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The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Toyota Center. Atlanta At Houston When: 7:00 PM ET, Monday, December 31, 2012 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas Prediction: Rockets 102, Hawks 97 Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3½-point...

The Cleveland Cavaliers experienced a sharp turnaround while tying the series and look to take a 2-1 edge when they visit the Chicago Bulls in Friday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland At Chicago When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, May 8, 2015 Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois TV: 8 p.m....

Associated PressStephen Curry puzzled over mention in GOP tax talking pointsBy RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn't know how he became the only person named in the House Republicans' tax plan.''It was weird, that's about it,'' Curry said following Golden State's 112-92 win...

Leonard returning "soon," but no target set for season debutSAN ANTONIO (AP) Kawhi Leonard is feeling healthy and will return ''soon'' from a quadriceps injury that has kept him out all season, but the Spurs All-Star forward does not have a target date for his debut.''I feel good,...

AP Sports WriterBryan Colangelo resigns as 76ers presidentBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Bryan Colangelo resigned Thursday as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers in the wake of what an investigation found was ''careless and in some instances reckless'' share of sensitive team information.The independent review by a...

AP Sports WriterIowa Energy change name to Iowa WolvesBy LUKE MEREDITHDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) The Iowa Energy has changed their name to the Iowa Wolves, reflecting Minnesota's recent purchase of the D-League franchise.The Timberwolves made the announcement Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena, the 14,000-seat arena where the franchise...

AP Sports Writer76ers put trust in oft-injured Embiid as franchise playerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Joel Embiid's career statistics are measured more in tweets (2,400 and counting), Instagram followers (1.2 million-plus) and folk tales than point totals and triple-doubles.What's your favorite Embiid story? C'mon, everyone in Philly has one.Like...

LaVar Ball's company unveils son Lonzo Ball's $495 shoesLOS ANGELES (AP) The company run by the outspoken father of top NBA prospect Lonzo Ball has unveiled a signature shoe for the former UCLA star with an eye-popping price tag of $495 a pair.LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand unveiled...

Zion, Paul get started, Harden expected to on TuesdayBy The Associated PressZion Williamson got to work for his new coach. Chris Paul got started with a new set of teammates.And on Tuesday, James Harden is expected to do what feels like a little of both.With a preseason that's shorter...

AP Sports WriterWes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74By HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Wes Unseld, the workmanlike Hall of Fame center who led Washington to its only NBA championship and was chosen one of the 50 greatest players in league history, died Tuesday...

AP Basketball WriterManu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41By TIM REYNOLDSManu Ginobili has played his final game, and with that a new era awaits the San Antonio Spurs.Ginobili announced his decision to retire Monday, the 41-year-old wrapping up what he called a ''fabulous journey'' in which...

CHICAGO (AP) Joakim Noah likely has played his last game this season. Now the question is whether the two-time All-Star has played his last game for the Chicago Bulls.Noah dislocated his left shoulder Friday and will undergo surgery. The team estimates the recovery period at four to six...