Grizzlies end Spurs’ season in play-in game winning 100-96
<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the...
Anthony prepares to face Denver in playoffs for first time
PORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA for quite some time but he’s never faced the team that launched his career...
McMillan fined $25,000 for saying NBA favors Knicks’ success
<p>ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday after saying the league is rooting for the...
Augustus ready for next step in basketball career as coach
<p>Seimone Augustus knew it was time to retire from playing when during a tough preseason workout session she could barely finish it.</p>
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After tough year, Butler says Heat are ‘ready for anything’
MIAMI — This was not the season the Miami Heat envisioned.
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Jonquel Jones’ double-double leads Sun past Fever 88-67
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Natisha Hiedeman scored a career-high 19 points, Jonquel Jones had 17 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and the Connecticut Sun...
LeBron’s 3 lifts Lakers over Warriors in West play-in game
<p>LOS ANGELES — LeBron James made a long, go-ahead 3-pointer with 58.2 seconds remaining, rallying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-100 victory over...
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May 21
1881 — A small group of tennis club members...
Short-handed Chicago holds off Atlanta 85-77
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Kahleah Copper scored 23 points, Ruthy Hebard had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Chicago Sky held off...
Mavs trying to end 10-year run without playoff series win
<p>DALLAS — Asked about the decade without a playoff series victory since coaching the Dallas Mavericks to their only championship, Rick Carlisle quickly mentioned...