Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise
AP - 30 minutes ago

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
AP - 4 hours ago

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon
AP - 5 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) - NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93
AP - 16 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds in his season debut, and Kobe Bryant scored 21 points while passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers' career scoring chart in Los Angeles' 108-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Stanford uses balanced offense to rout Pepperdine
AP - 17 hours ago

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) - Kayla Pedersen had 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and No. 2 Stanford extended its winning streak at Maples Pavilion to 30 games with a 99-50 rout of Pepperdine in its home opener Thursday night.

Jazz get first win in San Antonio since 1999
AP - 18 hours ago

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

Stojakovic leads Hornets past Suns, 110-103
AP - 18 hours ago

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.

Thomas leads No. 11 Duke over Ga Southern 69-42
AP - 19 hours ago

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night.

Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame past MSU, 68-67
AP - 19 hours ago

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Ashley Barlow scored 18 points and hit a tiebreaking free throw with 10 seconds left, lifting No. 5 Notre Dame to a 68-67 victory over No. 21 Michigan State on Thursday night.

James, Houts lead No. 16 Georgia past Chattanooga
AP - 19 hours ago

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Freshman guard Jasmine James scored 25 points and Ashley Houts added 21 for No. 16 Georgia in a 74-57 win over Chattanooga on Thursday night.