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Lewis D'Antoni, father of Rockets coach, dies at 103CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) The father of Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni has died. Lewis D'Antoni was 103.Rockets radio play-by-play announcer Craig Ackerman announced Lewis D'Antoni's death Saturday on Twitter . D'Antoni's daughter, Kathy D'Antoni, confirmed the death to The Register-Herald...

Delta: Bird likely caused damage to plane carrying ThunderCHICAGO (AP) Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media...

Delta: Bird likely caused damage to plane carrying ThunderCHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing...

Delta: Bird likely caused damage to plane carrying ThunderCHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing...

Delta: Flight carrying Oklahoma Thunder encountered birdCHICAGO (AP) Delta Airlines officials say a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird when it was landing.The early Saturday incident on Delta 8935 to Midway International Airport prompted several players, including...

Pelicans' Davis, Cavs' Wade to play, Rose outNEW ORLEANS (AP) Pelicans forward Anthony Davis and Cavaliers guard Dwyane Wade are set to return from knee injuries as New Orleans hosts Cleveland on Saturday night, but Cavs guard Derek Rose is out for a fourth straight game.Cleveland coach Tryonn...

Green, Beal ejected after fight during Wizards-Warriors gameOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Golden State's Draymond Green and Washington's Bradley Beal were ejected after fighting beneath the Wizards' basket late in the first half of a game Friday night.Beal held the front of Green's jersey with his left hand while grabbing...

Delta: Bird likely caused damage to plane carrying ThunderCHICAGO (AP) Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Tsai agrees to deal for purchase of Brooklyn NetsBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Billionaire Joseph Tsai has agreed to purchase a 49 percent stake of the Brooklyn Nets from Mikhail Prokhorov, with the option to become controlling owner in four years, a person with...

Bulls exercise options on Portis, 4 other playersCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have exercised their fourth-year option on Bobby Portis after the forward was suspended for eight games for injuring teammate Nikola Mirotic during a fight at practice.The Bulls also picked up third-year options on guards Kris Dunn...

Bulls exercise options on Portis, 4 other playersCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have exercised their fourth-year option on Bobby Portis after the forward was suspended for eight games for injuring teammate Nikola Mirotic during a fight at practice.The Bulls also picked up third-year options on guards Kris Dunn...

AP Sports WriterWarriors' Al Attles hospitalized, to miss night honoring himBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Former Warriors coach and player Al Attles, a current ambassador for the franchise, is hospitalized and will miss Friday night's game when the defending champions are celebrating his nearly six decades of contributions...