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Referee union defends female ref after Clippers player comments

The National Basketball Referees Association came to the defense on Friday of a rookie female referee excoriated by Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul after she slapped the eight-time All-Star with a technical foul.

 
Orlando Magic fire head coach Jacque Vaughn

The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jacque Vaughn on Thursday, ending a week of speculation about his job security. James Borrego was named interim head coach.

Focused Liberty whips Canyon Springs

Liberty girls basketball coach Chad Kapanui gave his players one simple message before Wednesday afternoon’s game against Canyon Springs.

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Webb picks up scoring slack for Chargers

It’s usually a bad omen for the Clark boys basketball team when leading scorers Carter Olsen and Colby Jackson are struggling to make shots.

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Air Force

The Rebels host Air Force tonight at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.

Okonoboh playing through pain for Rebels

There are days when Goodluck Okonoboh’s right foot feels fine and he can run, jump and do everything you would want a 6-foot-10-inch basketball player to do.

Ex-UNLV basketball coach Grgurich released from hospital

Tim Grgurich, a former UNLV assistant and head basketball coach, was released from a Los Angeles hospital Friday after being treated for two blockages to his heart.

Autistic teen sinks 1,000th half-court shot

It’s like something from a sports movie: A teen in a basketball uniform makes an improbable shot, then gets hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates while the crowd cheers and chants his name.

With eye on standings, Cowboys focus on foe

Chaparral boys basketball coach Steven Bentz did the math and knew exactly what was at stake Thursday.

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