Sun coach apologizes for comment about player’s weight
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Connecticut Sun coach Curt Miller has apologized for making a disparaging remark to a referee about the weight of Las Vegas...
8th-seeded Memphis beats No. 1-seeded Jazz in series opener
SALT LAKE CITY — Dillon Brooks had 31 points and seven rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 112-109 Sunday night in...
Utah’s Jordan Clarkson wins NBA’s 6th man of the year award
Utah’s Jordan Clarkson, the only player to come off the bench and score 40 points in a game this season, was announced Monday as...
Florida adds Oklahoma State’s Erik Pastrana to hoops staff
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Mike White added Oklahoma State assistant Erik Pastrana to his staff Monday.
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Ex-MSU star Keith Appling arrested in homicide investigation
DETROIT — A former Michigan State University basketball star was arrested Monday in the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man in Detroit, police said.
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Boston’s minor league affiliate now called Maine Celtics
PORTLAND, Maine — The minor league affiliate of the Boston Celtics is changing its name to match the NBA franchise.
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NBA announces formation of NBA Africa, eyes further growth
NEW YORK — The NBA announced Monday that it has formed NBA Africa, which will oversee all league business on the continent, including the...
AP Sportlight
May 25
1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating...
Gonzaga hires Stephen Gentry as assistant basketball coach
SPOKANE, Wash. — Former Gonzaga player Stephen Gentry was hired Monday as an assistant basketball coach to replace Tommy Lloyd, who left the Bulldogs...
NBA’s young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs
NEW YORK — Trae Young didn’t look like a postseason rookie in silencing a rocking road crowd in New York.
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