Michael Jordan gets stake in DraftKings for advisory role
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — DraftKings shares jumped in midday trading after announcing that basketball legend Michael Jordan would take an ownership stake in the company in exchange for becoming a special adviser to the sports betting site. Boston-based DraftKings did not release details on the amount of Jordan’s stake in the company. Jordan is […]
Rough road: Playing during pandemic means ‘long days’ in NBA
When Washington coach Scott Brooks was a player and would ask coaches about their profession, he would always got the same response: It is a lonely job. Never more so than now, probably. As if playing games in arenas that are somewhere between mostly and entirely empty during a still-raging coronavirus pandemic wasn’t hard enough, […]
Wizards cancel practice in latest COVID issue for NBA
The Washington Wizards say two of their players are going on the NBA’s health and safety protocols list, the latest in a wave of bad news related to the coronavirus pandemic for the league in recent days. The Wizards canceled their Tuesday practice, saying that decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” They […]
Beal scores 34, Wizards beat Suns 128-107 for first home win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal scored 34 points and the Washington Wizards snapped their three-game losing streak and won at home for the first time this season, beating the Phoenix Suns 128-107 on Monday night. The Wizards (3-8), who had lost five straight at home, played without guard Russell Westbrook. He will miss at least […]
Wizards lose Thomas Bryant to torn ACL in left knee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards likely will be without center Thomas Bryant for the remainder of the season because of a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Bryant is one of only two players who started all 10 games so far this season for the Wizards. He got hurt after incidental […]
Owusu, Miller lead No. 12 Maryland women to rout of Purdue
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ashley Owusu had 19 points and nine assists, Diamond Miller added 16 points and eight assists and No. 12 Maryland coasted to an 83-46 win over Purdue on Sunday. The Terrapins shot 52% through three quarters while holding the Boilermakers to 34% for the game, forcing 17 turnovers and building […]
Garza scores 24 to help No. 5 Iowa coast past Maryland 89-67
COLLEGE PARK. Md. (AP) — Luka Garza scored 17 of his 24 points in the decisive first half, and No. 5 Iowa roared back from an early deficit by keeping Maryland scoreless for nearly eight minutes in an 89-67 victory Thursday night. The Hawkeyes (10-2, 4-1 Big Ten) trailed 19-9 before rattling off 20 straight […]
Owusu, Miller help No. 12 Terps top No. 19 Hoosiers 84-80
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ashley Owusu scored 20 points, including the clinching free throw with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 12 Maryland held off No. 19 Indiana 84-80 on Monday night after letting a 16-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three. Diamond Miller also had 20 points for the Terrapins (7-1, 3-0 Big Ten), who […]
No. 16 Michigan stays unbeaten with 84-73 win over Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Freshman Hunter Dickinson had 26 points and 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 19 and No. 16 Michigan remained unbeaten by defeating Maryland 84-73 Thursday night. The Wolverines (8-0, 3-0 Big Ten) trailed 54-50 with 15 minutes left before Dickinson scored nine points in a 23-5 run that turned a close, […]
Short-handed Bulls send Wizards to 5th straight defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Otto Porter scored 28 points, Zach LaVine added 22 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without four players who were in the NBA health and safety protocol, beat the winless Washington Wizards 133-130 on Thursday. The Bulls played without Lauri Markkanen, their second-leading scorer and top rebounder, as well as forward Chandler Hutchison […]