USA vs. the World? NBA stars like new ASG idea As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

NBA stars back U.S. vs. World matchup for ASG As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.

NBA scraps Curry-Ionescu shootout around ASG The NBA says the 3-point shooting rematch between Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu is not going to be part of the lineup for All-Star Weekend.

Snubbed Booker supports expanding ASG rosters Phoenix’s Devin Booker said he believes it’s time for the NBA to expand rosters for the league’s midseason showcase.

WNBA’s Clark passing on NBA ASG 3-point contest Caitlin Clark will not be in a 3-point shootout during NBA All-Star Weekend, with reps saying she wants her first contest to be at WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indy.

LeBron, top vote-getter Giannis lead ASG starters Lakers star LeBron James and leading vote-getter Giannis Antetokounmpo highlighted the NBA All-Star starters that were unveiled Thursday night.

LeBron on new ASG: ‘Something had to change’ LeBron James lamented the state of the NBA on Thursday when asked about changes to the All-Star Game.

Sources: NBA ASG to have pickup-style format The NBA’s new All-Star Game tournament is expected to include a pickup-style format with two semifinal games played up to 40 points, followed by a final match up to 25 points, sources told ESPN.

AL wins ASG behind MVP Duran’s tiebreaking HR Boston’s Jarren Duran, the All-Star MVP, hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning and the American League beat the National League 5-3 on Tuesday night for its 10th win in the past 11 All-Star Games.

Red Sox’s Devers (shoulder) scratched from ASG Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has been scratched from the All-Star Game with left shoulder soreness. Jordan Westburg of the Orioles has been added to the AL roster.

Silver: I’ll take responsibility for ASG lacking effort NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN’s Andscape he will “take responsibility” for the lack of intensity apparent in recent NBA All-Star Games — a realization he came to after speaking with Chris Paul.

Silver: NBA mulling East vs. West format for ASG NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” that the league is considering going back to the East vs. West format in the All-Star Game this season.

Yanks’ Cole, D-backs’ Gallen tabbed to start ASG The New York Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will start for the AL in the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, and Arizona’s Zac Gallen will open on the mound for the NL.

Wilson loyal to Aces, Stewart Liberty in ASG draft A’ja Wilson drafted all four Las Vegas Aces All-Stars while opposing captain Breanna Stewart took all three New York Liberty All-Stars for next week’s WNBA All-Star game in Las Vegas.

Kershaw lands on IL, will miss ASG appearance The Dodgers have placed left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list because of left shoulder soreness, meaning he won’t be able to pitch in next week’s All-Star Game in Seattle.