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Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn, 'ultimate Celtic,' dies at 86BOSTON (AP) Tommy Heinsohn, who as a Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster over more than 60 years was with the team for all 17 of its NBA championships, died Tuesday. He was 86.''This is a devastating loss,'' the...

AP Basketball WriterCrawford picks Timberwolves over Cavs, WarriorsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) At 37 years old and having never played in the NBA Finals, Jamal Crawford certainly could have gone ring chasing when he received a buyout from the Atlanta Hawks.The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, who have...

Associated PressPilot of Bryant helicopter tried to avoid heavy fogBy STEFANIE DAZIO, DAVID KOENIG and BERNARD CONDONCALABASAS, Calif. (AP) The veteran pilot whose helicopter plunged into a Los Angeles-area hillside, killing NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, had tried to avoid fog so heavy that it had...

DALLAS (108)Parsons 5-15 0-0 10, Nowitzki 10-14 3-3 24, Chandler 5-8 1-2 11, Rondo 7-16 0-0 15, Ellis 5-16 4-6 16, Aminu 1-3 0-0 2, Harris 1-3 0-0 2, Stoudemire 2-12 6-6 10, Barea 6-9 0-0 12, Jefferson 0-0 0-0 0, Villanueva 2-3 0-0 6. Totals...

AP Basketball WritersAP source says NBA postponing Thursday's postseason gamesBy BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Another day of the NBA playoffs will be postponed, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday.The three games will join the three that...

The Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at AT&T Center. Phoenix At San Antonio When: 8:30 PM ET, Saturday, January 26, 2013 Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Arizona (Phoenix) Fox...

It didn't matter that it was the Rose Garden. The "M-V-P!" chant for Kobe Bryant was loud and clear. Bryant scored a season-high 47 points and carried the Los Angeles Lakers closer to a playoff berth with a 113-106 victory over the short-handed but tenacious Portland Trail Blazers on...

The SAN ANTONIO and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 10/31/2018 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN ANTONIO SPURS vs PHOENIX SUNS When: 10:30 PM  ET, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 711 SAN ANTONIO 7 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -300 220 712 PHOENIX TV: 10:35 PM LINE: 7 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , SAN...

The Latest: Chicago’s pro teams urge residents to stay homeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Chicago's eight pro teams and mayor Lori Lightfoot are teaming up to encourage residents to stay home to help prevent the spread of the...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Paul George decides to become free agentBy TIM REYNOLDSPaul George turned down one option and created a slew of new ones.George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the situation...

The Latest: Bucks shut practice facility after virus testingBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team's Friday round of testing for the coronavirus.Bucks officials confirmed Sunday that they had closed...

AP Basketball WriterHeat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic were both ruled out of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday with injury, leaving the Miami Heat down two starters for their...