Basketball

Collier hits late free throws, Dream beat Lynx 86-84

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MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and made two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in the Minnesota Lynx's 86-84 victory over the...

Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win

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DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard tied his playoff career high with 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-97 on Friday...

After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team

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LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...

Duke’s Scheyer ‘not afraid’ of test as Coach K’s successor

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DURHAM, N.C. — Jon Scheyer knows what’s ahead as the successor to Mike Krzyzewski at Duke. ...

UConn, Tennessee to extend women’s basketball series 2 years

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STORRS, Conn. — Tennessee and UConn have agreed to extend their storied women's basketball rivalry for another two years. ...

Wisconsin adds former Cincinnati post player Chris Vogt

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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin announced the addition of 7-foot-1 center and Cincinnati transfer Chris Vogt on Friday. ...

Wilson has 30 points, 13 rebounds to help Aces beat Liberty

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NEW YORK — A'ja Wilson had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Las Vegas Aces used a late run to beat the New...

Capela is backbone of Hawks — and quite a trash talker, too

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ATLANTA — If Trae Young is the unquestioned star of the Atlanta Hawks, then Clint Capela is the backbone. ...

Anthony Davis back in Lakers’ starting lineup for Game 6

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LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup Thursday night as they face playoff elimination in Game 6 of...

Embiid still uncertain to play for 76ers with knee injury

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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid's status for Game 1 of Philadelphia's playoff series is still unknown because of a cartilage tear in his knee. ...