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Nets retire Hall of Famer Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey

Jan. 25, 2025 21:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — When Vince Carter’s preferred Nos. 6, 12 or 23 were not available as a freshman basketball player at Florida’s Mainland High School, he took some advice from his mother, Michelle. “My mom told me: 'Find a number and make it famous,’” Carter said. ...

LeBron James picked for 21st straight All-Star Game, extending NBA record

Jan. 24, 2025 00:50 AM EST

LeBron James is extending his All-Star records. And Giannis Antetokounmpo is the people’s choice, again. The NBA revealed the starters — some of them, anyway — for the revamped All-Star Game on Thursday night, and there wasn't much in the way of surprises. James is now...

Diggins scores program-best 46, Rivera scores game-winner to lift UMass over Fordham 120-118 in 3OT

Jan. 15, 2025 23:51 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Rahsool Diggins scored a program-record 46 points, Daniel Rivera hit the game-winning layup with 10 seconds remaining in triple overtime and UMass beat Fordham 120-118 on Wednesday night. Diggins also tied for the eighth best single-game total in Atlantic 10...