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Charles Barkley apologizes for comment about hitting a womanBy The Associated PressCharles Barkley has issued an apology for a comment he made to a female political reporter about hitting her.Axios reporter Alexi McCammond wrote on Twitter Tuesday night that when she questioned Barkley on his indecisiveness over the Democratic...

Embiid listed as doubtful for 76ers' Game 4 vs NetsNEW YORK (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are listing Joel Embiid as doubtful for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.Embiid has been bothered by a sore left knee, but was able to play in the first...

AP Sports WriterJames Harden played with blurred vision and stinging eyesBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) James Harden's eyes were still red and stinging well after the final buzzer.He could barely see on the court let alone read the box score after the game.The reigning MVP hopes he will...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics, Heat kneel in protest over Blake, Capitol protestBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat knelt for the national anthem Wednesday night, saying they were playing ''with a heavy heart'' after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm...

Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday has season-ending surgeryNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say guard Jrue Holiday has had surgery to repair a core muscle injury and won't play again this season.The Pelicans say Holiday had the procedure done in Philadelphia on Tuesday by Dr. William Meyers, who...

AP Basketball WriterHeat rule Adebayo, Dragic out for Game 2 of NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic were both ruled out of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday with injury, leaving the Miami Heat down two starters for their...

There was a coaching clinic in Berlin back in 2014, when San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich paced along the sideline for a while and talked about his various philosophies and keys to basketball success. It didn't take him long to mention his disdain for the 3-point shot, which is no...

AP Sports WriterMichael Jordan donates $2M for hurricane relief in NCBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Jordan is donating $2 million dollars to assist residents affected by Hurricane Florence.The former NBA star says the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence to his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, prompted him...

AP Sports WriterWizards' Oubre suspended for Game 4 for knocking over OlynykBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was suspended for Game 4 against the Boston Celtics after charging and knocking over Kelly Olynyk in Game 3.The NBA on Saturday announced Oubre's suspension without pay for...

AP Sports WriterCavs' Love raises mental health awareness with 'locker' talkBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Love can't remember being this freshly shaven, gliding his fingers over his smooth cheeks and chin while glancing at a large mirror.The reflection doesn't pain him anymore.From the outside, the Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Star...

Associated PressClarke's slam in OT sends Grizzlies to Summer title gameBy W.G. RAMIREZLAS VEGAS (AP) Brandon Clarke made a dunk with 10.7 left in overtime and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 88-86 on Sunday in the NBA Summer League semifinals.Clarke had 23 points - including...

The Golden State takes on Chicago and will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 8:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GOLDEN STATE vs CHICAGO When: 12/27/2020 8:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 536 GOLDEN STATE 2 (-110) 227 (-110) -125 105 536 CHICAGO TV: 8:00 PM LINE: 2 PREDICTION: CHICAGO , GOLDEN STATE Oddsmakers currently have the CHICAGO listed as 2...