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The Latest: Jury acquits Michigan State’s Cleaves of assault
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The Latest on the trial of Mateen Cleaves (all times local): 4:45 p.m. A jury has acquitted former Michigan State basketball star Mateen Cleaves of sexual assault and other charges. The…
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Earl Monroe on what it takes to be great in the NBA
Earl Monroe is in the Hall of Fame and has an NBA ring. He’s also a big supporter of player rights, and he tells PodcastOne Sports Now that free agency movement among teams is helping…
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NBA’s Steph Curry helps Howard U. start Division I golf team
WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as an innocuous conversation during a public event has evolved into a golf partnership between NBA star Stephen Curry and Howard University. The two-time NBA MVP announced Monday that he…
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Analysis: Popovich faces tough numbers game for World Cup
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Gregg Popovich was cut from the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball roster, those making the decision took the easiest way out. They posted a note. “Clueless people,” Popovich said, 47 years…
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AP sources: Alibaba exec to buy Nets, arena for $3.4 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — In a record sale for a U.S. sports franchise, the co-founder of Alibaba agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for about $3.4 billion,…
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Lakers’ Cousins tears ACL in left knee, awaiting surgery
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins is facing rehab from another major injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers have endured their first big problem of a season with championship expectations. Cousins was diagnosed Thursday…
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USA, Spain set to meet in a World Cup warmup
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. and Spain are facing off Friday night, a matchup of the two top-ranked basketball teams in the world and a possible precursor to a medal-round meeting next month…
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Michael Avenatti blames arrest on ‘vindictive’ prosecutors
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyer Michael Avenatti wants a judge to dismiss criminal charges that he extorted Nike, and he is blaming his arrest on what he calls vindictive prosecutors as he releases material his…
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King’s court: LeBron dedicates court at his hometown school
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James went back to school and back in time on Wednesday. Joined by four high school teammates, the NBA superstar dedicated a multicolored outdoor basketball court at the I Promise…
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Stephen Curry embraces Warriors’ change, praises Durant
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Someday, years or even decades from now, at one of those celebratory reunions teams like to do, Stephen Curry knows he and Kevin Durant will reminisce with fondness about their three…
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