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Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
NEW YORK – Jacque Vaughn’s strong work guiding the Brooklyn Nets earned him a contract…
Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan’s Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Republicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in…
Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NBA wanted more competition. It got more points instead — more…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
2 officers, 1 first responder killed at the scene of a domestic call in Minnesota;…
Lefty Driesell, folksy, fiery coach who put Maryland on college basketball’s map, dies at 92
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Lefty Driesell, the Hall of Fame coach whose folksy drawl…
Silver says NBA’s 65-game policy for awards leads to players playing more
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — In Adam Silver’s eyes, the NBA’s new 65-game policy is working. The…
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks to basketball clinic, meets All-Stars, takes in HBCU game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff was in the first row on Saturday. The…
Here’s the latest on the investigation into the shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch
HOUSTON (AP) — Nearly a week after a woman opened fire at celebrity pastor Joel…
Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers’ All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin wanted his family to have something to cheer…
Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter…
Championship parades likely to change in wake of shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl celebration
BOSTON (AP) — With back-to-back Super Bowl victories for the hometown Chiefs, Kansas City football…
Victor Wembanyama’s 1st All-Star weekend awaits, and it’ll be hectic for the Spurs rookie
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA All-Star experience will be hectic, just like everything…
All-Star Game debut comes at right time for Raptors star Scottie Barnes
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes was so busy with the ups and downs of the Toronto…
Fashionable fan apparel is in the spotlight. There’s still an untapped market for the NFL
It started as a fun project. A white bodysuit, emblazoned with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake…
Former Raptors star Pascal Siakam returns to Toronto with the Indiana Pacers
TORONTO – A lot of things at Scotiabank Arena still feel familiar to Pascal Siakam,…
Pascal Siakam helps Pacers rally past Raptors 127-125 in his Toronto return
TORONTO – Pascal Siakam has nothing but love and respect for the people of Toronto…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl…
Pacers and Indianapolis use 3-year delay to add new wrinkles to 1st NBA All-Star weekend since 1985
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The signs are all around downtown Indianapolis now: NBA All-Star weekend finally…
Charges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets…
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes arrested on family violence charge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) — Former NBA player Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a…
Montreal’s Lu Dort opportunistic approach to rebounds helping Oklahoma City Thunder
Montreal’s Lu Dort is becoming more of an opportunist on the court for the Oklahoma…
Scottie Barnes on leaving Raptors bench early in loss to Spurs: ‘It was a bad look’
TORONTO – As the clock wound down on a demoralizing loss to the lowly San…
Shooter entered Texas megachurch with young son and used AR-style rifle in the attack, police say
HOUSTON (AP) — The shooter at a Texas megachurch had a history of mental illness…
Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama dominant as Spurs rout Raptors 122-99
TORONTO – When rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was introduced during pre-game warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena,…