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AP Sports WriterGriffin has sprained left knee, could be out up to 8 weeksBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Blake Griffin has a sprained left knee and could miss up to eight weeks for the injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers.The team said Tuesday that an MRI revealed a medial collateral...

Associated PressEx-NBA player Ben Gordon arrested on suspicion of robberyBy ROBERT JABLONLOS ANGELES (AP) Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles after police said he punched an apartment manager and pulled a knife.Gordon, 34, went to a building Saturday where...

Associated PressEx-NBA player Ben Gordon arrested on suspicion of robberyBy ROBERT JABLONLOS ANGELES (AP) Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in Los Angeles after an apartment manager was punched and accosted with a knife.Gordon, 34, went to a building Saturday where he...

Associated PressWizards' Wall expected to miss 2 weeks with knee injuryBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards guard John Wall is expected to miss about two weeks with inflammation in his left knee, the team announced on Saturday.Wall, 27, underwent an MRI exam, coach Scott Brooks revealed Friday following...

AP Sports WriterDerrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle "personal matter"By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Derrick Rose's injuries may have pushed him to a breaking point.The former league MVP, who has been trying to revive his career with the Cavaliers, left the team earlier this week to handle a personal...

Knicks' Porzingis, Kanter sit out in HoustonHOUSTON (AP) New York starters Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter sat out the Knicks' game Saturday night against the Houston Rockets because of back ailments.Porzingis (lower back tightness) played 36 minutes Friday night in Atlanta, scoring 28 points. He entered Saturday fourth...

Associated PressWizards' Wall expected to miss 2 weeks with knee injuryBy BENJAMIN STANDIGWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards guard John Wall is expected to miss about two weeks with inflammation in his left knee, the team announced Saturday.Wall, 27, underwent an MRI, coach Scott Brooks revealed Friday following the day's...

Dwight Howard fined $35,000 for obscene gesture in ClevelandNEW YORK (AP) Dwight Howard of the Charlotte Hornets has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward Cleveland fans.The NBA announced the fine on Saturday.Howard made the gesture in the second quarter of the Hornets' 100-99 loss to...

AP Sports WriterDavis, Cousins lead Pelicans' rout of SunsBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Anthony Davis had 23 points and nine rebounds, DeMarcus Cousins added 19 points and 10 boards and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the Phoenix Suns `115-91 on Friday night.Davis and Cousins sat out the fourth quarter,...

Teague a late scratch for Timberwolves against HeatMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota point guard Jeff Teague sat out the Timberwolves' game Friday night against the Miami Heat because of a right Achilles injury.The team announced the injury just minutes before the game. Aaron Brooks started for Minnesota, which also was...

AP Sports WriterDerrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle "personal matter"By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Derrick Rose's injuries may have pushed him to a breaking point.The former league MVP, who has been trying to revive his career with the Cavaliers, left the team earlier this week to handle a personal...

AP Sports WriterDerrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle "personal matter"By TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Derrick Rose's injuries may have pushed him to a breaking point.The former league MVP, who has been trying to revive his career with the Cavaliers, left the team earlier this week to handle a personal...