Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns expected to play before playoffs

Karl-Anthony Towns should be able to rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves in time for the playoffs after all. The Timberwolves announced Tuesday that Towns, who underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus last month, has been cleared for full-contact, 5-on-5 basketball activities. Although the team didn’t give a specific date, Towns is “progressing toward his return … Read more

A day after Kentucky resignation, John Calipari is announced as Arkansas’ new coach

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 20: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats speaks during practice day at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) A day after he resigned at Kentucky, John Calipari is formally Arkansas’ head coach. The Razorbacks announced Wednesday that Calipari is the … Read more

Prosecutors drop rape case against ex-Kansas player Arterio Morris due to lack of evidence

Arterio Morris, who transferred to Kansas from Texas, was suspended and dismissed from the team shortly after his arrest in September. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Content warning: This story includes descriptions of alleged domestic violence. Kansas prosecutors dropped a felony rape case against former Jayhawks basketball player Arterio Morris on Tuesday due to insufficient evidence, according … Read more

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves win over Celtics early due to awkward, non-contact leg injury

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo went down due to an awkward, non-contact leg injury in the second half of his team’s 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo was casually jogging after inbounding the ball late in the third quarter when he suddenly fell to the court. He reached for his left calf … Read more