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Jokic’s NBA MVP a win for hoops-crazed nations outside US
LONDON (AP) — Maybe it’s the cevapi, or the souvlaki, or the mbanga soup. Whatever…

Board member votes against parole for Sherra Wright
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife should not be granted early release from a…

Bob Lanier, NBA force who left big shoes to fill, dies at 73
Bob Lanier, the left-handed big man who muscled up beside the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…

Can you believe it? More people watched Kentucky Derby later
NEW YORK (AP) — Perhaps trying to make sure it really happened, more people watched…

Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player,…

New Era Cap CEO charged after parking lot altercation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New Era Cap CEO Christopher Koch was arraigned on a felony…

Memphis star Morant’s Game 4 status in doubt with hurt knee
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Physical basketball plays are suddenly coming into question with emotions at…
Scoreboard for Saturday, May 7, 2022
Saturday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round (Best of seven) Washington 6, Florida 1 (Washington leads…

Chelsea sold to group fronted by LA Dodgers part owner
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea is being sold to a consortium fronted by American sports investor…
Scoreboard for Friday, May 6th, 2022
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round (Best of seven) Boston 4, Carolina 2 (Carolina leads…

Oilers, Maple Leafs take long route to U.S., avoiding COVID-19 testing
LOS ANGELES – The Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs took their time getting…

Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game…

Ms. Pac-Man clears path to World Video Game Hall of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video…

NHL not considering new playoff format: commissioner Gary Bettman
EDMONTON – The NHL has no plans to change its playoff format, regardless of what…
S. Carolina nears transgender sports ban after Senate vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would ban…