Massive Gaza onslaught as Israel warns airstrikes are “just the beginning” - BBC News

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said it will use "enormous force" against the Hamas militant group.He said Israeli retaliation in the Gaza Str...

700 dead in Israel as it “declares war” on Hamas - BBC News

Israeli has formally declared war on the Hamas militant groups as the number of its citizens killed by gunmen reached 700.The Palestinian militants are belie...

Reports: Kevin Porter Jr. arrested on domestic violence charges

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday in New York City on domestic violence charges, multiple outlets reported. He allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre...

Report: Rockets sign G Aaron Holiday to 1-year deal

(Photo credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Rockets signed free agent guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year contract, ESPN reported Thursday. Financial terms were not reported. Holiday, 26, averaged 3.9 points and shot 40.9 percent from...

Thousands flee Israeli raid on Jenin - BBC News

Israel has carried out a major aerial and ground offensive in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. It’s the biggest military operation in the Palestinian ...

US promises more military aid for Ukraine at G7 summit- BBC News

The US President Joe Biden has promised more military aid to Ukraine at the G7 summit of western leaders in Japan.Mr Biden announced military assistance wort...

Reports: Rockets to hire Ime Udoka as next coach

The Houston Rockets and Ime Udoka have agreed to a contract to make Udoka the franchise's next head coach, ESPN and The Athletic reported Monday. Udoka, 45, guided the Boston Celtics to an Eastern Conference title and NBA Finals appearance in...

NBA breaks six ties for 2023 draft order

The NBA held random drawings on Monday to break six ties among teams with the same regular-season records, sorting out much of the order for June's NBA draft. The Houston Rockets won a tiebreaker with the San Antonio Spurs after both teams...

NBA breaks six ties for 2023 draft order

The NBA held random drawings on Monday to break six ties among teams with the same regular-season records, sorting out much of the order for June's NBA draft. The Houston Rockets won a tiebreaker with the San Antonio Spurs after both teams...

Report: Rockets to interview Warriors' Kenny Atkinson

The Houston Rockets have received permission to interview Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson for their vacant coaching job, ESPN reported Tuesday. The Rockets parted ways with Stephen Silas on Monday after a 22-60 season and a...

See aftermath of Israel's strikes in Lebanon

Israel retaliated with airstrikes in Lebanon after rockets were fired from southern Lebanon into Israeli territory. CNN's Scott McLean reports.#CNN #News

Anthony Davis leads thriving Lakers into contest with Rockets

When the Los Angeles Lakers revamped their roster at the trade deadline, the primary goal was to construct a rotation capable of alleviating the workload on LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, no matter their roster depth and despite James'...

NBA roundup: Cavs blast Rockets, punch ticket to postseason

Jarrett Allen recorded his 32nd double-double of the season and helped Cleveland stave off the visiting Houston Rockets 108-91 on Sunday, a victory that clinched the Cavaliers' first postseason berth since falling in the 2018 NBA Finals. Allen...

Jabari Smith Jr.'s last-second shot lifts Rockets over Pelicans

Jabari Smith Jr. drilled a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 16-point, second-half deficit to beat the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 114-112 on Friday. With the Rockets trailing by one point following a...

Mavericks, Lakers battle in intense West matchup

Having already faced the new-look Dallas Mavericks with Kyrie Irving, the Los Angeles Lakers will get a second look Friday, this time at home. Waiting to be decided is just how many of the stars for both teams take the court. In a Feb. 26...

Kevin Porter Jr. (27 points), Rockets handle undermanned Lakers

Kevin Porter Jr. scored a game-high 27 points to pace seven in double figures as the Houston Rockets defeated the visiting short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 on Wednesday. Porter was 11-for-17 shooting from the floor and added nine rebounds...

Bulls not far from play-in spot ahead of meeting with Rockets

Given their inconsistency throughout this season, it might seem unwise to put stock in the Chicago Bulls' chances of qualifying for the play-in tournament in the Eastern Conference. However, following their surprising 117-96 road victory over the...

Pacers aim to continue offensive surge vs. Rockets

The season-long statistics don't reflect the offensive might flexed by the Indiana Pacers as of late, particularly since the season resumed following the All-Star break last month. As a whole, Indiana is middling on offense, as it ranked 18th in...

Grizzlies end road woes by beating Rockets

Desmond Bane scored 21 of his 30 points in the second half as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped an eight-game road losing streak with a 113-99 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Ja Morant had 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for...

Wolves, Warriors out to move above break-even mark

Two .500 teams much in need of a winning streak go head-to-head Sunday afternoon in San Francisco when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Golden State Warriors. The meeting is one of two remaining at Golden State for the set of Western...

Ukraine frontline fighting: street battles as Russia advances on Vuhledar - BBC News

Russia is stepping up its offensive in the east of Ukraine, a year on from the start of the war.Some of the fiercest fighting is around the city of Vuhledar ...