Basketball

Almonor scores 20, Fairleigh Dickinson downs Saint Francis

NEW YORK (AP) — Ansley Almonor had 20 points in Fairleigh Dickinson's 76-57 win against Saint Francis (BKN) on Thursday. Almonor added five rebounds for the Knights (9-8). Demetre Roberts scored 17 points and added six assists. Joe Munden Jr.

Jan 5, 2023 6:41 PM Read more >

James, Durant lead early in NBA All-Star starter voting

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets might be headed toward yet another NBA All-Star Game rematch.

Jan 5, 2023 12:27 PM Read more >

NBA hires Lesley Slaton Brown as chief diversity officer

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has hired Lesley Slaton Brown as its new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, a role that she'll begin on Feb. 1. She comes to the NBA from HP, where she was a vice president and oversaw diversity.

Jan 5, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

Saint Francis (BKN) plays conference rival Fairleigh Dickinson

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (8-8, 1-0 NEC) at Saint Francis (BKN) Terriers (6-7, 0-1 NEC) New York; Thursday, 1 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Saint Francis (BKN) -1.5; over/under is 143.

Jan 5, 2023 1:46 AM Read more >

Knicks play the Raptors, aim for 4th straight win

New York Knicks (21-18, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (16-22, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Toronto.