However, sports can serve to unite, or at least distract, during these moments, too. A game can be an outlet during moments of despair. It can uplift those who are feeling their lowest.

GlenOak High School graduate CJ McCollum already has put together a remarkable career as a premier NBA scorer. Friday, he added to his legacy.

Dennis Rodman's No. 91 jersey should already be hanging in the United Center rafters alongside his legendary teammates. Known ...

Among the 14 killed by a truck-driving assailant were a young mother, a father of two, a Superdome worker and a former Ivy ...

Jonas Valanciunas spent three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans. He signed with the Washington Wizards this offseason. On ...

The Pelicans won at home in the Smoothie King Center, just days after tragedy.

CJ McCollum highlighted a career high-tying 50 points with 10 3-pointers in a game, and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped an ...

The NBA's worst two teams will square off for the second time in three days on Sunday, when the New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards.

McCollum led the Pelicans in scoring in the win, tying his career-high with 50 points. He also knocked down 10 three-pointers ...

New Orleans visits the Washington Wizards after CJ McCollum scored 50 points in the Pelicans' 132-120 win over the Washington ...

Pelicans head coach Willie Green gave CJ McCollum his flowers after their 11-game losing streak came to an end.