Mutombo Rejects Lottery Conspiracy After Twitter Mistake
"I want to let people know there was no conspiracy," Mutombo said in a phone interview.
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"I want to let people know there was no conspiracy," Mutombo said in a phone interview.
"It's a big day on Tuesday," new president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo said.
"We're so tightly associated with the event-going experience that it was natural for us to move aggressively and chase this opportunity," StubHub President Scott Cutler said.
The Philadelphia 76ers' front office has suddenly turned into the home of a Colangelo family reunion.
Seven-footers are still highly coveted by NBA teams, but these players have historically been more prone to injury
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Franklin is some sort of dog.
The Pistons have lost four straight, and three since leading scorer Brandon Jennings ruptured his left Achilles in a 101-86 loss to Milwaukee on Saturday.
The teams entered with a combined record of 4-34, the second-worst in NBA history for teams about to play each other — with a minimum of 38 combined games.
"Not a game, not a game, not a game, we talkin' about practice." Those words will always be connected with Allen Iverson.
76ers rookie Nerlens Noel, who would have been a rookie last year if it wasn't for his brutal knee injury, decided to show the league he is a force to reckon with around the rim.
Kyle Singler scored 19 points and Josh Smith added 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 109-103 in an exhibition game Thursday night.
With the NBA season right around the corner, let's break down which five teams are the worst.
The Philadelphia 76er has been chatting up Kim Kardashian and Rihanna in recent weeks but the 20-year-old Cameroonian has been making a splash on twitter for sometime now. Here are 13 of his best tweets and 13 reasons why you need to follow this future NBA star.
Travis Bader set an NCAA record for 3-pointers in his college career at Oakland University, and now he will get his shot at the next level.
Two weeks have now passed since we last saw the San Antonio Spurs dismantle the Miami Heat to win their fifth championship. On Thursday, it will be time for the winners to put the champagne down as the 2014 NBA Draft commences
Protective injury gear is becoming more popular in professional sports these days and athletes are taking the opportunity to make a fashion statement (and endorsement deals). So who wore theirs the best?
Philadelphia coach Brett Brown was grasping for positives after his team tied an NBA record for futility by dropping its 26th straight game on Thursday night.
They are a loss away from becoming the Philadelphia 26ers.
After Philadelphia's latest loss gave the 76ers their longest skid in franchise history, coach Brett Brown insisted he doesn't dwell on the streak.
Allen Iverson cupped his hand to his left ear and asked to hear his favorite tune one more time.
Andre Drummond had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons' talented frontcourt overwhelmed the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers for a 113-96 victory Saturday night.
Josh Smith had 22 points in an outstanding all-around game, Brandon Jennings made four 3-pointers in the second half and the Pistons ended their slide with a 114-104 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Allen Iverson's highlights played one more time on the big screen, diehard Philadelphia 76ers fans and Julius Erving all part of the crowd catching one more glimpse of No. 3 in his prime.
Frank's future is uncertain in Detroit and Collins is on his way out as Philadelphia's coach. That's what happens at the end of a disappointing season.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly threatened Republicans during a call to the state Capitol.
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is urging people to avoid the area of W. Ellsworth and State roads.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Jarvis Butts entered a guilty plea during a pretrial conference on Thursday in the Third Circuit Court, court records show.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly threatened Republicans during a call to the state Capitol.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Good morning Family, TGIF!!! Looking at a great kickoff to the warming weekend!! Mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 37. A little breezy through the afternoon but still lovely. Staying dry all weekend as temps continue to warm into the upper 30's and low 40's by Sunday. Thank you High pressure!! Warmer next week with temps heading into the 50's by Wednesday with the next chance for rain moving in. So my suggestion is, time to wash the ashy car!!! Great streak of days to get that winter off the ride!! In the words of Ludacris..."Roll OUT"!! Happy Valentine's Day Weekend!
The FBI says it is increasing the reward in the search for Nancy Guthrie. The search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie entered its 12th day.
Warmer air arrives quickly starting Friday afternoon.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
Police and fire crews on Thursday responded to a reported gas leak in the Ann Arbor-Pittsfield Township area.