversy. “We were being asked to fire him by the Chinese government. … We said there’s no chance that’s happening. There’s no chance we’ll even discipline him,” …

Astros manager AJ Hinch is blowing his own whistle on sign stealing and pitch tipping: He’s had enough of allegations about Houston hitters going out of bounds to decipher what’s coming at the plate. Hinch weighed in again Thursday on an issue that won’t seem to go away this postseason. …