Basketball

Durant fined $50,000 for offensive language on social media

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NEW YORK — Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for his offensive and derogatory language in social media messages to...

UCLA’s Juzang could be first Asian American NBA lottery pick

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<p>INDIANAPOLIS &mdash; Johnny Juzang's impact at UCLA has been immediate since he transferred from Kentucky, giving the Bruins the scorer and dynamic player they...

Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Guard Scottie Lewis became the sixth player to leave Florida's basketball program in a little more than a week when he...

Nets get strong debut from Aldridge, rout Hornets 111-89

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<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Jeff Green outscored Charlotte by himself in Brooklyn's overpowering first quarter before finishing with 21 points, and the Nets got a...

George Washington hires McCombs as women’s basketball coach

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WASHINGTON — Caroline McCombs was hired by George Washington as its women’s basketball coach on Friday. ...

A first: NCAA names women’s Final Four officials early

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<p>SAN ANTONIO &mdash; The NCAA women’s basketball committee has revealed the 11 officials who will work the Final Four and championship game of the...

Georgia hoops coach Taylor agrees to extension through 2027

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ATHENS, Ga. — After leading Georgia to the women's NCAA Tournament for the first time in three years, coach Joni Taylor has agreed to...

Father Hep: Cronin’s dad relishes UCLA’s run to Final Four

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<p>Father's Day has come early for Hep Cronin this year. Actually, it has been more like Father's Month.</p> ...

Sixers end trip without Embiid by beating Cavs 114-94

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CLEVELAND — Shake Milton scored 27 points, Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers finished a six-game road trip...

Oladipo makes his debut, Heat top Warriors 116-109

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<p>MIAMI &mdash; Victor Oladipo finally made his Miami debut, and the Heat ensured it was a memorable one.</p> ...