Chris Paul returns, Suns clinch top seed with 140-130 win in Denver

The Suns lead the NBA with a 60-14 record and are trying to make the NBA Finals for a second straight season after losing to Milwaukee last year.

Sweet 16: Duke beats Texas Tech, advances to Elite 8 in Coach K’s final season

Duke advanced to the Elite 8 after beating Texas Tech Thursday night. Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski keeps telling anyone who will listen, “It’s not the coaching.”

Shead scores 21 points, Houston knocks out 1-seed Arizona

Terry had 17 points for Arizona (33-4), while Pac-12 player of the year Bennedict Mathurin had 15 and Christian Koloko 10.

2nd grand jury declines to charge Deshaun Watson

After reports of a grand jury in Brazoria County was seeking another charge against former Texans QB Deshaun Watson, the district attorney's office confirmed they have declined to indict him.

D-backs agree on 1-year deal with RHP Zach Davies

The Diamondbacks hope Davies can have a bounce-back season after a rough 2021 when he was 6-12 with a 5.78 ERA for the Chicago Cubs and led the National League with 75 walks.

Brittney Griner arrest: Ex-Pentagon official questions validity of accusations

Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.

Feisty Kriisa brings antics and energy to top-seed Arizona

The Estonian sophomore is the cocky and feisty sort who can drive opponents crazy, taunt their fans and question game officials. He can give his own coach, Tommy Lloyd, fits with some of his antics

Mathurin says he has tried to apologize to TCU dancer

The short video clip shows Mathurin stopping and looking up toward the stands, and then after a bow, he raises up with his arms spread fully apart. As he turns toward the tunnel, he appears to be looking the opposite way with his arms still outstretched when his left hand goes near the woman’s chest, though it is unclear if there is any contact.

Ayton has career-high 35 points, Suns rally past T-Wolves

Phoenix needs one win — or a Memphis loss — to wrap up home-court advantage for the entire playoffs. The Suns have a nine-game lead with nine games left. They have won six straight, 18 of 22 and are 59-14 overall.

Brittney Griner visited by US Embassy official in Russia, State Department says

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, is said “to be in good condition" after a U.S. Embassy official was allowed to visit with her.

March Madness: Grubhub offering special meal deals during NCAA tournament

If you’re searching for goodies for March Madness, Grubhub is offering a variety of discounts on meals at some of your favorite restaurants during the NCAA Tournament.

Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says

Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

Arizona’s Christian Koloko rises to become dominant force

Christian Koloko’s road to Thursday’s Sweet 16 game against Houston began in Douala, a port city in western Cameroon.

Soucy scores twice for Kraken in 4-2 win over Coyotes

Daniel Sprong scored in his first game with Seattle to lead the Kraken to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.