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AP Sports WriterStreaking Jazz make sweet music coming out of All-Star breakBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) A few weeks ago, it appeared the Utah Jazz might be headed to the draft lottery. Those around the NBA weren't buying it.''They've got some good players, so I don't think...

AP Sports WriterCurry would love to captain Team Curry again in 2019By BERNIE WILSONLOS ANGELES (AP) Stephen Curry would love to be an NBA All-Star Game captain again next year, especially since the game will be in his hometown of Charlotte.LeBron James would be OK with someone else...

AP Sports WriterFergie's NBA All-Star Game national anthem confuses, amusesBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Fergie tried something different with her national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game, and not everybody was cheering.The Black Eyed Peas singer's slow, bluesy rendition of ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' on Sunday night wasn't particularly...

AP Sports WriterCurry would love to captain Team Stephen again in 2019By BERNIE WILSONLOS ANGELES (AP) Stephen Curry would love to be an NBA All-Star Game captain again next year, especially since the game will be in his hometown of Charlotte.LeBron James would be OK with someone else...

AP Sports WriterFergie says 'tried my best' after national anthem blowbackBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Fergie is apologizing after trying something different with the national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game.''I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try...

Little change in TV ratings for new-look NBA All-Star GameNEW YORK (AP) A new format for the NBA All-Star Game had a negligible impact on television ratings.Total viewership for the game was down slightly compared to last year, although it improved over 2014, the previous time the league's...

AP Sports Writer3-point champion Booker stays upbeat as Suns losses mountBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) After Devin Booker hoisted the trophy for winning the 3-point shooting title over All-Star weekend, he said he was bringing it home for the Phoenix Suns fans .They can use any good news they...

AP Sports WriterFergie's NBA All-Star Game national anthem confuses, amusesBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Fergie tried something different with her national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game, and not everybody was cheering.The Black Eyed Peas singer's slow, bluesy rendition of ''The Star-Spangled Banner'' on Sunday night wasn't particularly...

The Latest: James, Team LeBron tops Team Stephen 148-145LOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):8:20 p.m.LeBron James made a go-ahead, finger-roll layup with 34.5 seconds left and finished with a game-high 29 points to lead...

The Latest: Curry, Team Stephen lead Team LeBron 112-109LOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):7:45 p.m.Stephen Curry hit one of his signature 3-point shots with 27.7 seconds left in the third quarter to give his...

The Latest: Team Stephen takes 78-76 lead at halftimeLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):6:40 p.m.LeBron James is heating up but his team trails Team Stephen 78-76 at halftime of the NBA All-Star Game at...

The Latest: Commissioner praises veterans for speaking outLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest from Sunday's NBA All-Star Game and events around the league's annual showcase (all times local):2:05 p.m.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver doubled down on his support of players speaking out on social and political issues, opening his comments...