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Mark down the dates: NBA unveils full 2017-18 schedule

NEW YORK — DeMarcus Cousins will make an early season trip back to Sacramento, while Gordon Hayward will wait almost all season to see Utah again. Chris Paul’s return to his old C...

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Warriors-Rockets, Cavaliers-Celtics on NBA’s early opening night

NEW YORK – The Golden State Warriors will open their title defense by hosting Houston in Chris Paul’s Rockets debut on Oct. 17, the NBA’s earliest opening night in 37 years. Cleve...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

New Knicks regime open to moving on with or without Carmelo

Trade talks continue, but buyout off the table

DATE: Jul 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Knicks, Rockets talking, no Carmleo Anthony deal imminent

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets are still trying to work out a deal involving Carmelo Anthony, though it may take some time — if it happens. The teams continue ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Mayweather-McGregor set for T-Mobile after deal with Big3

Floyd Mayweather’s boxing match against Conor McGregor will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas after promoters reached an agreement with Ice Cube to move the championship game of his Big...

DATE: Jul 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Ice Cube: Big3 open to moving venue for Mayweather-McGregor fight

Before getting to Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather has to deal with Ice Cube. Mayweather is supposed to fight McGregor on Aug. 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in what could ...

DATE: Jul 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jeff Van Gundy to coach USA basketball in qualifying games

Former NBA coach Jeff Van Gundy will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team through the early stages of qualifying for the 2019 Basketball World Cup, USA Basketball announced Wednesday. ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run

NEW YORK — Phil Jackson wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony and wouldn’t rule out dealing Kristaps Porzingis. Turns out, Jackson is the one leaving. Jackson is out as New Y...

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports