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Judge refuses to dismiss sex suit against Derrick RoseLOS ANGELES (AP) A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging New York Knicks player Derrick Rose and two friends drugged and gang-raped a woman.The judge denied the motion on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The case could now...

AP Sports WriterWade excited to join hometown BullsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Dwyane Wade was a free agent in 2010, he got a Chicago Bulls jersey when he met with his hometown team. He took it home, put it on and took a picture. Then he deleted it.He...

AP Sports WriterWade excited to join hometown BullsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When Dwyane Wade was a free agent in 2010, he got a Chicago Bulls jersey when he met with his hometown team. He took it home, put it on and took a picture. Then he deleted it.He...

Bulls sign guard Spencer DinwiddieCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Spencer Dinwiddie.The Bulls acquired Dinwiddie in a trade with Detroit last month and waived him three weeks ago. He spent two years with the Pistons and appeared in 12 games last season, averaging 4.8 points and...

NBA to send Pacers, Nuggets to London for January gameINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NBA has announced that the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets will play in London on Jan. 12.The game will be played at The O2 arena, league officials said Thursday. Denver will be considered the home team...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers re-sign veteran forward Richard JeffersonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Richard Jefferson's planned retirement didn't last long.The valuable veteran forward, who played a critical role in Cleveland winning an NBA championship this season, re-signed with the Cavaliers on Thursday.Shortly after the Cavs rallied from a 3-1 deficit...

Wizards re-sign guard Marcus ThorntonWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Wizards have re-signed reserve guard Marcus Thornton.General manager Ernie Grunfeld announced the move Thursday, calling Thornton ''a proven veteran who gives us experience and scoring off the bench and will add depth at the two-guard position.''Thornton averaged 8.4 points and...

AP Sports WriterCavaliers re-sign veteran forward Richard JeffersonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Veteran forward Richard Jefferson has re-signed with the NBA champion Cavaliers for two seasons after saying he would retire.Jefferson announced his return earlier this month on his Snapchat account, and the team made it official Thursday. The...

NBA to send Pacers, Nuggets to London for January gameINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NBA has announced that the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets will pay in London on Jan. 2.The game will be played at The O2, league officials said Thursday. Denver will be considered the home team and...

NBA union to fund health insurance retired playersNEW YORK (AP) The National Basketball Players Association's player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service.''The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in...

NBA union to fund health insurance retired playersNEW YORK (AP) The National Basketball Players Association's player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service.''The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Mavericks boost Nowitzki's deal to $50 millionBy SCHUYLER DIXONDALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki has signed his contract with Dallas, and a person with knowledge of the deal says it's worth more than the original agreement.The 38-year-old star who has spent all 18 of his seasons...