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AP Sports WriterTaking his shot: Jordan, NBA owners, enter tequila businessBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) When Michael Jordan decided to get into the tequila business, he could have slapped his name on the label, maybe autographed a few bottles and sold out the whole run in hours.No matter what...

AP Basketball WriterGasol completes historic double, Spain wins World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.He's getting good at hoisting...

AP Basketball WriterGasol completes historic double, Spain wins World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.He's getting good at hoisting...

AP Sports WriterFrance beats Australia 67-59 for bronze medal at World CupBy STEPHEN WADEBEIJING (AP) France has another bronze medal in the World Cup to go with one it won in 2014 - a measure of its world basketball status.Australia still has none. Not a single medal in...

Michael Jordan says Hornets add 2 partnersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan is adding two partners to the Charlotte Hornets' ownership group.Gabe Plotkin, founder and chief investment officer of Melvin Capital, and Daniel Sundheim, founder and chief investment officer of D1 Capital, have joined the Hornets as partners, pending...

AP Basketball WriterGasol completes historic double, Spain wins World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Marc Gasol looked to the sky as confetti fell, some sticking to his massive shoulders, and then cradled and kissed the giant golden chalice that goes to the World Cup champions.He's getting good at hoisting...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA set to vote on raising tampering finesBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) NBA teams could be fined up to $10 million for tampering and up to $6 million for entering into unauthorized agreements with players, a person with knowledge of the league's plans told The...

AP Basketball WriterPopovich defends team, US beats Poland for 7th at World CupBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Their final game at the World Cup had been over for several minutes, and every member of the U.S. team and coaching staff were still lingering together on the court.They were ready...

AP Basketball WriterGasol, Spain to meet Argentina in World Cup finalBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Lamar Odom, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.Those are the only five players to win an NBA title and a gold medal in the same year, whether it was in FIBA...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: NBA set to vote on raising tampering finesBy TIM REYNOLDSBEIJING (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the NBA has informed teams that penalties for tampering are now going to be considerably stiffer. Also, a team's governor must certify with each new...

AP Sports WriterLivingston retires after 15 NBA seasons and major comebackBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Shaun Livingston's career nearly ended far ahead of his schedule because of a gruesome knee injury. Now, he gets to retire on his own terms - and with three championships after playing a...

AP Sports WriterLivingston retires after 15 NBA seasons and major comebackBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Shaun Livingston's career nearly ended 12 years ago far ahead of his schedule because of a gruesome knee injury. Now, he gets to retire on his own terms - and with three championships...