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US rolls past Uruguay in FIBA World Cup qualifying, 114-57LAS VEGAS (AP) The U.S. is another step closer to qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup.Frank Mason III scored 16 points and the U.S. beat Uruguay 114-57 on Friday night in the Americans' first game of the second...

Celtics' Jabari Bird taking a break after violence chargesBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird said he's taking a break from the team following charges that he choked and kicked his girlfriend and prevented her from leaving his apartment.In a statement Thursday, the 24-year-old Bird apologized to his...

Celtics' Jabari Bird charged with attacking his girlfriendBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird choked his girlfriend multiple times, kicked her and prevented her from leaving his apartment before he collapsed in distress, prosecutors said at his arraignment Thursday.Bird, 24, was held on $50,000 bail after not-guilty pleas...

USA Basketball looks to move closer to World CupLAS VEGAS (AP) The spot that USA Basketball hopes to have in next year's FIBA World Cup cannot be clinched nor lost on Friday, when the Americans play host to Uruguay to begin the second round of qualifying.This much is...

Celtics' Jabari Bird charged with attacking his girlfriendBOSTON (AP) Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird choked his girlfriend multiple times, kicked her and prevented her from leaving his apartment before he collapsed in distress, prosecutors said at his arraignment Thursday.Bird, 24, was held on $50,000 bail after not-guilty pleas...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Heyward: Rehab was 'most difficult thing I've done'By JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) The Celtics were in sunny Los Angeles, it was another sub-zero winter day back in Boston, and Gordon Hayward was stuck in rehab, shooting baskets from a chair and picking up marbles with his...

Associated PressMilwaukee officer involved in NBA player's arrest firedBy IVAN MORENOMILWAUKEE (AP) A Milwaukee officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts mocking the incident, the city's police chief said Thursday.Police Chief Alfonso Morales said the...

Milwaukee officer involved in NBA player's arrest firedMILWAUKEE (AP) A Milwaukee police officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts.Police Chief Alfonso Morales disclosed the firing during a speech at Marquette University on Thursday, and later...

Milwaukee officer involved in NBA player's arrest firedMILWAUKEE (AP) A Milwaukee police officer involved in the stun gun arrest of Bucks' player Sterling Brown has been fired because of social media posts.Police Chief Erik Morales disclosed the firing during a speech at Marquette University on Thursday, but he...

Clippers voice Ralph Lawler to retire at end of seasonLOS ANGELES (AP) Ralph Lawler has announced his intention to retire as the television and radio voice of the Los Angeles Clippers at the end of the season, which will be his 40th with the NBA team.Lawler said Wednesday...

Westbrook has procedure on knee; status for opener in doubtOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder All-Star guard Russell Westbrook underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday, putting his availability for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors in doubt.The team says Westbrook decided after suffering from...

Westbrook has procedure on knee; status for opener in doubtOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder All-Star guard Russell Westbrook underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday, putting his availability for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors in doubt.The team says Westbrook decided after suffering from...