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AP Sports WriterWith new contract, Stephen Curry vows to do more off courtBy JANIE McCAULEYWALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) A rich new contract in hand, Stephen Curry is more determined than ever to give back both his time and financial resources wherever he is needed in the Bay Area.The...

AP Sports WriterWarriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematchBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, California (AP) Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come June.The two-time reigning MVP hit five 3-pointers and had 20 points...

Associated PressSimmons out for 76ers against Pistons with back tightnessBy MATT SCHOCHDETROIT (AP) Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is out Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons because of back tightness.76ers coach Brett Brown says Simmons is questionable for Wednesday at Milwaukee after he left Saturday's game in the...

WASHINGTON (AP) With only one ball John Wall and Bradley Beal know they have to share it. The dynamic backcourt duo is standing squarely in the limelight and need to coexist successfully for the Washington Wizards to get back to the playoffs. Wall is healthy again after having surgery on...

Hawks' Kris Dunn to rest 2 weeks after ankle surgeryATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn will rest his right ankle for two weeks after having arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage.Dunn, who has not played this season, will be placed in a walking boot and his status...

Associated PressMavericks center Powell injures right Achilles tendonBy DAVE JACKSONDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks lost starting center Dwight Powell to a right Achilles tendon injury in the first quarter of their game Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.Powell went down with a non-contact injury with 2:57 left...

AP Sports Writer76ers apologize for canceling 'We Matter' anthem singerBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers apologized Friday for canceling the national anthem performance of a singer wearing a ''We Matter'' jersey.The 76ers backtracked from their original stance when they told R&B singer Sevyn Streeter she could not...

AP Basketball WriterIrving, Nets each fined $25,000 for point guard's silenceBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) The NBA is making Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets pay for the point guard's silence.The league fined Irving and the team $25,000 apiece Thursday because he has refused to speak to the...

The Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on 3/26/2017 at 1:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks When: 1:00 PM  ET, Sunday, March 26, 2017 Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 701 Brooklyn Nets -6.5 (-110) 216 (-110) 210 -270 702 Atlanta Hawks TV: 1 p.m. ET, YES (Brooklyn),...

Utah Jazz arena evacuated postgame due to suspicious packageSALT LAKE CITY (AP) Minutes after the end of an NBA game, the Utah Jazz’s home arena has been evacuated because of a suspicious package.Most fans had already left the building Friday night when players, coaches and reporters were instructed...

The PORTLAND and the GOLDEN STATE will both be gunning for a victory on 1/1/2021 at 10:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PORTLAND vs GOLDEN STATE When: 1/1/2021 10:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 543 PORTLAND 3.5 (-110) 230.5 (-110) -165 145 544 GOLDEN STATE TV: 10:30 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE , PORTLAND Oddsmakers currently have the GOLDEN STATE listed as 3.5...

Kings F Marvin Bagley out 4 to 6 weeks with thumb injurySACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will miss four to six weeks after injuring his thumb in the season opener.The Kings said Thursday that an MRI showed Bagley has a non-displaced fracture in his...