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Patriots believe they used NFL draft to add weapons, protection around around QB Drake Maye
As disappointing as the Patriots’ second straight 4-13 finish was last season, they went into…
Aaron Gordon’s historic dunk at buzzer lifts Nuggets over Clippers 101-99 and ties series 2-2
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Gordon turned Nikola Jokic’s airball into a bit of NBA…
First-half skirmish between Nuggets and Clippers results in 6 technical fouls in Game 4
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — James Harden and Denver’s Christian Braun tangled in the final seconds…
Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry closed his eyes and rested his tired head on…
Colts start their NFL draft by adding dynamic tight end, close it by getting more offensive help
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard opened their NFL draft by taking…
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Thunder complete sweep of Grizzlies, reach Western Conference semifinals with 117-115 victory
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced…
Denver’s Westbrook ruled out for Game 4 against Clippers with left foot inflammation
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook was ruled out for Game 4 of Denver’s Western…
Full-strength Wolves take series lead into Game 4 vs. Lakers, as health looms large in NBA playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have the assets to repeat or even surpass their…
Pistons need Cunningham to shine and teammates to chip in to beat Knicks in Game 4 to tie series
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham led an unprecedented turnaround in NBA history, lifting the Detroit…
Heat say they’ll try to rally after ’embarrassing’ 37-point loss to Cleveland in Game 3
MIAMI (AP) — Heat captain Bam Adebayo walked slowly to the postgame interview room Saturday,…
Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
MIAMI (AP) — Donovan Mitchell didn’t have a great shooting day. Darius Garland was in…
Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies’ game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of…
Cavs rule Darius Garland out for Game 3 against Heat with sprained toe, roll to win anyway
MIAMI (AP) — Darius Garland wasn’t out there to, as he put it, “pick on”…
Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler’s absence for one game
HOUSTON (AP) — Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his…