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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.
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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.
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Sunday’s Games
Andrew Wiggins has no regrets about move from Cleveland to Minnesota
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Andrew Wiggins never got the opportunity to suit up with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that selected him first overall in last year’s NBA draft. He was traded to Minnesota before his rookie season even started.
New York Fashion Week: 50 Shades of DVF, Snapchat fashion at Opening Ceremony
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Associated Press is all over New York Fashion Week, from its runway fashions to celebrity-packed events. Here’s what some AP writers are seeing:
West Side Story: Westbrook scores 41, West beats East 163-158 in NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Mixing Broadway and basketball, this NBA All-Star Game was a West Side Story.
Dogs days of February: A paws in sports calendar for poodles and pugs at Westminster
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “Let me have the …”
Work begins in earnest in Toronto after MLSE takes NBA all-star torch
TORONTO – The NBA all-star game will venture outside the United States for the first time when Toronto hosts the basketball spectacle next year.
Witness: Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez said, ‘My endorsements are gone’ a day after killing
FALL RIVER, Mass. – New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez matter-of-factly told witnesses that his endorsement days were over, according to testimony Wednesday from his fiancee’s uncle, who said the conversation happened a day after a slaying Hernandez would eventually be charged in.
Despite ‘SNL’ anniversary getting big numbers for NBC, CBS wins ratings week
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Television viewers were clearly curious about the anniversary party that “Saturday Night Live” threw for itself on Sunday, with more than 23 million viewers tuning in.
Homecoming? Person with knowledge of talks says Wolves, Nets discuss Kevin Garnett trade
MINNEAPOLIS – The Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets are discussing a deal that would bring Kevin Garnett back to Minnesota, the place where his brilliant career began and to the franchise that he put on the map.
Argos owner feels BMO Field deal possible before start of CFL season
TORONTO – A deal for the Toronto Argonauts to play at BMO Field could be reached as early as this summer, team owner David Braley said Thursday.
Raptors remain status quo at trade deadline in “vote of confidence” for team
TORONTO – Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri made no deals on Thursday’s NBA trade deadline in a “huge vote of confidence” for the players he has.
Rana has led remarkable turnaround in almost six seasons with Ryerson Rams
TORONTO – When Roy Rana walked into his first meeting with Ryerson’s men’s basketball team some five-and-a-half years ago, he asked his players: What do you want?
Person with knowledge tells AP: Heat forward Chris Bosh undergoes tests at hospital
MIAMI – Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat underwent testing at a hospital Thursday to assess a medical issue related to the area around his lungs, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.