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Police officer shot on duty meets NBA star Joel EmbiidCAMDEN, N.J. (AP) A New Jersey police officer who was shot while on duty got a chance to meet his favorite NBA star.The Courier-Post reports Officer Patrick O'Hanlon enjoyed a cookout Sunday with Philadelphia 76er Joel Embiid during a...

Spurs guard Derrick White fractures wrist, out indefinitelySAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White has a fractured right wrist and is out indefinitely.The Spurs said Monday that White was hurt on Saturday during a G League game for the Austin Spurs against the Texas Legends. A...

AP Sports Writer76ers start West Coast road trip with Embiid on the benchBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are the only team that can stop Joel Embiid.Perhaps the best center in the East starts a West Coast road trip on the bench.Something called ''load management.''Oh, Sixers fans...

Wizards star Wall out vs Raptors with sprained left shoulderTORONTO (AP) Washington Wizards guard John Wall will miss Sunday night's game at Toronto because of a sprained left shoulder.The four-time All-Star is expected to return Tuesday night when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks.Wall, who is averaging 20.5...

Associated PressSchroeder, Hawks end 8-game skid, beat Cavaliers 117-115By STEVE HERRICKCLEVELAND (AP) Dennis Schroeder scored 28 points and the injury-riddled Atlanta Hawks ended an eight-game losing streak, beating the skidding Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday.The Hawks were missing five players, but still posted their first victory since topping...

Associated PressStephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax proposalBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the 429-page tax plan unveiled Thursday by House Republicans.''It was weird, that's about it,'' Curry said following Golden...

Lakers F Larry Nance Jr. has hand surgery, out 4-6 weeksLOS ANGELES (AP) Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. will be sidelined for at least four weeks after having surgery to repair his broken left hand.Nance had surgery Friday.The third-year forward broke a metacarpal bone in his hand during...

Myles Turner returns for Pacers after 7-game absencePHILADELPHIA (AP) Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been cleared to return following a seven-game absence because of a concussion.Coach Nate McMillan was to play Turner off the bench Friday night against Philadelphia.Turner had 21 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks...

Love game: Tennis star Wozniacki engaged to hoopster LeeBy The Associated PressCaroline Wozniacki is engaged again and showing off her new ring.The Danish tennis player says on Twitter that she accepted a marriage proposal from David Lee, who recently played for the San Antonio Spurs.Alongside a photograph of her...

Associated PressStephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax talking pointsBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the House Republicans' tax plan.''It was weird, that's about it,'' Curry said following Golden State's 112-92 win...

Love game: Tennis star Wozniacki announces she's engagedBy The Associated PressCaroline Wozniacki has become engaged again.The Danish tennis player says on Twitter that she accepted a marriage proposal from American basketball player David Lee.Alongside a photograph of her left hand showing an engagement ring, Wozniacki wrote ''happiest day of...

Associated PressStephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax proposalBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the 429-page tax plan unveiled Thursday by House Republicans.''It was weird, that's about it,'' Curry said following Golden...