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Longley blames Philippines coach for World Cup violenceMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Australia assistant coach and former NBA star Luc Longley has accused Philippines coach Chot Reyes of inciting the violence that marred a World Cup qualifying match between the teams on Monday.The former Chicago Bulls player described the bench-clearing...

AP Basketball WriterLeBron: "Definitely not giving up on the season"By TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James reiterated Monday that he is hopeful the NBA season can resume, with the caveat that the health and well-being of players won’t be jeopardized by a return to play.The Los Angeles Lakers star, speaking on the...

AP Basketball WriterClippers' Williams will serve 10-day quarantine, miss gamesBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) The NBA said Sunday that Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers is being quarantined for 10 days because of his trip out of the league's bubble last week to attend a...

Associated PressSome NBA teams have played 'Negro National Anthem' at gamesBy JESSE J. HOLLANDWASHINGTON (AP) Several NBA teams have played the so-called ''Negro National Anthem'' at games during Black History Month thanks to the urging of a retired Howard University professor.Eugene Williams, who is 76, lives in Clinton,...

ORLANDO vs MEMPHIS When: 12/1/2016 8:05 PM ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 707 ORLANDO 1 (-110) 181.5 (-110) -165 145 708 MEMPHIS The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic are enduring a reality check this week. Heading into a Wednesday game at Toronto, the Grizzlies were cautiously optimistic. Under first-year coach, David Fizdale, they won six straight road games but faced the reality of...

AP Sports WriterHawks look for big step forward behind Bogdanovic, GallinariBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Bogdan Bogdanovic is tired of losing.In what seems a rather strange twist, he believes the Atlanta Hawks can make him a winner.''This is a perfect group for success,'' Bogdanovic said Wednesday. ''I can see...

Pacers' Evans to sit out game after being late for practiceINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana guard Tyreke Evans will sit out the Pacers' game Saturday night at Cleveland because of a violation of team rules.''I was late for practice,'' Evans said in a tweet posted by the team Friday. ''This...

Wizards star Wall out vs Raptors with sprained left shoulderTORONTO (AP) Washington Wizards guard John Wall will miss Sunday night's game at Toronto because of a sprained left shoulder.The four-time All-Star is expected to return Tuesday night when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks.Wall, who is averaging 20.5...

OAKLAND, California (AP) At every stop, in every road arena, Kobe Bryant is reflecting on 20 years of memories and many great basketball games.He's enjoying every second of this farewell ride despite all the losing, which isn't exactly how he intended to go into retirement.The 37-year-old Bryant returned...

The PHOENIX and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX vs UTAH When: 12/31/2020 9:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 523 PHOENIX -4 (-110) 218 (-110) 155 -175 524 UTAH TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: UTAH , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the UTAH listed as -4 point favorites versus the PHOENIX,...

The CLEVELAND and the INDIANA will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 3:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs INDIANA When: 12/31/2020 3:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 511 CLEVELAND -8 (-110) 217.5 (-110) 280 -360 512 INDIANA TV: 3:05 PM LINE: -8 PREDICTION: INDIANA , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the INDIANA listed as -8 point favorites versus the CLEVELAND,...

Backup Nuggets center Mason Plumlee sidelined by foot injuryDENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets will be without backup center Mason Plumlee indefinitely after he suffered a right foot injury.The Nuggets announced Wednesday that Plumlee will be reevaluated in two to four weeks. Plumlee injured a bone in his foot...