basketball

Two Mid-American Conference teams have secured bids to the men's NCAA Tournament, the first time since 1999, but both coaches have strong ties to a new head coach opening.

It’s March Madness time. The NCAA men's and women's college basketball tournament starts this week.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down why the MAC Tournament is so tense for teams chasing the conference’s usual lone bid to March Madness.

Sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down why Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is betting big on women’s basketball in Cleveland, and why this second shot feels like the right one.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto expects changes in the offseason after the Cavs' flameout.

A 40th birthday, in NBA terms, means the on-court end is near. James will become the 30th player to appear in a regular-season game with a “4” as the first digit of his age; only nine logged more than 51 games after that birthday. He’ll be the 32nd player to play after turning 40 overall.

Bronny James is expected to play in his second pro game alongside his dad, LeBron James, when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mitchell's choice to commit to the Cavaliers had been expected for some time.

In choosing the respected Atkinson, the Cavs ended a month-long search that began after the firing of J.B. Bickerstaff, who led the team to 99 wins the past two seasons.

The Cavaliers are set to hire Kenny Atkinson as head coach, replacing J.B. Bickerstaff, leaning on his player development credentials and time with Golden State.