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Review: This ‘White Men Can’t Jump,’ with Jack Harlow, has no game
Nineties nostalgia has extended now to 1992’s “White Men Can’t Jump” returning to the blacktop…
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a…
The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It’s the Spurs
CHICAGO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is set to follow in the footsteps of David Robinson…
Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers 132-126 in West opener
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers…
Arizona Coyotes’ bid for new arena appears to be rejected by voters
The Arizona Coyotes’ bid for a new arena appears to be dead. In the first…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
North Carolina GOP overrides veto of 12-week abortion limit, allowing it to become law RALEIGH,…
As NBA coaching changes mount, some lament the lack of job security
MIAMI (AP) — Miami’s Erik Spoelstra and Denver’s Michael Malone are two of the four…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
NYC converts hotels to shelters as pressure mounts to accommodate asylum seekers NEW YORK (AP)…
Celtics beat 76ers 112-88, Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum gave Boston a long-overdue fast start and followed it up…
Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after another gun video appears on social media
Ja Morant was suspended by the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday after he appeared to be…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Forced from Grand Canyon National Park, the Havasupai Tribe embraces spiritual homecoming GRAND CANYON NATIONAL…
LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six months and a day after the Los Angeles Lakers fell…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, May 12, 2023
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Second Round Florida 3 Toronto 2 (OT) (Florida wins best-of-seven series…
Heat back to the NBA’s final four, top Knicks 96-92 for 4-2 series win
MIAMI (AP) — Heat coach Erik Spoelstra walked into the postgame interview room, a cup…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
In El Paso, pastors offer waiting migrants shelter and counsel EL PASO, Texas (AP) —…
Black College World Series hopes to spur MLB careers for HBCU players
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The spectators were mostly Black kids, ranging from elementary school to…
Charity highlights pay inequality in pro sports during WNBA weekend in Toronto
Growing up in Mississauga, Ont., Laeticia Amihere loved basketball, but she couldn’t see herself in…
Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Two years ago, the Denver Nuggets were embarrassed by the Phoenix Suns…
Tatum’s 4th-quarter 3s push Celtics past 76ers 95-86; force Game 7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jayson Tatum humbly believes he is one of the best basketball players…
Stephen Curry, Warriors stave off elimination, force Game 6 by beating Lakers 121-106
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green loved Golden State’s defensive energy against LeBron James and…
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points, Knicks beat Heat 112-103 in Game 5 to cut deficit to a game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he…
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named to all-NBA first team after stellar season
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got his first career all-NBA nod on Wednesday, securing a spot on…
As legalized gambling becomes pervasive, NCAA rules against it remain strict with tough penalties
More than 40 athletes from Iowa and Iowa State could be facing discipline from both…
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat…