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Former Knicks exec, Mariners PR man Childs dies at age 84DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) Hal Childs, a former assistant general manager for the New York Knicks and public relations director for the Golden State Warriors and Seattle Mariners, has died of complications from heart disease. He was 84.Childs' wife,...

AP Sports WriterCavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this postseason.After cruising to a 2-0...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIBoasting a budding star and an impressive roster of young talent, the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager to lead them into contention in the Eastern Conference.After longtime GM John...

AP Sports WriterCavs remain humble with chance to closeout Celtics in Game 5By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this postseason.After cruising to a 2-0...

Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson hired by LakersLOS ANGELES (AP) A celebrity trainer known for getting the Kardashian clan into shape is going to work for the Los Angeles Lakers.Gunnar Peterson is the Lakers' new director of strength and endurance training, the team announced Wednesday.Peterson has been a favorite...

Associated PressJeff Weltman says Magic front-office position a 'dream job'By TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jeff Weltman was perfectly content as the general manager of the Toronto Raptors two weeks ago.He was working alongside someone he considers a close friend, the ownership was first rate and his family was...

AP Sports WriterNBA announces 2019 All-Star game will held in CharlotteBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NBA All-Star game is headed back to Charlotte in 2019, a couple of years later than anticipated.The NBA announced that the All-Star weekend will be held Feb. 15-17 in Charlotte and the...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager after John Hammond left to join the Orlando Magic.The person spoke...

AP Sports WriterNBA announces 2019 All-Star game will held in CharlotteBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NBA All-Star game is headed back to Charlotte in 2019, a couple of years longer than anticipated.The NBA announced that the All-Star weekend will be held Feb. 15-17 in Charlotte and the...

Associated PressMagic hire Weltman, who hours later names Hammond as GMBy TERRANCE HARRISORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Jeff Weltman didn't wait long to make his first move as the Orlando Magic's president of basketball operations.Hours after the Magic formally announced Tuesday morning they had hired Weltman, he named longtime NBA...

Magic hire Hammond as new general managerORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Orlando Magic have hired Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond to be their new GM.Hammond had been with the Bucks the past nine seasons.Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman, whose hire was announced Tuesday morning, worked under...

Kansas' Jackson diversion requires apology, anger classesLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Former Kansas basketball player Josh Jackson must attend anger management classes, write a letter of apology and refrain from using alcohol or recreational drugs for a year as part of a diversion agreement arising from his confrontation with a...