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Nets' Kyrie Irving out with shoulder injury vs ChicagoBy Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving will miss the game at Chicago because of a shoulder injury.The team made the announcement before the game on Saturday night.Irving had 17 points and nine assists at Denver on Thursday after...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Warriors G Stephen Curry wins 2nd straight MVPBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry is adding a second straight MVP award to his record-setting season.A person with knowledge of the award says Curry will be announced as the winner perhaps as soon as Tuesday....

The PHOENIX and the UTAH will both be gunning for a victory on 12/31/2020 at 9:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHOENIX vs UTAH When: 12/31/2020 9:05 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 523 PHOENIX -4 (-110) 218 (-110) 155 -175 524 UTAH TV: 9:05 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: UTAH , PHOENIX Oddsmakers currently have the UTAH listed as -4 point favorites versus the PHOENIX,...

The CHARLOTTE and the ORLANDO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/19/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHARLOTTE HORNETS vs ORLANDO MAGIC When: 7:00 PM  ET, Friday, October 19, 2018 Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 CHARLOTTE (-110) (-110)   702 ORLANDO TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: ORLANDO , CHARLOTTE Oddsmakers currently have the ORLANDO listed as...

AP Sports WriterWolves sign Gibson, Teague, finalize latest step in overhaulBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized contracts with power forward Taj Gibson and point guard Jeff Teague, two complementary additions to a roster that has undergone a huge overhaul.Gibson and Teague signed their deals on...

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that LeBron James will not exercise a $21.6 million option on his contract, making him a free agent on July 1.The decision was widely expected, but James has no plans to leave Cleveland again. The person spoke on...

The Latest: Russell's slam gives Cubs big lead in Game 6CLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians (all times local):9:55 p.m.LeBron James and his teammates on the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers have arrived at the ballpark and...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Hornets finalize deal with Borrego to coachBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) People familiar with the situation say the Charlotte Hornets have finalized a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant coach James Borrego as their next head coach.The people spoke to The Associated Press...

AP Basketball WriterChris Paul's free agency decision becomes a documentaryBy BRIAN MAHONEYChris Paul had a new home in Los Angeles and the potential for a $200 million contract if he stayed with the Clippers.He also had reason to doubt a championship would ever come there.So sometime between walking off...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Kevin Durant declines to opt into contractBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Kevin Durant has declined to opt in for the second year of his contract with Golden State and will become...

Moses Malone, a three-time NBA MVP and one of basketball's most ferocious rebounders, died Sunday. He was 60.Det. Jeffrey Scott of the Norfolk, Virginia Police Department confirmed that Malone died in a Norfolk hotel room. He said there was no indication of foul play. Malone's body was discovered when...

The Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards will both be gunning for a victory on 3/15/2017 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards When: 7:00 PM  ET, Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 603 Dallas Mavericks -7 (-110) 207 (-110) 220 -300 604 Washington Wizards TV: 7 p.m. ET,...