AP Sports WriterBlazers want to take next step after playoff successBy ANNE M. PETERSONPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) The Trail Blazers got a taste of...

AP Sports WriterHarden and Westbrook back together to chase title in HoustonBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) James Harden and Russell Westbrook are thrilled to...

AP Sports WriterExpectations still high for Celtics after Irving's departureBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Expectations are nothing new for the Boston Celtics.Not living up...

AP Sports WriterFrom tank to title talk, 76ers primed for championship runBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Charles Barkley had a statue dedicated in his...

Associated PressDefending champion Raptors experimenting after departuresBy IAN HARRISONTORONTO (AP) Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse expects he'll be experimenting with lineups a...

AP Sports WritersAs NBA-China tweet rift continues, James enters spotlightBy TIM REYNOLDS and GREG BEACHAMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) LeBron James has stepped into...

LEADING OFF: Nats a win from 1st World Series, Cole vs YanksBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:CAPITAL GAINSPatrick...

AP Baseball WriterCole trying to join list of great postseasons on moundBy NOAH TRISTEREven on a team with three stars in the starting rotation,...

Coach Orgeron: LSU receiver Marshall not yet ready to playBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU coach Ed Orgeron says receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. won't...

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