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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Beilein interviewed for Pistons' openingBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says Michigan's John Beilein has interviewed for the Detroit Pistons' coaching vacancy.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the...

AP Sports WriterClipping? LeBron takes on Alabama football over barber showBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James believes Alabama's football program is offside.James contends that Alabama has lifted ''ideas, concepts and format'' from a program on ''Uninterrupted,'' the digital media platform the three-time NBA champion co-founded with business partner...

AP Sports WriterCavs ignore last year's comeback after another 0-2 holeBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home in a familiar spot after the first two games of the NBA Finals.Rather than reach back to last year's championship comeback for a confidence...

Associated PressMilwaukee scraps early voting plans at Fiserv, Miller ParkBy TODD RICHMONDMADISON, Wis. (AP) Election officials said Tuesday that they scrapped their plans to use the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers' stadiums as early voting sites in the presidential battleground state of Wisconsin.Milwaukee's election commission had planned to use...

In a season full of injuries, many hoped that the new, longer All-Star break would help NBA players catch their breath and recover after a grueling first 3 1/2 months.Commissioner Adam Silver extended the break at the players' behest, but it resulted in a more compressed season, more back-to-backs,...

NBA honors to be presented during league's first awards showNEW YORK (AP) It's awards night in the NBA.The league will announce the winner of the MVP and the other individual honors during the first NBA Awards show in New York.Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, Houston's James Harden and San...

AP Basketball WriterAfter a dunkfest in Game 1, Cavs must slow Warriors at rimBy TIM REYNOLDSThe first-half list of baskets for Golden State's Kevin Durant in Game 1 of the NBA Finals went like this: layup, dunk, jumper, dunk, dunk, dunk, dunk, layup, dunk, layup.Most were easy.And easy isn't...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from MinnesotaBy DAN GELSTONJimmy Butler is headed to Philadelphia, ending the weeks-long saga of him wanting out of Minnesota.A person with knowledge of the situation says Butler is being traded to the 76ers in a package that will send Dario...

AP Sports WriterInvestor group offering to pay for NBA arena in SeattleBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The quest to bring the NBA back to Seattle took a significant step Tuesday with investor Chris Hansen and his investment group offering to pay for a proposed arena with private funds.In a...

AP Sports WriterGasol: Return to Lakers or Barcelona would be 'attractive'By TALES AZZONIMADRID (AP) Pau Gasol wants to return to the NBA next season but hasn't ruled out finishing his career in Europe.The 39-year-old Gasol said Tuesday he needs to be playing next season to give himself “a...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oscar Robertson is the only player ever to have more triple-doubles in a season than Russell Westbrook. Westbrook had his 31st triple-double of the season to help Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 102-92 on Thursday night. He had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists to match...

The Atlanta Hawks appear to be in a prime position to enter the All-Star break with momentum on their side. The Hawks close out play before the All-Star break on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, whom they have beaten in six straight meetings. The Hawks picked up a rare...