Aug 26, 2021 The National Basketball Players Association, in partnership with NYC Parks, will renovate the Greg Marius Court at Holcombe Rucker Park in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, the players’ union announced Thursday. In a project funded by the NBPA, the renovation of the iconic court includes repairing and leveling the pavement, the replacement

2:30 PM ET They say you can never go home again, but that’s not entirely true. Well, at least not in the sports world. On Thursday, it was announced that Cristiano Ronaldo would be returning to Manchester United — the club where he developed into a bonafide superstar — 12 years after leaving Old Trafford

4:07 PM ET James Jackson There is never a bad time to show your dog some love. National Dog Day is upon us and has provided countless displays of appreciation for the pups. The pandemic has given everyone ample time to forge deeper bonds with their pets, and athletes have been no exception. NationalDogDay.com offers

Aug 24, 2021 After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years, coach Mike Budenholzer has signed a multiyear contract extension with the team. The deal, announced Tuesday night, is for three years, sources told ESPN. Budenholzer — who was entering the final year of his contract — now ties

2:23 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN The Phoenix Suns have had great success over the past year with their “The Valley” jersey design. Now, they’ve introduced a new concept to honor their Mexican and Mexican American fans and are looking to fans for feedback. Phoenix said it is working on a uniform concept based on ancient

Aug 26, 2021 NBA Insiders The peak of NBA free agency is in the rearview. The full 2021-22 season schedule has been released. Training camps can officially open on Sept 28. Still, there are a few potential moves that remain unresolved. Will the Philadelphia 76ers trade Ben Simmons? How much longer will Damian Lillard remain

Aug 24, 2021 Andrew LopezESPN Jared Dudley‘s NBA career is coming to a close as he’s joining the Dallas Mavericks‘ coaching staff, the 14-year veteran said on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon. In a pair of tweets, Dudley thanked the Los Angeles Lakers organization — naming LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jeanie Buss specifically — for

Aug 24, 2021 LOS ANGELES — As fans look to find ways to remember Kobe Bryant this week — with the late Lakers star’s birthday Monday followed by the date on the calendar that commemorates his No. 8 and No. 24 uniforms Tuesday, Aug. 24 — a blockchain company has found another way to honor

2:00 PM ET Editor’s note: Richard Lapchick is a human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, expert on sports issues, scholar and author. As the world navigated the COVID-19 global health crisis and an outcry for social justice, the NBA set a high standard for how leagues can address health policies, athlete activism and racial

7:56 PM ET Associated Press BOSTON — The Celtics have signed guard Josh Richardson to a contract extension, the latest in a flurry of moves by Boston as it tries to shore up its roster before training camp. “We feel fortunate to be able to extend Josh,” Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said