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A sponsor, team owner and players are calling for a harsher penalty for Robert Sarver, the Phoenix Suns owner, after an investigation found he mistreated employees for years.

Free Pizza and Easy Sleep: W.N.B.A. Upgrades Travel for Finals

For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.

Las Vegas Aces Win First W.N.B.A. Championship

The Aces shook off their reputation for being better in the regular season by holding off several rallies by the Sun.

N.B.A. Fines Anthony Edwards $40,000 for Anti-Gay Remarks

Edwards, a Minnesota Timberwolves guard, used homophobic language to refer to a group of people as they stood outdoors. A video of the remarks was posted to Instagram.

After Years Away, One of Basketball’s Greats Returns at 41

Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women’s basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014.

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Celtics Players Say They Were ‘Shocked’ by Coach’s Suspension

Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said they had not spoken to Coach Ime Udoka since the team announced his full-season suspension on Thursday.

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving Talk About Nets’ Rocky Off-Season

Durant had asked to be traded but stayed put. Irving said he had come close to joining another team but decided that staying in Brooklyn was his best choice.

Greg Lee, a Key Member of Two U.C.L.A. Title-Winners, Dies at 70

A master of the assist, he played alongside Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes on teams that John Wooden led to the N.C.A.A. championship in 1972 and 1973.

Eliud Kipchoge Smashes His Own Marathon World Record

Kipchoge ran the Berlin Marathon in a time of 2:01:09. Tigist Assefa shocked the women’s field by running her second marathon in 2:15:38, a course record.

After Years Away, One of Basketball’s Greats Returns at 41

Lauren Jackson, a hero of Australian women’s basketball and a three-time W.N.B.A. most valuable player, has rejoined her national team after injuries knocked her out of the sport in 2014.

N.B.A. Fines Anthony Edwards $40,000 for Anti-Gay Remarks

Edwards, a Minnesota Timberwolves guard, used homophobic language to refer to a group of people as they stood outdoors. A video of the remarks was posted to Instagram.

Las Vegas Aces Win First W.N.B.A. Championship

The Aces shook off their reputation for being better in the regular season by holding off several rallies by the Sun.

Free Pizza and Easy Sleep: W.N.B.A. Upgrades Travel for Finals

For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.

N.B.A. Under Pressure to Remove Suns Owner

A sponsor, team owner and players are calling for a harsher penalty for Robert Sarver, the Phoenix Suns owner, after an investigation found he mistreated employees for years.

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