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Aleksander Barkov’s return has the Cup-contending Florida Panthers smiling entering the season
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have noticed a change in Aleksander Barkov,…
‘Didn’t see that coming’: NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season
Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang. The Anaheim…
Toronto Raptors confirm contract extension for Kawhi Leonard after off-season trade
TORONTO — Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a multi-year extension with the Toronto…
Raptors, Kawhi Leonard agree on 2-year, $115 million extension, AP source says
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could…
Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks traded guards Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard and…
Reports: Leonard signs two-year US$115-million contract extension with Raptors
TORONTO — Recently reacquired star Kawhi Leonard has signed a two-year, US$115-million contract extension with…
Coach Ime Udoka pushes Rockets to ‘make some real noise’ after 2 straight first-round exits
HOUSTON (AP) — Coach Ime Udoka is looking for much more from the Houston Rockets…
Versatile French forward Nicolas Batum retiring following 18-year NBA career
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career…
Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO…
Second-round draft pick Jaden Bradley signs multi-year deal with Toronto Raptors
TORONTO — Guard Jaden Bradley signed a multi-year contract with the Toronto Raptors on Monday…
Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring…
Pistons and Ausar Thompson agree to a 5-year, $155 million contract extension, AP source says
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155 million…
Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders
MIAMI (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and multiple insurance companies he owns…
Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild
Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday, securing for Utah a key element…
Heat, Larsson agree on 4-year extension worth up to $60 million, AP source says
MIAMI (AP) — Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract…
Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have promoted Brandon Weems to general manager. It was…
English soccer club sorry for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
OXFORD, England (AP) — English soccer club Oxford United has apologized for releasing U.S.-style apparel…
Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the…
Michael Sweetney, who spent four seasons in NBA after productive career at Georgetown, dies at 43
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Michael Sweetney, who played four seasons in the NBA with the…
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ this fall
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance…
Knicks pause ticket sales after mistake caused them to be listed at prices too high
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales…
Peyton Watson credits Cleveland’s late, persistent pursuit for him coming to the Cavaliers
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in…
Darko Rajakovic names coaching staff for upcoming Toronto Raptors season
TORONTO — Head coach Darko Rajakovic has finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming Toronto…
WTA Finals moving to an NBA arena next year as tennis tour seeks ‘Super Bowl for women’s sports’
The WTA Finals, the elite season-ending event in women’s tennis, will be held in Charlotte,…