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Associated PressProbe: No engine failure in Kobe Bryant helicopter crashBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any evidence of outward engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday.Bryant, his...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers believe trade for All-Star Drummond was 'steal'By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The victories have been scarce for the Cavaliers this season, overwhelmed by so many ugly losses, so many unwatchable moments.However, they're certain they won the NBA trading deadline. Landing two-time All- Star Andre Drummond is...

AP Sports WriterRaptors pull away from Pacers 115-106 for 13th straight winBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Serge Ibaka had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Fred VanVleet added 20 points Friday night, leading the Toronto Raptors past the Indiana Pacers 115-106 for their franchise-record 13th consecutive win.The Raptors haven't...

AP Sports WriterWarriors GM Myers makes tough call to trade away rosterBy JANIE McCAULEYSAN FRANCISCO (AP) In Brooklyn a couple of days back, Bob Myers realized something he has rarely seen as Golden State's general manager or even dating to his days as a busy sports agent: Nobody...

Associated PressProbe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skiesBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) A witness to the deadly crash of a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others said it sounded normal just before slamming into a hillside and wreckage examined by experts at the scene...

Associated PressProbe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skiesBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) A witness to the deadly crash of a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others said it sounded normal just before slamming into a hillside and wreckage at the scene showed no sign of...

AP Basketball WriterRiley: Heat studied Iguodala, believes he's still 'elite'By TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) In deciding whether to pursue a trade for Andre Iguodala, the Miami Heat went all-in on research. They talked to people who knew Iguodala. They watched what he did last season. They took a deep...

Associated PressInvestigators: No sign of engine failure for Bryant copterBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any sign of engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday.A witness told the...

Associated PressProbe: No signs of outward engine failure in Bryant crashBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said...

Associated PressProbe: No outward engine failure in Bryant helicopter crashBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) W wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Friday.Bryant,...

AP Sports WriterBigger, better? Cavs acquire C Andre Drummond from PistonsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cavaliers were expected to move a big man. Instead, they added another one.In the final hour before the NBA trading deadline, Cleveland acquired two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in...

Associated PressAP Source: Bryant memorial set for Feb. 24 at Staples CenterBy STEFANIE DAZIOLOS ANGELES (AP) A public memorial service for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash is planned for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, a person with knowledge of the details...