Hall of Famer Rick Adelman, who took 2 teams to NBA Finals, dies at 79

Rick Adelman played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches. Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who played for seven NBA seasons before becoming one of the game’s all-time winningest coaches, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. Adelman, the father of Denver Nuggets coach … Read more

Stephen Curry signs endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning

Seven months after parting ways with Under Armour, the Golden State Warriors superstar has found his next partner. SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry officially ended his sneaker free agency Monday. The Golden State Warriors star revealed he signed a landmark 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending a seven-month recruitment process that drew … Read more

Reports: Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson finalizing deal with CBS Sports

According to ESPN, it is unclear if Wilson is retiring as a player or simply taking a pause on his playing career. NEW YORK — Former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson is reportedly finalizing a deal to join CBS Sports as an analyst. According to several reports, including from ESPN and NFL Network, Wilson is … Read more

South Africa soccer body says World Cup squad will depart Monday after visa delay

The South African team was due to depart Sunday but had not secured U.S. visas for some players and backroom staff members. WASHINGTON — South Africa’s World Cup squad will leave for the tournament on Monday after problems with travel visas delayed their departure, the national soccer body said. South Africa plays co-host Mexico in the opening game … Read more

Dennis Hull, Blackhawks star who helped Canada win the ’72 Summit Series, dies at 81

Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks, died Friday night at age 81. CHICAGO — Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, … Read more