SUNY Potsdam basketball player Emily Smith died at age 20 in an alleged hit-and-run accident on Saturday morning ...

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of brain ...

Jason Collins, a former Stanford basketball star who became the NBA’s first openly gay player during his 13-year professional career, died from brain cancer at the age of 47. Collins’ family announced ...

Former Gonzaga basketball and Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the NBA team confirmed in a social media post.

The basketball world is mourning the unexpected death of Brandon Clarke, forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, at the age of 29.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — José “Piculín” Ortiz, a center who played briefly in the NBA but was considered one of the greatest Puerto Rican players of all time, died on Tuesday. He was 62. The ...

WARNER, Okla. (KFOR) — A basketball player at an Oklahoma junior college died on Tuesday after suffering an injury during a game on Saturday. Connors State College basketball player Ethan Dietz from ...

Donald Gibb, a towering actor whose most famous roles came in “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Bloodsport,” died Tuesday. He was 71. Gibb’s death was first reported by TMZ. His most famous acting role was ...

The former professional basketball player died following a battle with brain cancer.

Former NBA player Jason Collins, the league’s first openly gay player, has died, his family has announced. He was 47 years old. Collins’ family released a statement through the NBA Tuesday evening.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has died, the team announced. Clarke, who spent his entire NBA career playing for the Western Conference team, was 29.

Jason Collins, the first openly gay active NBA player, has died at the age of 47 after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced on Tuesday. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our ...