The first-ever NBA Awards Show took place Monday night.
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Russell Westbrook was named the 2016-17 NBA MVP.
Former NBA player and coach Monty Williams received the Sager Strong Award.
Draymond Green won the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
Bill Russell had some fun with his acceptance speech after winning the NBA's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award.
Sporting News spoke with people connected to the NBA Draft process at various levels and found that going undrafted is far from a death sentence for an NBA hopeful’s future in the league.
The Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups were announced Thursday.
Some former college basketball standouts went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft but have since signed free agent deals.
The Nuggets reportedly could make a three-way deal possible that would send Paul George to Cleveland.
IUPUI could replace Valparaiso in the Horizon League.
The Hornets received unexpectedly high value when they selected Kentucky's Malik Monk with the No. 11 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Chris Paul will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, according to a report.
All-Star forward Blake Griffin will reportedly become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
The NBA's deputy commissioner, Mark Tatum, got scooped by fans in Brooklyn's Barclays Center on national TV.
Former Valparaiso star Alec Peters became emotional when his name was called late in the second round.
The Lakers are clearing room to sign future free agents by making this trade with the Nets.
The local media won't be hearing from Missouri defensive end Marcell Frazier this season, according to Frazier.
Butler's top 2017 signee received his release from the school and will follow Chris Holtmann to Ohio State.
Lance Stephenson could take the reigns of the Pacers' offense amid a franchise rebuild.
UNLV's new athletic director has a unique living arrangement on campus.
Brooks Koepka wins his first major by capturing the 117th U.S. Open with a record-tying performance. He also ties Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open record by shooting 16 under for the tournament.
The winner of the 2017 U.S. Open will earn the biggest paycheck in major championship history.
Get to know Brian Harman, the 54-hole leader at the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills.
Tim Tebow lost his bat, then struck out, in an at-bat on Saturday.
Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta hit his fifth career home run on Saturday.
A fan at minor league game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Durham Bulls made a highlight-reel catch on Saturday.
Panthers rookie Christian McCaffrey went through his first minicamp practice as an NFL running back Thursday. He — and his Carolina teammates — could not wait.
Butler hired former Bulldogs player and assistant coach LaVall Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann.
The Atlanta Braves' "Beat The Freeze" promotion went viral when a contestant fell face-first into the dirt just short of the tape. SN spoke with The Freeze about his origin story and his newfound success.
Jeff Mathis had some fun with Justin Bour's first career stolen base.
NBA draft early entry and withdrawal rules are causing some top high school players to commit later in the recruiting process.
Tapwrit used a strong push down the home stretch to pass Irish War Cry and win the 2017 Belmont Stakes.
Find out the schedule of events for the Summer X Games in Minneapolis.
The body of former NFL wide receiver James Hardy III was identified on Thursday.
Creighton coach Greg McDermott will not be Ohio State's next basketball coach.
The Predators defeated the Penguins 4-1 in Game 4. The best-of-seven series is now tied 2-2.
Something tells us the Penguins will have enough healthy players to field a team for Game 3.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the one-and-done system isn't working for anyone involved.
The NBA Finals are full of former five-star recruits, but not every player was projected to be an NBA star.
Pittsburgh is up 2-0 on Nashville in the Stanley Cup Final after a 4-1 victory. The Pens snapped a tie with a three-goal outburst in the third period.
Chris Sale made his return to Chicago to face the White Sox, who hit him hard. He still managed to gain credit for a win.
The Penguins are the slight favorites in Vegas to win the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
Maryville University of St. Louis won the 2017 League of Legends College Championship Final.
Live results and updates from the 2017 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Players testing the NBA Draft waters had to make their final decisions by Wednesday.
Tyronn Lue teased a Cleveland reporter about his line of questioning after Cleveland's Game 4 win.
The Cavaliers turned on the jets in the second half to cruise to a 112-99 victory.
The Predators defeated the Ducks 6-3 to advance to their first Stanley Cup Final.
JuJu Smith-Schuster danced to "JuJu on That Beat" at a Pittsburgh-area children's hospital Monday.
Arizona guard Rawle Alkins will return for his sophomore season.
Cameron Johnson, a 6-8 guard who was the team's third-leading scorer at 11.9 points per game last season, announced in April his decision to transfer from the university.
LeBron James was named the 2016-17 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner, which is given annually to a player, coach or athletic trainer who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community.
Stony Brook coach Jeff Boals tweeted "offer" in response to a picture of Russell Westbrook's son.
Five-star forward Mohamed Bamba committed to Texas on Thursday.
Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze walked away from questions about his program's NCAA allegations.
Free-agent defensive tackle Vince Wilfork is relatively quiet regarding his plans for the future.
Former Illinois signee Jeremiah Tilmon signed his letter of intent to play for Missouri.
Five-star point guard Trevon Duval committed to Duke.
Ohio State guard JaQuan Lyle is no longer a member of the Buckeyes' men's basketball team.
Due to an NFL rule, first-round NFL draft picks Christian McCaffrey and Solomon Thomas are unable to use team facilities until mid-June.
Duke freshman guard Frank Jackson will hire an agent and remain in the 2017 NBA draft.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron drinks 8-10 energy drinks per day.
The Missouri Valley Conference announced Tuesday that it has invited Valparaiso to join the conference and replace Wichita State.
Auburn freshman quarterback Woody Barrett announced Monday his decision to transfer from the school.
