LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead U.S. men's basketball team past Serbia
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
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South Sudan basketball
The world's youngest country, South Sudan, has faced wars, a hunger crisis, kidnappings, rapes and unprecedented flooding. As CBS News' Leah Mishkin reports, the country's basketball team hopes to give their nation "a beacon of hope" as they make their Olympic debut in Paris.
NBA rejects Warner Bros. Discovery, will enter into rights deal with Amazon
The NBA said that it is not accepting Warner Bros. Discovery's $1.8 billion per year offer to continue its longtime relationship with the league.
LeBron James named Team USA's male flagbearer for Paris Olympics
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Previewing Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will join forces Saturday as a team of WNBA All-Stars battle the USA Basketball Women's National Team. Women's basketball analyst and insider Khristina Williams joined CBS News to discuss the game.
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Game 5 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics NBA Finals series is on tonight. Find out how and when to watch.
Caitlin Clark expected to be off star-studded Olympic team, reports say
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
Carter's foul on Clark upgraded by WNBA; Reese fined for no postgame interview
Chennedy Carter gave a shoulder shot to Clark that knocked her to the floor before an inbound pass during the third quarter of Saturday's 71-70 win by the Fever.
Kyrie Irving facing former team in NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks sent the Minnesota Timberwolves home Thursday night after five games to advance to the NBA Finals. Now they'll face the top team in the East, the Boston Celtics, in a best-of-seven series for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Mike Vorkunov, national NBA and basketball business reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the Mavs' win over Minnesota, and what's next for them in the championship series.
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 5
The Minnesota Timberwolves hope to score another win against the Dallas Mavericks tonight in Game 5.
Off-duty nurses save basketball player
Nurses Doreen Thrash and Marcus Walton were off the clock when a person playing a friendly game of basketball collapsed. The two sprang into action and helped save the basektball player's life.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks, Game 4
The Minnesota Timberwolves must beat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals tonight.
NBA legend Bill Walton dies at age 71
Bill Walton, the college basketball superstar who went on to win two NBA titles and followed that up with a successful broadcasting career, has died at age 71 following a battle with cancer. Elise Preston takes a look back at the sports icon, activist and noted deadhead's legacy.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks, Game 3
The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Dallas Mavericks tonight for Game 3 of the teams' NBA Playoffs series.
NCAA, Power 5 agree to athlete pay
Colleges and universities will be allowed to directly pay athletes as part of a legal settlement involving the NCAA, Power 5 conferences and former and current student athletes. Laine Higgins, a sports reporter with the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more.
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 2
Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Western Conference finals is on as the Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics are back for Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Here's how to watch.
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 1
The Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight for Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals.
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The Indiana Pacers face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Here's how to watch.
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How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 7
Here's how and when to watch Game 7 of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Playoffs series today.
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How to watch New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 6
The New York Knicks face the Indiana Pacers tonight for Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Find out how and when to watch Game 6 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Playoffs series tonight.
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How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder NBA Playoffs Game 5 tonight
The Dallas Mavericks face the OKC Thunder tonight for Game 5 of the teams' NBA Playoffs series. Here's how to watch.
WNBA season gets underway featuring Caitlin Clark's debut and more
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
Ireland's Catherine Connolly set to be president after rival concedes election
Connolly has garnered the backing of a range of left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats.
3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.
At least 2 dead, others critically injured after party in North Carolina
Thirteen people were shot, authorities said on Saturday, after a party in North Carolina.
Inside Octagon House, one of D.C.'s oldest – and most haunted – homes
The Octagon is an approximately 10,000 square foot home designed by William Thornton, who served as the first architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.