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Germany center Johannes Voigtmann celebrates after winning against the United States in a Basketball World Cup semi final game in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

No gold for USA at Basketball World Cup after 113-111 loss to Germany

Germany center Johannes Voigtmann celebrates after winning against the United States in a Basketball World Cup semi final game in Manila, Philippines, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

September 8, 2023, 10:04am National Sports

Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night. Read story

Fans watch a game between Portland and New Orleans on  Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

Blazers to open 2023-24 regular season at Clippers on Oct. 25

Fans watch a game between Portland and New Orleans on  Monday, March 27, 2023, during the Trail Blazers’ 124-90 loss to the Pelicans at Moda Center.

August 17, 2023, 1:05pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will begin the 2023-24 regular season at the L.A. Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 25 before returning to Moda Center for their home opener against Orlando on Friday, Oct. 27. Read story

San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson is scared to fly and shortly after arriving in San Francisco he began working with the club's director of mental health and wellness Shana Alexander and human performance specialist Harvey Martin to cope with his flight anxiety.

Some athletes with fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson is scared to fly and shortly after arriving in San Francisco he began working with the club's director of mental health and wellness Shana Alexander and human performance specialist Harvey Martin to cope with his flight anxiety.

August 16, 2023, 6:04am National Sports

Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying. There's no getting around air travel in big-time sports, but at least some athletes are being more proactive, like Giants star Joc Pederson. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA unveils schedule for in-season tournament

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

August 15, 2023, 4:28pm National Sports

The first basket of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament likely will be made in Indianapolis. Read story

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Gregg Popovich.

Popovich leads international-rich Basketball Hall of Fame class

Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Gregg Popovich.

August 11, 2023, 5:08pm National Sports

Gregg Popovich didn't want to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame until the players that helped his teams win NBA championships had already gone in. Read story

A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Williams, left, to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he "frittered away" substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

Former first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for health care fraud

A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick Terrence Williams, left, to 10 years in prison Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he "frittered away" substantial earnings from his professional career. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

August 3, 2023, 3:12pm National Sports

A federal judge sentenced a former first-round NBA draft pick to 10 years in prison Thursday, saying he used his people skills to entice others to aid his $5 million health care fraud after he “frittered away” substantial earnings from his professional career. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket between New York Knicks guard Miles McBride, right, and center Isaiah Hartenstein during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

NBA sends letter to all teams about Blazers’ Lillard and Miami Heat

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives to the basket between New York Knicks guard Miles McBride, right, and center Isaiah Hartenstein during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

July 28, 2023, 5:05pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has never said publicly that he wants to be traded and that he wants to be traded only to the Heat. Read story

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., right, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Two top-5 picks hurt as Rockets beat Blazers at buzzer in summer league action

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., right, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas.

July 7, 2023, 7:29pm Blazers

Jabari Smith Jr. hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to rally the Houston Rockets to a 100-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Summer League game Friday that saw two top-five picks unable to finish the game due to injuries. Read story

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Damian Lillard  asked his team for a trade Saturday, July 1, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Damian Lillard  asked his team for a trade Saturday, July 1, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

July 6, 2023, 5:51pm Blazers

Damian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Detroit.

Damian Lillard asks Blazers for a trade

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Detroit.

July 1, 2023, 9:59am Blazers

Damian Lillard has asked the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that team. Read story