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AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not...

Mavs owner Cuban questions 'hypocrisy' of Trump's orderDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban questioned the effectiveness of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting immigration from seven countries, citing the ''hypocrisy'' of limiting immigration from some countries while not including others.''I understand safety,'' Cuban said before Wednesday night's...

AP Sports WriterLeBron James brings title home to ClevelandBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James came home with the trophy he promised, and the championship Cleveland has coveted for 52 years.The NBA superstar, born and raised in nearby Akron, stepped off a plane Monday and hoisted the shiny Larry...

AP Sports WriterHappy Harden has Houston Rockets surging toward postseasonBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Ask James Harden about how happy he is running coach Mike D'Antoni's offense and a smile spreads across his face before the sentence is done.Harden has shaken off the disappointment of last season to thrive...

NBA union to fund health insurance retired playersNEW YORK (AP) The National Basketball Players Association's player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service.''The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in...

GOLDEN STATE (86)H.Barnes 5-13 2-5 12, Green 4-10 0-0 10, Speights 4-9 3-6 11, Curry 5-12 3-4 14, Thompson 6-18 1-2 15, Iguodala 2-6 1-2 5, Lee 5-5 1-2 11, Livingston 1-4 0-0 2, Holiday 2-3 1-1 6, Barbosa 0-0 0-0 0, Kuzmic 0-0 0-0 0....

AP Basketball WriterAn extra rest day in NBA Finals seems timely for CavaliersBy TIM REYNOLDSCLEVELAND (AP) Under the long-used former NBA Finals format, Game 3 of this Golden State-Cleveland matchup would have been played Tuesday night.Not this year, thanks to an extra rest day.And the Cavaliers are probably...

Pelicans waive F Alonzo Gee, keep Lance StephensonMETIAIRE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran forward Alonzo Gee, a move that keeps recently acquired guard Lance Stephenson on the opening night roster.''I was nervous but confident at the same time,'' the 6-foot-5 Stephenson said after practice...

AP Sports WriterMilwaukee Bucks break ground on $500 million downtown arenaBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Bucks had yet to go through the formalities of breaking ground on their downtown arena when co-owner Jamie Dinan wondered else might be in store: Maybe another celebration in a few...

Curry, Warriors top Nuggets in OT while working on cohesionBy The Associated PressGolden State's Stephen Curry scored 22 points in 27 minutes and new addition Kevin Durant added 19 as the Warriors edged Denver 129-128 in overtime in their preseason game on Friday.Patrick McCaw hit the tying shot that...

MEMPHIS (92)Allen 1-2 2-2 4, Randolph 6-20 0-0 12, Gasol 7-16 7-8 21, Calathes 4-10 0-0 12, Lee 8-11 2-2 19, Udrih 5-10 2-2 13, Je.Green 3-10 0-0 7, Koufos 1-1 0-0 2, Carter 1-2 0-0 2, Leuer 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-82 13-14 92.PORTLAND (99)Batum...

Associated PressSpurs' Popovich on Trump's election: 'That's disgusting.'By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Saying he fears for the country's future, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made his frustrations and anger over Donald Trump's election very clearly known Friday night.''He is in charge of our country,'' Popovich said. ''That's...