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Associated PressSupreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwideBy JESSICA GRESKOWASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports.The Supreme Court ruled 6-3...

AP Sports WriterTop-seed Houston hosts Warriors to start conference finalsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Golden State Warriors are in the unfamiliar position of opening on the road as they prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with the top-seeded Rockets in Houston on Monday night in...

AP Sports WriterLeBron has 'zero' concern after Cavs' lopsided Game 1 lossBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) LeBron James has made Boston's TD Garden his personal playground during the playoffs in recent years.The Cleveland Cavaliers entered the Eastern Conference finals with a 9-3 record against the Celtics in games played...

AP Sports WriterCavs, Celtics ready for Eastern Conference finals rematchBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The jerseys and venues will be the same, but so much has changed since the last time Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics met in the Eastern Conference finals.Kyrie Irving was dealt to Boston in a...

AP Sports WriterRockets' Mike D'Antoni, king of the 3, draws singular praiseBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry and Draymond Green admire Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni from afar for how he empowers all his players to be scorers.No matter who you are, just let it fly - and...

AP Sports WriterPoint grad: Cavs' Hill receives diploma during NBA playoffsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) George Hill has gone from point guard to point grad in the NBA playoffs.Cleveland's starting guard was excused from practice on Saturday to receive his degree from IUPUI. As his Cavaliers teammates got...

AP Sports WriterPoint grad: Cavs' Hill receives diploma during NBA playoffsBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) George Hill has gone from point guard to point grad in the NBA playoffs.Cleveland's starting guard missed practice Saturday and had a good excuse for his absence - he graduated from college.Hill received...

Raptors fire coach Dwane Casey after another sweep by CavsTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have fired Dwane Casey after the team was swept in the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers for second straight season.Toronto President Masai Ujiri on Friday said the move was a ''very difficult but necessary...

Raptors fire coach Dwane Casey after another sweep by CavsTORONTO (AP) The Toronto Raptors have fired Dwane Casey after the team was swept in the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers for second straight season.Toronto President Masai Ujiri on Friday called the move a ''very difficult but necessary step.''He...

Rebuilding Hawks pick 76ers assistant Lloyd Pierce as coachATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are hiring a young coach in Lloyd Pierce to lead a rebuilding team that is about to add even more youth.The Hawks announced Friday they are giving Pierce his first head coaching job in the...

Basketball Without Borders returns to IndiaNEW YORK (AP) Basketball Without Borders is returning to India.The NBA and FIBA announced Friday that Basketball Without Borders Asia 2018 will be held May 30-June 2 at The NBA Academy India in Delhi National Capital Region.The event with the Basketball Federation of...

Atlanta hiring Lloyd Pierce as Hawks' next head coachATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are giving Lloyd Pierce his first head coaching job in the NBA, choosing a man who has been an assistant with Philadelphia and Memphis to rebuild the franchise.The Hawks announced Friday they had agreed to...