Indefinite Suspension: Draymond Green is getting ‘help’ from the Warriors

The Warriors GM says the team will “help” Green during his indefinite suspension absence, but didn’t specify the nature of that aid. SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors believe Draymond Green needs help to curb his long history of rough play, and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is hopeful an indefinite suspension provides enough … Read more

Two-time ABA champion and Indiana Mr. Basketball winner George McGinnis dies at 73

McGinnis was considered one of the best prep players to play in the basketball-rich state of Indiana. INDIANAPOLIS — George McGinnis, a Hall of Fame forward who was a two-time ABA champion and three-time All-Star in the NBA and ABA, died Thursday. He was 73. The Indiana Pacers said he died early Thursday morning following complications … Read more

Ex-NBA player Metta World Peace predicts Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama will score over 100 points in a single game

SAN ANTONIO — At just 19 years old, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is showing immense potential as he gets older, and more familiar with the NBA style of play. He can already do it all on both ends of the floor. He is currently averaging 19.3 points per game along with 10.7 rebounds, … Read more

American skier Bennett surprises favorites Kilde, Odermatt to win Val Gardena downhill again

When he saw the result, Bennett held his arms out wide in apparent disbelief and flashed a wide smile framed by his mustache. Then he started screaming. SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol — American skier Bryce Bennett surprised the favorites by winning the Val Gardena downhill with a late … Read more

Rockets beat Grizzlies 117-104 and extend home winning streak to 11 games

Houston’s bench outscored the Grizzlies’ backups 58-19. DALLAS — Tari Eason scored a career-high 25 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Houston Rockets extended their home winning streak to 11 games with a 117-104 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Eason came off the bench to shoot … Read more