Author: Martin Rogers, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports’ Martin Rogers examines who the contenders and pretenders are vs. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Co.

The NBA’s wild Western Conference has the Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans all on the outside looking in.

LeBron James insisted he had not read the story in which Kevin Durant said free agents shun James’ teams because of a “toxic” media environment.

Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja is turning heads – including that of LeBron James – over her electrifying, emotional rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

It’s early, but Philadelphia center Joel Embiid is crafting a season that has him atop a short list of players who are in the MVP conversation.

Round-by-round analysis of the WBC heavyweight title bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, which ended in a controversial draw.

As the NBA season wears on, it’s time for the Los Angeles Lakers to let LeBron James, the best in the business, take care of business.

The Los Angeles Clippers lead the Western Conference with a 14-6 record, a surprising start that could be sustained throughout the rest of the season.

Steve Nash was talked about as a possible candidate for the Phoenix Suns GM position, but he tells USA TODAY Sports his family is his priority.

Kawhi Leonard nails reply to former coach’s comment about lack of leadership, and keeps Toronto Raptors rolling with NBA’s best record.