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AP National WriterJames says he 'stands with Nike' in reference to KaepernickBy JOCELYN NOVECKNEW YORK (AP) Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said on Tuesday that he `stands with Nike,' a clear reference to the company's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign.The basketball superstar - and new...

AP Sports WriterTony Parker says he's retiring from NBA after 18 seasonsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker's impressive career is over.Parker announced Monday he's retiring from basketball after 18 seasons in the NBA. The 37-year-old guard said on Twitter it was an emotional decision.''It's...

The HOUSTON and the MEMPHIS will both be gunning for a victory on 2/4/2021 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs MEMPHIS When: 2/4/2021 9:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 507 HOUSTON -1 (-110) 224.5 (-110) -105 -115 508 MEMPHIS TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -1 PREDICTION: MEMPHIS , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have the MEMPHIS listed as -1 point favorites versus the HOUSTON,...

AP Sports WriterClipping? LeBron takes on Alabama football over barber showBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James is taking on Alabama's powerful football program.James is contending that Alabama has lifted concepts from a program on ''Uninterrupted,'' the digital media platform he co-founded with business partner Maverick Carter. Last year,...

AP Sports WriterMcCaw joins Cavaliers after Warriors don't match offerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Warriors swingman Patrick McCaw is practicing with the Cavaliers, who signed him to a two-year, $6 million offer sheet last week.McCaw officially joined the Cavaliers' roster on Monday after Golden State decided not to...

AP Sports WriterPelicans sign 31st overall draft choice Frank JacksonBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans say they've signed former Duke guard Frank Jackson, who was the first pick in the second round of last month's NBA draft.A person familiar with the contract says it spans...

AP Sports WriterWeary king: LeBron says he loses sleep after playoff lossesBy TOM WITHERSINDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James knows the odds are stacked against the Cavaliers. He's lost sleep over it.The Cavs are down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals to the Boston Celtics, who can take complete...

AP Basketball WriterIt begins: Free agency in NBA starts with a flourishBy TIM REYNOLDSKevin Durant is staying put for now. So are Paul George and Chris Paul.Meanwhile, LeBron James' next move remains unclear.Durant has decided to sign a two-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, a person familiar with...

AP Sports WriterMagic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers' presidentBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before...

The CLEVELAND and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 1/24/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs BOSTON When: 1/24/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 571 CLEVELAND -6.5 (-110) 214 (-110) 210 -270 572 BOSTON TV: 7:00 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: BOSTON , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the BOSTON listed as -6.5 point favorites versus the CLEVELAND,...

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...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor case stemming from a man's complaint that Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin slapped him and grabbed his cellphone at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub last October.Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Tuesday that new information obtained since a...