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LSU

LSU forward Jalen Reed diagnosed with a season-ending knee injury

Nation World

Lou Carnesecca, Hall of Fame coach who led St. John's for 24 seasons, dies at 99

He coached St. John’s for 24 seasons over two stints — making a postseason tournament each year — and became the face of the university.
Basketball

Gilbert makes clutch layup, steal as No. 7 LSU beats Washington 68-67 in the Bahamas

Flau’Jae Johnson had to save the ball from going into the backcourt during a scramble that ended in Gilbert's go-ahead basket.
Basketball

Flau’Jae Johnson scores 25 points and has 12 rebounds as No. 7 LSU holds off Tulane

Jersey Wolfenbarger scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds off the bench for the Tigers (6-0).
Wnba

Angel Reese 'heartbroken' following news of head coach's firing

Chicago finished this season 13-27 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018, despite drafting star rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso.
Nation World

Stephen Curry signs $63 million extension with Warriors for 2026-27 season

Curry is now guaranteed about $178 million for the next three seasons as he enters his 16th year with the NBA.
Olympics

The US men's basketball team played Serbia in their opening game at the Paris Olympics. Here's how they fared

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence.
Olympics

James hits game winner with 8 seconds left, US avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100

South Sudan, which gained its independence just 13 years ago, had a chance to win it.
Nation World

Jerry West, Hall of Fame player who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, dies

West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, went into the Hall of Fame for the first time in 1980.
Olympics

Caitlin Clark excited to keep chasing dream of making it on USA Basketball

Clark has averaged 16.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists so far in her young professional career with the Fever.
Basketball

Former Pelican offers to pay for Angel Reese's technical foul fine

Reese was thrown out with 2:31 remaining after receiving two technical fouls following a brief interaction with a referee.
Basketball

Angel Reese ejected as the Liberty beat the Sky 88-75

Reese was thrown out with 2:31 remaining after receiving two technical fouls following a brief interaction with an official.