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Mavs launch probe after allegations of workplace misconductDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have hired outside counsel to investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct by former team president Terdema Ussery in a Sports Illustrated report that described a hostile workplace for women.Ussery was accused of making sexually suggestive remarks to...

AP Sports WriterWe meet again: Cavs, Raptors back together in postseasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) We The North vs. We Are The Champions.One round earlier than a year ago, Toronto and Cleveland are meeting again in the NBA playoffs.On the way to winning their first title last season, LeBron...

AP Sports WriterNewcomers to Cavs-Warriors rivalry embrace FinalsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Watching Part II of the Cavaliers-Warriors NBA Finals trilogy last spring, Kyle Korver came to a realization.''These are the two best teams and if you were on one of these two teams you were hopeful that...

The Latest: NBA reminding teams players overseas can returnBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The NBA reminded its teams Wednesday that players who are currently outside the U.S. have been cleared to return, though quarantine rules may apply in...

Associated PressJudge: $20 million bond for ex-wife of slain NBA playerBy ADRIAN SAINZMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said...

Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger ChinaBEIJING (AP) Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to offend any of the team's Chinese fans...

AP Sports WriterLillard says he has separated ribs, will play through painBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Portland's Damian Lillard says he separated his ribs in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden State Warriors.Lillard confirmed the injury on Sunday, a day after the Trail...

SACRAMENTO (99)Gay 4-13 5-7 15, Thompson 0-4 0-0 0, Cousins 6-19 9-13 21, McCallum 4-7 2-2 10, McLemore 4-12 0-0 9, Williams 1-5 5-6 7, Casspi 4-8 2-3 11, Miller 2-5 0-0 4, Landry 2-7 5-6 9, Stauskas 1-4 4-4 6, Stockton 0-2 1-1 1, Hollins...

MIAMI (AP) - The Associated Press will periodically look at the changing landscape of the NBA during the season from varied perspectives: A player's viewpoint, from the bench, and from the business side. In this installment, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder provides an inside look.---Quin Snyder looks the same...

AP Sports WriterRockets determined to play better in conference semisBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden and the Houston Rockets are feeling great heading into the Western Conference semifinals for one big reason.They don't believe they played well so far despite downing the Russell Westbrook-led Thunder 4-1 in the...

Associated Press WritersNFL anthem protests evolve past Kaepernick's original intentBy JESSE J. HOLLAND and ERRIN HAINES WHACKWhat began more than a year ago with a lone NFL quarterback protesting police brutality against minorities by kneeling silently during the national anthem before games has grown into a roar with hundreds...

AP Basketball WriterAll-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster tradeBy TIM REYNOLDSChris Paul holds a $44 million option for the 2021-22 season, a massive payday that may have kept some teams from trying to trade for the All-Star point guard.The Phoenix Suns weren't deterred.They have a pair...