Basketball

Gambling probe tests resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to Basketball Hall of Fame

FILE – Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductee Chauncey Billups speaks at a hall of fame news conference…

October 28, 2025

The rise of transient transfers: How the new era in college basketball is reshaping game

FILKE – Memphis guard PJ Haggerty celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UAB, Sunday,…

October 27, 2025

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey…

October 25, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

WASHINGTON (AP) — A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars…

October 24, 2025

Some referees took the floor in NBA camps this year, and coaches welcomed their presence

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic responds to questions during an NBA basketball media day news conference Monday, Sept. 29, 2025,…

October 8, 2025

Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis College basketball coach’s resignation

Bob Pietrack quit in 2024 after a letter from his assistant coach triggered an investigation

October 6, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Napheesa Collier tells of private chat with Engelbert that she said exposed a problematic leader

Napheesa Collier delivered a blistering assessment of the WNBA and its commissioner on Tuesday as she sat in front of…

September 30, 2025

‘The Waiting Game’ documentary playing at Gaslight Twin Cinema

Film explores how ABA league’s players were left out of NBA rewards

August 2, 2025

Lady RezBombers defend NABI Girls Basketball championship

Led by Kjani Anitielu & Allyson Tsosie, RezBombers top Legendary Elite 58-47

July 27, 2025

Local stars compete in Native American Basketball Invitational

Kirtland Central, Farmington basketball players compete among region’s best

July 26, 2025

Grand Canyon University’s move to Mountain West accelerated. Lopes to compete this fall

COLORADO SPRINGS — Grand Canyon University announced Tuesday its move to the Mountain West Conference will begin immediately. The school…

July 9, 2025

Youth basketball camp attracts large number of local athletes

Shiprock native and basketball star Analyss Benally hosted two-day event

July 2, 2025

Benally to host youth basketball camp at Shiprock Northwest

Shiprock native one of the most decorated hoop stars from Navajo Nation

June 29, 2025

Thunder vs. Pacers tip off NBA Finals starting Thursday night

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), front, celebrates with teammates after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals of…

June 3, 2025

The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

Fans react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half…

April 17, 2025

Senior Shiloh Conn prospered and thrived in Navajo Prep’s run for back-to-back state titles

Point guard had exceptional run in state tournament for Class 3A champs

March 28, 2025

Flagg flies in March Madness and Duke wins 100-93 over Arizona to reach the Elite Eight

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Duke stud Cooper Flagg’s highlight reel included a 3-pointer from just in front of the logo…

March 28, 2025

Alabama makes March Madness record 25 3s and romps past BYU 113-88 to reach Elite Eight

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Alabama broke the 35-year-old March Madness record for 3-pointers with 25 and Mark Sears scored 30…

March 28, 2025

Lobos fall to Michigan State in second round of NCAA tourney

UNM outscored 42-32 in second half, Spartans to face Duke in Sweet Sixteen

March 24, 2025

Missing madness: NCAA Tournament bereft of buzzer-beaters and major upsets so far

Drake guard Tavion Banks (6) celebrates after making a basket during the second half of a game against Missouri in…

March 21, 2025

Skipping this year’s March Madness brackets? Not just you

Drake players warm up during practice for the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 19, 2025,…

March 21, 2025

Can AI help you win your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets $1 million on yes (and Houston)

FILE – Two basketballs sit on the floor before a second round game between UCLA and Oklahoma in the NCAA…

March 19, 2025

Lobos advance to Mountain West semifinals after beating San Jose State 63-52

Donovan Dent led the Lobos with 25 points, Lobos face Boise State Friday

March 13, 2025

Mountain West men’s basketball tournament opens Wednesday

UNM Lobos enter tournament as number one seed in conference tournament

March 9, 2025