A team sport played on a rectangular court with five players per side, aiming to score by shooting through a hoop.
A federal crackdown targets healthcare fraud across the United States. More than 450 defendants, including doctors, nurses and clinic owners, are charged in schemes that falsified records, billed for unrendered or unnecessary care, and laundered funds. Several defendants have faced seizures and high-value assets, with charges spanning Medicare and TRICARE programs.
LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers for a two-year, $8 million deal, beginning his record-extending 24th NBA season. He has stated he is not chasing money or family, but aims to help the Sixers win a championship and energize a new fan base.
LeBron James has confirmed a move to the Philadelphia 76ers for a two-year deal. Donald Trump has publicly commented on who is the best ever, favoring Michael Jordan. The news follows James’s eight-season run with the Lakers and marks a new chapter in his career.
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame basketball coach and longtime Mavericks figure, has died at 86. Family statements describe him as beloved husband, father and grandfather. Nelson leaves a legacy as a pioneering coach who popularized fast-paced play and Nellie Ball, influencing teams and players across the league.
Multiple WNBA games have been interrupted by thrown sex toys, with players and officials calling out perpetrators. Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream incidents are linked to ongoing protests; authorities warn of bans and legal action for offenders.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been ejected from a Chicago Sky–Indiana Fever WNBA game after a verbal confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sky owner Michael Alter has barred him from future Chicago home games; the WNBA has said Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not currently eligible for the 2027 draft. The Fever won 113–90.