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Simmons backflips, withdraws from Australia's Word Cup squadMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ben Simmons' new contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came with bad news for Australian basketball fans: The Melbourne-born NBA All-star won't play for the Boomers at the World Cup.Hours after Simmons and the 76ers agreed to a...

Fans support Hong Kong, Tibet at Nets' 1st game since ChinaNEW YORK (AP) A group of fans held signs, wore shirts and chanted support for Hong Kong and Tibet in the Brooklyn Nets' first game since returning from China.The fans sat behind the backboard near the Nets' bench...

Zion Williamson dabbles in football fun with SaintsMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says Zion Williamson's athleticism and physical stature would make the Pelicans rookie and top NBA draft choice an intriguing NFL prospect at a handful of positions, starting with the defensive line or tight end.But...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Golden State's record winning streak to start the season ended at 24 games when the Warriors were beaten 108-95 at Milwaukee on Saturday.Their 28-game streak, counting the final four games of last season, also came to a halt, ending the Warriors' quest to reach the longest...

CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love set an NBA record for points in a first quarter by scoring 34 on Wednesday against Portland. Love fell three points shy of the league record for points in any quarter, set by Golden State's Klay Thompson, who scored 37 in the third...

Chasity Melvin joins Hornets' G League team coaching staffCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Chasity Melvin has been hired by the Charlotte Hornets' G League team, the Greensboro Swarm, as an assistant coach.She becomes the first female coach in Hornets and Swarm history.The former North Carolina State standout was the 11th...

AP Sports WriterBradley scores 23, Celtics eliminate Bulls 105-83By ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) The Boston Celtics kept reminding each other not to let up as they closed in on a lopsided victory and a trip to the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals.No need to worry about that.Avery Bradley scored 23...

AP Sports WriterClipping? LeBron takes on Alabama football over barber showBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James believes Alabama's football program is offside.James contends that Alabama has lifted ''ideas, concepts and format'' from a program on ''Uninterrupted,'' the digital media platform the three-time NBA champion co-founded with business partner...

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...

The UTAH and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 1/31/2021 at 3:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. UTAH vs DENVER When: 1/31/2021 3:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 517 UTAH 1 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -115 -105 518 DENVER TV: 3:30 PM LINE: 1 PREDICTION: DENVER , UTAH Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed as 1 point favorites versus the UTAH,...

Pacers release Poythress, Zeisloft as preseason winds downINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers waived forward Alex Poythress and guard Nick Zeisloft on Monday.Both were undrafted rookies who had not seen much action during the preseason.The 6-foot-7 Poythress appeared in two games and scored one point. Zeisloft, a 6-5 Indiana...

The SACRAMENTO and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SACRAMENTO vs HOUSTON When: 12/31/2020 7:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 517 SACRAMENTO -4 (-110) 228.5 (-110) 155 -175 518 HOUSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , SACRAMENTO Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -4 point favorites versus the SACRAMENTO,...