The NBA Is Launching A Professional Basketball League In Africa
The Basketball Africa League will have 12 teams from countries across the continent.

Lakers’ LeBron James closes in on all-time scoring record
After scoring 20 points in the Lakers'113-104 win over the Spurs Wednesday night, James sits 158 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
By Mark J. Terrill / AP
Kobe Bryant jersey expected to sell for $7 million
Bryant scored 645 points in this jersey, auction house Sotheby’s said.
By Bebeto Matthews / AP
Alabama basketball player, 2nd man charged with murder
A shooting occurred early Sunday morning near the University of Alabama campus, where Jamea Harris, 23, was shot and killed.
By Gerald Herbert / APTop Stories

WCPO: Couple plans Bengals-themed nuptials for Super Bowl weekend
Ben Steely and Donna Goad are taking their love for each other — and their favorite team — to a whole new level for their upcoming nuptials.
By WCPO
Damar Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video
Amid thanks for the outpouring of support, Damar Hamlin noted that he continues to make goo progress in his recovery.
By Joshua Bessex / AP
UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
He had faced days of pressure to sack Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while in charge of the Treasury.
By Alastair Grant / AP