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Former NBA player's ex-wife won't face death if convictedMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright won't face the death penalty if convicted of killing him more than seven years ago in Tennessee.Shelby County prosecutor Paul Hagerman said before a hearing Monday that Sherra Wright...

Associated PressSpurs' Popovich on Trump's election: 'That's disgusting.'By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Saying he fears for the country's future, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made his frustrations and anger over Donald Trump's election very clearly known Friday night.''He is in charge of our country,'' Popovich said. ''That's...

Playing on the road without Joel Embiid was too tall a task for the Philadelphia 76ers, but a return home with their star center available makes them a different team. The 76ers will try to snap a four-game slide when Embiid goes up against DeMarcus Cousins and the visiting...

Associated PressRaptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to TampaBy ROB GILLIES and TIM REYNOLDSTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions by the Canadian government stemming from the pandemic.The Raptors had been looking at other...

AP Sports WriterMavs owner Mark Cuban donates $10M after workplace probeBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has agreed to contribute $10 million to women's causes and domestic violence awareness as part of the NBA's investigation into workplace conditions with his franchise.The league also announced Wednesday...

The Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on 3/1/2017 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks When: 8:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 Denver Nuggets -3.5 (-110) 226.5 (-110) 145 -165 512 Milwaukee Bucks TV: 8 p.m. ET,...

AP Sports WriterBucks on brink of elimination after tweaking starting lineupBy KEITH JENKINSMILWAUKEE (AP) Mired in their worst skid of the season at the worst possible time, the Milwaukee Bucks need an answer in the Eastern Conference finals.A lineup change didn't provide one, so the Bucks have to...

AP Basketball WriterAs Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for DisneyBy TIM REYNOLDSThe rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days.The NBA hopes that doesn't matter.After spending weeks on putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols...

AP Basketball WriterDwyane Wade bikes with police to promote unity in MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Dwyane Wade still plans to do plenty of talking about the need for societal change, a quest that became even more personal for him after one of his cousins was shot and killed...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Warriors, Green agree on 4-year, $100M extensionBy TIM REYNOLDSDraymond Green entered this offseason vowing that the Golden State Warriors would remain a contender for NBA titles. His opinion hasn't changed.Green and the Warriors have agreed on the terms of a four-year extension worth nearly $100...

AP Sports WriterThunder stars Westbrook, Anthony to return against CavaliersBy CLIFF BRUNTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Thunder stars Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony will return to action Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after recovering from sprained ankles.Thunder coach Billy Donovan made the announcement during his pregame media session Tuesday.Westbrook had...

AP Sports WriterCeltics' Ainge: Prepared to stand pat this summer (maybe)By JIMMY GOLENWALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Danny Ainge tore apart the team that made the Eastern Conference finals last year, and then put together a new roster that came one victory from playing for an NBA title.This summer may...