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Thursday’s Games
Union backs Paul over female ref criticism, says he wouldn’t disrespect women
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Chris Paul’s criticism of a rookie referee had nothing to do with her gender, the executive director of the NBA Players Association said Friday.
Clippers guard Chris Paul says criticism of official wasn’t gender-related
TORONTO – A day after criticizing a female official, Chris Paul had little to say about the subject Friday.
Friday’s Scoreboard
Friday’s Games
NBA fines Chris Paul $25,000 for criticizing officiating
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Clippers guard Chris Paul has been fined $25,000 for criticizing an official after Los Angeles lost 105-94 to Cleveland.
Saturday’s Scoreboard
Saturday’s Games
Dean Smith, North Carolina’s ‘perfect picture’ of a coach who pushed civil rights, dies at 83
Dean Smith was more than simply a basketball coach.
James Johnson has 20 points, Valanciunas 16 boards in Raptors’ win over Spurs
TORONTO – The nights James Johnson played little, he would make a beeline for the Air Canada Centre’s practice court after the final buzzer to work on his shooting. He figured it would eventually pay off.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games
Spurs point guard Cory Joseph looking forward to playing for Canada this summer
TORONTO – Cory Joseph believes Canada’s star-studded young basketball team could learn something from his San Antonio Spurs.
Monday’s Scoreboard
Monday’s Games
NLL’s Grant Jr. sympathizes with Clippers’ Griffin after staph infection surgery
National Lacrosse League star John Grant Jr. has nothing but sympathy for Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin.
Raptors coach Dwane Casey worries players may pay price for week off
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey said the first thing he plans to do once the NBA all-star break begins is find the nearest chair and sit down.
Raptors edge Wizards 95-93 in battle of two top Eastern Conference teams
TORONTO – Kyle Lowry dabbed Polysporin on the open wounds on his hands in the locker-room after Wednesday’s game, court burn caused by a spectacular and gutsy slide to corral a loose ball.
Wednesday’s Scoreboard
Wednesday’s Games
Ujiri credits Lowry for running with the opportunity to lead the Raptors
TORONTO – Masai Ujiri was talking to Kyle Lowry earlier this week about his point guard’s training plans for this coming summer.
Casts of 3 Broadway shows to join Christina Aguilera and Ariana Grande at NBA’s All-Star Game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA’s All-Star Game in New York this Sunday will have some Broadway-quality entertainment, with the casts of “Chicago,” ”Jersey Boys” and “Mamma Mia!” performing during the telecast.
Diddy, Snoop Dogg hold all-star hip-hop concert in NYC with Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Nas, Lil Kim
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The NBA All-Star Game is not until Sunday, but hip-hop music’s all-star team — featuring Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Nas and others — played in top form at a New York City concert Thursday night.
Little League star Mo’ne Davis outshines actor Kevin Hart at celebrity All-Star game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis was so impressive on a basketball court she momentarily silenced trash-talking “Wedding Ringer” star Kevin Hart.
Kevin Hart: No hard feelings toward former Sony exec Pascal; wins 4th MVP in NBA celeb game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Kevin Hart says he never had any “hard feelings” toward former Sony Pictures co-chair Amy Pascal. And now that she’s been forced to step down, he just wants to distance himself from last year’s Sony cyber-attack and release of offensive emails from Pascal and other executives that mentioned Hart and others.
Stephen Curry wins 3-point contest, Minnesota’s Zach LaVine takes dunk competition
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stephen Curry honoured a fallen fan the best way he knew how. Zach LaVine made a name for himself in a dunk contest that lacked star punch.
From players to models to celebs, all-star weekend lives up to its billing
NEW YORK, N.Y. – It is NBA All-Star weekend, but it seems as if all the stars in the celeb galaxy were taking part in the swanky dinners, posh parties and concerts before Sunday’s big game.
Sunday’s Scoreboard
Sunday’s Games