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AP Sports WriterHornets' Monk suspended indefinitely for drug violationBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program.The suspension begins with Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks and will continue until he is...

AP Basketball WriterNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid virus scareBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis, the leagues announced in a...

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on 3/17/2017 at 10:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers When: 10:30 PM  ET, Friday, March 17, 2017 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 815 Milwaukee Bucks 7.5 (-110) 214 (-110) -330 250 816 Los Angeles Lakers TV: 10:30...

Timberwolves don't match Grizzlies' offer sheet to JonesMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves are declining to match an offer sheet to guard Tyus Jones, clearing the way for him to join the Memphis Grizzlies.Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas issued a statement late Tuesday saying, ''We sincerely...

AP Entertainment WriterFormer partners say Ayesha Curry has 'gutted' their valueBy ANDREW DALTONLOS ANGELES (AP) A celebrity branding company on Wednesday sued Ayesha Curry, the food and lifestyle personality and wife of NBA star Stephen Curry, seeking more than $10 million for breach of contract.Flutie Entertainment said in...

Cavaliers' Love out for second straight game with sore backCLEVELAND (AP) Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is out for the second straight game because of a sore back.Love, who leads the team in scoring and rebounding, isn't playing Monday against Brooklyn. He was sidelined Saturday when Cleveland snapped a...

AP Basketball WriterBooker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contestBy TIM REYNOLDSCHICAGO (AP) Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard - who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago...

The Phoenix Suns and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Pepsi Center. Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets When: 9:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Where: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Arizona (Phoenix), Altitude (Denver) PREDICTION: Nuggets 124, Suns 121 ROT TEAM PS OU Money...

The Latest: Bucks won't have fans at home to start seasonBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:---The Milwaukee Bucks say they won't allow fans at home games for the 2020-21 season until further notice in accordance with state and...

AP Sports WriterTwo-time defending champ Warriors switch up practice routineBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Even the two-time defending NBA champions are seeking ways to reinvent themselves when it comes to preparation and practice routine.The Golden State Warriors are putting a greater emphasis on player development this training camp...

NEW ORLEANS (101)Babbitt 1-4 0-0 3, Davis 16-22 6-7 38, Asik 1-4 1-2 3, Holiday 4-12 0-0 11, Evans 6-17 0-0 12, Cunningham 3-5 0-0 6, Anderson 5-15 1-1 14, Rivers 2-4 0-0 4, Ajinca 5-7 0-0 10, Salmons 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-90 8-10 101.OKLAHOMA...

LeBron James becomes youngest to 30,000 points in Cavs' lossSAN ANTONIO (AP) LeBron James has made it a point not to revel in his accomplishments. He allowed himself a moment to savor this milestone, though.James became the youngest ever to join the NBA's 30,000-point club.He became the seventh...