A new pro women’s hockey league is set to launch in January with 6 teams in North America

A new women’s pro hockey league will begin competing in North America as early as January. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Organizers announced plans Friday to launch a new women’s professional hockey league in January that they hope will provide a stable, economically sustainable home for the sport’s top players for years to come. The North American … Read more

Dallas Mavericks re-sign Kyrie Irving, reports say

During 20 games with Dallas last season, the 31-year-old guard averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  The Mavs reportedly are bringing back the 12-year NBA veteran on a three-year, $126 million contract, … Read more

Keita Bates-Diop inks deal with Suns

According to a report, the Spurs’ free agent has signed a deal with the Suns. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, San Antonio Spurs free agent Keita Bates-Diop has inked a two-year deal worth $5 million with the Phoenix Suns. Free agent F Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a two-year, … Read more