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Associated PressMagic forward Jonathan Issac hyperextends left kneeBy RICH DUBROFFWASHINGTON (AP) Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac hyperextended his left knee early in the first quarter Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards.Isaac collided with Washington's Bradley Beal with 9:57 left in the first quarter and was taken off the...

The Latest: Pistons owner buys 100K masks for city workersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has purchased 100,000 PPE masks for deployment and use by the city of Detroit.Gores and Mayor Mike Duggan announced...

AP Sports WriterAP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coachBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) There's a new Doc in Philadelphia - one charged with reviving a 76ers organization that fell far short of NBA championship expectations.The 76ers reached an agreement Thursday with Doc Rivers to become the...

Trust the prayers: Embiid surprises churchgoers near PhillySPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is shaping up to be the answer to Philly fans' prayers, and he shocked parishioners by showing up during the middle of some at a small Roman Catholic church this weekend.St. Kevin Parish...

Isaiah Todd signs with G League, opts to skip collegeNEW YORK (AP) Isaiah Todd has become the second player to jump from high school to the G League this week, signing with the league with the intent of joining its new elite program.Todd's signing was announced Friday, one...

HOUSTON (AP) - Rockets star Dwight Howard is out indefinitely after receiving an injection in his right knee.The team said Wednesday that Howard had a bone marrow aspirate injection and would begin rehabilitation immediately. The team said he will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, but did not offer...

The LA CLIPPERS and the PHOENIX will both be gunning for a victory on 12/10/2018 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LA CLIPPERS vs PHOENIX SUNS When: 9:00 PM  ET, Monday, December 10, 2018 Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 523 LA CLIPPERS 11 (-110) 220 (-110) -650 450 524 PHOENIX TV: 9:05 PM LINE: 11 PREDICTION: PHOENIX , LA CLIPPERS Oddsmakers...

NEW YORK (AP) - Oklahoma City center Kendrick Perkins was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Saturday for initiating and making head-to-head contact with New Orleans' Tyreke Evans.The incident occurred in the first quarter of the Thunder's 116-113 home loss to the Pelicans on Friday...

The PHILADELPHIA and the OKLAHOMA CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 1/17/2021 at 7:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs OKLAHOMA CITY When: 1/17/2021 7:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 541 PHILADELPHIA 3 (-110) 219.5 (-110) -155 135 542 OKLAHOMA CITY TV: 7:00 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: OKLAHOMA CITY , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the OKLAHOMA CITY listed as 3...

The Latest: Raptors' Nurse wants to stay as Canada's coachBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse is "100% committed" to remaining Canada's coach once qualifying for the Tokyo Games resumes after the coronavirus outbreak.Nurse...

Kawhi Leonard sits out Toronto's preseason home debutBy The Associated PressKawhi Leonard's debut in his new home arena will have to wait.Leonard was one of the regulars who rested Friday night, when the Toronto Raptors defeated Melbourne United 120-82. The Raptors scheduled five preseason games this season, but Friday's...

AP Sports WriterNext step for NBA is hiring women in positions of powerBy TERESA M. WALKERMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sees one simple way for both the NBA and women to mark real progress in the league.Hire more women in positions of power.''I think...