Basketball

Appeals court upholds guilty verdicts in NCAA bribes case

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NEW YORK — The convictions of a sports business manager and an amateur basketball coach in a conspiracy to bribe top college coaches to...

Blazers face uncertain offseason after playoff elimination

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PORTLAND, Ore. — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics...

Former Louisville assistant gets plea deal in extortion case

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former University of Louisville basketball assistant has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of attempted extortion and will avoid prison...

Grizzlies see bright future after surprising playoff push

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The Memphis Grizzlies believe they have a great foundation after returning to the playoffs much faster than anyone outside the franchise expected. ...

Wizards GM skirts topic of coach’s future after playoff exit

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WASHINGTON — The first topic raised with Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard the day after the team's season ended was the topic that...

In Riley’s mind, the first thing the Heat need is some rest

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MIAMI — Pat Riley has identified an immediate priority for the Miami Heat: Do absolutely nothing. ...

Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round

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PHILADELPHIA — Rest up, Joel Embiid. With an NBA title...

Hawks, 76ers win Game 5s to set up 2nd-round series

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NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...

Young scores 36 points, Hawks finish off Knicks in Game 5

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NEW YORK — Trae Young put the finishing touches on his impressive first playoff series with 36 points and nine assists, and the Atlanta...

Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there

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NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...