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Longtime Knicks broadcaster John Andariese dies at 78NEW YORK (AP) John Andariese, a New York Knicks broadcaster for more than 35 years, died Monday. He was 78.The Knicks confirmed Andariese's death, but did not provide a cause.A star player at Fordham and member of the New York City...

NBA players union complains about Jackson's Anthony commentsNEW YORK (AP) The National Basketball Players Association says it has spoken to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about Phil Jackson's comments regarding Carmelo Anthony.Jackson said Friday that perhaps it was best if Anthony sought to be traded from the New York...

AP Basketball WriterNBA guidelines: Don't focus on just basketball before age 14By BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The best thing young players can do for their basketball careers is not play too much basketball.They should participate in other sports and delay specializing in just basketball until they are at...

AP Sports WriterHall-of-Famer Larry Bird resigns as Pacers presidentBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Larry Bird made the decision last year.After nearly 40 years in the NBA, he had started plotting an exit strategy.The 60-year-old Hall-of-Famer finally told the rest of the world Monday: He was stepping down as Indiana's...

Kobe Bryant memorabilia stolen from ex-NBA star's alma materARDMORE, Pa. (AP) Authorities say memorabilia from Kobe Bryant's high school career have been stolen from a display case at the former NBA star's school near Philadelphia.Philly.com reports (http://bit.ly/2lgF8nV ) the theft from ''Kobe's Shrine'' outside the Bryant Gymnasium at...

TORONTO (AP) - John Wall had 26 points and 17 assists, Bradley Beal scored 28 points and Washington beat Toronto 117-106 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.Marcin Gortat scored 16 points, Otto Porter had 15 and Paul Pierce added 10 for the...

AP Sports WriterCeltics extend contracts of Ainge, StevensBy KYLE HIGHTOWERWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Establishing continuity has always been at the core of the Boston Celtics' 17 NBA championships.The Celtics hope their latest moves in that regard will be a step toward reaching No. 18.The team announced Wednesday that it...

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) Imagine if Jack Nicholson's character kept his cool on the witness stand in ''A Few Good Men.''It wasn't until he lost it that he admitted ordering the code red, as former NBA referee and current executive Bob Delaney told officials this week.''I've been that guy...

SACRAMENTO (90)Gay 1-8 2-2 4, Thompson 3-5 1-2 7, Cousins 10-24 7-11 27, Sessions 3-6 5-6 11, McLemore 6-15 0-0 15, R.Evans 2-7 3-6 7, Casspi 3-9 5-6 11, McCallum 2-3 0-0 4, Stauskas 0-1 0-0 0, Landry 1-2 0-0 2, Miller 1-2 0-0 2. Totals...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz have signed free-agent rookie J.J. O'Brien.The team announced the signing Friday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.The 23-year-old forward played one season at the University of Utah and finished his college career at San Diego State. O'Brien averaged 10.3 points, 5.2...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A person familiar with the decision says Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the league has not released the voting results. An official announcement is expected Monday, and...

MIAMI (AP) - Dwyane Wade knows making an obscene gesture toward fans was wrong, and merited the $15,000 fine that the NBA hit him with.But the Miami Heat guard also wants the league to help players avoid those situations.Wade says he's asked the NBA ''to do a better job...