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AP Sports WriterWarriors eager to get back on the court, respond from lossBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) One good beating per series is plenty for Draymond Green and Golden State.The Warriors got it in Game 2 at Houston, and now the defending champions plan to do what they...

AP Sports WriterWeary king: LeBron says he loses sleep after playoff lossesBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James knows the odds are stacked against the Cavaliers. He's lost sleep over it.The Cavs are down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals to the Boston Celtics, who can take complete...

Basketball great Bill Russell released from hospitalSEATTLE (AP) NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been released from a Seattle hospital after an overnight stay for an unknown condition.Russell confirmed on Twitter on Saturday that he went to the hospital late Friday. He doesn't say why.Russell says in...

Basketball great Bill Russell hospitalized brieflySEATTLE (AP) NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been released from a Seattle hospital after an overnight stay for an unknown condition.Russell confirmed on Twitter Saturday that he went to the hospital late Friday but does not say why.Russell says in the...

Basketball great Bill Russell hospitalized brieflySEATTLE (AP) NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been released from a Seattle hospital after an overnight stay for an unknown condition.Russell confirmed on Twitter Saturday that he went to the hospital late Friday but does not say why.Russell says in the...

AP Sports WriterRockets head into Game 3 confident after big win in Game 2By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Rockets have reason to feel good, tied with Golden State after winning Game 2 in a rout in the Western Conference finals.But a big challenge awaits Sunday at Oracle Arena,...

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry, Warriors unconcerned about MVP's shootingBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry has absolutely no concerns about his 3-point touch, so he's counting on the first one he takes going in.''I have confidence in myself and my teammates have confidence in me to do what...

AP Sports WriterBig rebound: Cavs confident they can bounce back vs CelticsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) They've survived amid turmoil for months, their season morphing into the NBA's most compelling reality show - or, as some have called it, spectacle.The must-watch Cleveland Cavaliers have been hardened by the...

Bulls F Zipser has surgery to repair broken left footCHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls forward Paul Zipser has had surgery to repair a broken left foot.The team said Friday the operation was performed in his native Germany. The Bulls gave no timetable for his recovery.Zipser averaged 4.0 points in...

AP Basketball WriterFor some players, changes to draft rules may come too lateBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) Mo Bamba is fully convinced that he's ready for the NBA.He also believes that was the case a year ago.If Bamba - the massive Texas center who will likely be taking his...

AP Sports WriterIt happens every spring: LeBron forced to carry CavaliersBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James recovered quickly from his neck strain. There's still too much stress on his back.He's carrying the Cavaliers. It's a springtime tradition.As has been the case for much of his 15-year career,...

AP Sports WriterIt happens every spring: LeBron forced to carry CavaliersBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James recovered quickly from his neck strain. There's still too much stress on his back.He's carrying the Cavaliers. It's a springtime tradition.As has been the case for much of his 15-year career,...