Basketball

Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102

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PHOENIX — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix...

West Virginia signs forward Jamel King

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia has signed forward Jamel King for the 2021-22 season. ...

Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin

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Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs. ...

Maya Moore to receive Arthur Ashe Award at The ESPYS

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NEW YORK — Maya Moore will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS for her work on criminal justice reform. ...

Celtics coach Udoka wants to ‘bring the dog out’ in stars

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BOSTON — When Ime Udoka looks at the Boston Celtics’ roster, he sees a team with pieces to build around and endless potential. ...

Two-time MVP gladly cedes lead role in playoffs to Middleton

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ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one of the best players on the planet. ...

Darryl Morsell transferring from Maryland to Marquette

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MILWAUKEE — Darryl Morsell, the 2021 Big Ten defensive player of the year, is transferring from Maryland to Marquette for his final season of...

Mavs welcome back Kidd as coach, along with new GM Harrison

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back former point guard Jason Kidd as their coach Monday along with new general manager Nico Harrison. ...

Taurasi tops 9,000 career points, helps Mercury beat Sparks

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PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 25 points and became the first player in WNBA history to score 9,000 career points in her return from...

All eyes on Young’s ankle after freak encounter with ref

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ATLANTA — Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn't beat. ...