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AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Howard returns home looking to regain his swaggerBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Dwight Howard has played all of one game for the Atlanta Hawks.He's already the center of attention.On opening night, Howard led his new teammates in a raucous display of bouncing and screaming during the...

Bulls exercise options on McDermott, Portis, GrantCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have exercised their fourth-year option on forward Doug McDermott as well as third-year options on forward Bobby Portis and guard Jerian Grant.The moves Friday keep all three players under contract through the 2017-18 season.The 6-foot-8 McDermott has...

Wade scores 22 in Chicago debut, Bulls beat Celtics 105-99CHICAGO (AP) Dwyane Wade scored 22 points in a triumphant Chicago debut and Jimmy Butler had 24 as the Bulls won their NBA season opener, beating the Boston Celtics 105-99 on Thursday.Wade nailed a 3 from the corner in...

Kevin Garnett joining TNT as a weekly contributorMINNEAPOLIS (AP) It didn't take long for Kevin Garnett to find work after retirement.The 15-time All-Star has a multiyear agreement with Turner Sports to join the network's wildly popular NBA coverage team. Turner says Garnett will serve as a contributor to...

Kevin Garnett joining TNT as a weekly contributorMINNEAPOLIS (AP) It didn't take long for Kevin Garnett to find work after retirement.The 15-time All-Star has a multiyear agreement with Turner Sports to join the network's wildly popular NBA coverage team. Turner says Garnett will serve as a contributor to...

AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers say there were wrong for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The Sixers have invited Sevyn Streeter to return and perform at a game of her...

AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not...

AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not...

Grizzlies exercise third-year option on F Jarell MartinMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised a third year contact option on forward Jarell Martin.Team officials announced the decision Friday.Martin played 27 regular-season games for the Grizzlies as a rookie last season and averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and...

AP Sports WriterPistons' owner: Team 'very close' to deal to move downtownBy NOAH TRISTERAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons are closing in on a move downtown.Owner Tom Gores said Friday night the team is ''very close to a deal'' to leave The Palace of Auburn Hills and...

AP Sports WriterPistons' owner: Team 'very close' to deal to move downtownBy NOAH TRISTERAUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores says the team is ''very close to a deal'' to move downtown.The Pistons have been in talks about playing at the Detroit Red Wings' new arena,...