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California gov.: Pro sports without fans possible in JuneBy The Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) California Gov. Gavin Newsom thinks pro sports could be back playing in his state - without fans - in early June.The Democratic governor said during a news conference Monday that the state is making...

The Latest: NBA renames All-Star Game MVP award for BryantCHICAGO (AP) The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):6:43 p.m.The NBA has renamed its All-Star Game MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant.Commissioner Adam Silver announced the move on Saturday. Bryant and his 13-year-old...

Pistons say rookie G Killian Hayes has torn hip labrumDETROIT (AP) Pistons rookie guard Killian Hayes has a torn labrum in his right hip and will continue to be evaluated by the team's medical staff.The team announced Hayes' condition Wednesday but did not give a timeline for his...

AP Sports WriterAnthony signs 1-year, $2.4 million deal with Houston RocketsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Carmelo Anthony signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Houston Rockets on Monday.Anthony was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Atlanta Hawks last month before the Hawks released him.Houston general manager...

Grizzlies' Morant apologizes for anti-police Instagram postMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant posted and deleted an Instagram photo suggesting he’d replace his name with an expletive on his number 12 jersey in a protest against police.MorantSunday night, saying the message didn't “accurately convey” what he...

Leonard to start for Spurs in debut after missing 27 gamesDALLAS (AP) San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will start in his season debut Tuesday night at Dallas after missing 27 games with a quadriceps injury.Leonard has been recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy, a condition that causes pain...

NBA sets salary cap at just over $109 millionNEW YORK (AP) The NBA set the salary cap for the 2019-20 season at $109.14 million, a raise of just over $7 million from last season.The tax level will be $132,627,000 and the minimum salary, which is 90 percent of...

AP Sports WriterLeBron blasts Trump, calls him 'so-called president'By TOM WITHERSSANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) LeBron James went after President Donald Trump in an emotional speech on Tuesday night, calling him the ''so-called president'' while calling for unity in light of the Charlottesville tragedy.Standing on stage before students, parents and...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have promoted Calvin Booth to director of player personnel and added assistant coach Bryan Gates to the coaching staff.The Timberwolves announced the moves Wednesday. Booth joined the Timberwolves two years ago as director of player programs.Gates spent the previous five seasons in New...

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on 3/18/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors When: 10:30 PM  ET, Saturday, March 18, 2017 Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 515 Milwaukee Bucks -11.5 (-110) 216 (-110) 500 -750 516 Golden State Warriors TV: 10:30 p.m....

AP Sports WriterMother of G League player who died sues NBA, PistonsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.Zeke...

Bulls hope to set return date for LaVine early next weekCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls hope to decide on a return date for guard Zach LaVine early next week.LaVine will travel with the team to games at Dallas and Indiana on Friday and Saturday. Coach Fred Hoiberg says...