Pro Basketball (NBA)

Hawks dealing with injuries to Young, Capela in East final

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are dealing with another injury that could affect their preparations for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final. ...

Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102

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PHOENIX — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix...

Maine’s minor league hockey team to affiliate with Bruins

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PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine-based minor league hockey team is close to announcing a new affiliation with the Boston Bruins. ...

Blazers introduce Billups, ‘stand by’ hire amid criticism

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers went into damage-control mode while introducing Chauncey Billups as their new coach Tuesday, amid questions about how...

Clippers’ cool-hand Lue is NBA’s best in elimination games

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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have been unflappable amid high stakes throughout these playoffs. They recovered from 0-2 deficits against Dallas and...

Martyl Reinsdorf, wife of Bulls, White Sox chairman, dies

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CHICAGO — Martyl Reinsdorf, the wife of Chicago Bulls and White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, died Monday following a lengthy illness, the teams announced....

Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia’s Olympic squad

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SYDNEY — Ben Simmons has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic squad in order to spend time working on his individual skill development following a disappointing...

All eyes on Young’s ankle after freak encounter with ref

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ATLANTA — Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn't beat. ...

Billups gets first chance as head coach with Trail Blazers

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Chauncey Billups as their new coach. ...

Last chance for Tokyo: Final 4 Olympic hoop qualifiers begin

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Toronto coach Nick Nurse is an American. Born in Iowa. Owns a home in Florida. A lifetime fan of the Chicago Cubs. ...