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LeBron teaming with Showtime on NBA documentary
CLEVELAND – LeBron James will help tell a story he’s still shaping. The Cavaliers superstar…
Knicks, Phil Jackson part ways after dismal 3-year run
NEW YORK – Phil Jackson wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony and wouldn’t rule out dealing…
Construction worker dies in fall at Detroit sports arena
DETROIT – A worker has died after falling 75 feet (23 metres) at the Little…
LaVar Ball appears at WWE event, son LaMelo uses slur
LOS ANGELES – LaVar Ball has brought his Big Baller Brand from the basketball court…
Russell Westbrook wins NBA MVP; Rockets, Bucks take 2 awards
NEW YORK – Russell Westbrook moved past Oscar Robertson and kept right on going to…
The Latest: Remy Ma beats Minaj for BET’s hip hop honour
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on the BET Awards being presented from the Microsoft Theatre…
Devils select Nico Hischier from Mooseheads with first pick at NHL draft
CHICAGO – Nico over Nolan. The New Jersey Devils ended the long simmering debate on…
Olympic spectacle upstages menswear Fashion Week in Paris
PARIS – It’s rare that an event can upstage a top Paris Fashion Week show…
Reports have Canada’s Chris Boucher headed to Golden State Warriors
Three months after his college career was cut short by a torn ACL, Canada’s Chris…
76ers take Fultz, Lakers grab Ball to start NBA draft
NEW YORK – Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and the future of the NBA arrived Thursday…
Raptors select Indiana forward OG Anunoby with 23rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors believe they landed one of the most versatile defenders in…
AP Sources: Bulls trade Butler to Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS – The long-anticipated reunion between Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau is on. Two people…
Eight stories in the news for today, June 22
Eight stories in the news for Thursday, June 22 ——— SUSPECT IN MICHIGAN AIRPORT STABBING…
Olympic stars Phelps, Biles among finalists for The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES – Multiple stars from last summer’s Rio Olympics highlight this year’s nominees for…
Montreal’s Boucher hopes NBA teams can look past knee injury on draft night
TORONTO – While his fellow draft prospects have been sprinting up and down NBA courts…
Hawks send centre Dwight Howard to Hornets
ATLANTA – Dwight Howard’s Atlanta homecoming was short-lived. The Hawks sent Howard and the No.…
AP source: Cavs owner, Billups meet about front-office job
CLEVELAND – Chauncey Billups was clutch as a player, earning the nickname “Mr. Big Shot.”…
AP sources: Lakers to ship Russell, Moz to Nets for Lopez
LOS ANGELES – Three people with knowledge of the deal say the Los Angeles Lakers…
Raptors president Ujiri insists Kyle Lowry wants to remain in Toronto
TORONTO – There were undoubtedly times this season when Kyle Lowry questioned his future in…
NBA Finals helped ABC retain its ratings crown last week
NEW YORK – On a rerun-riddled schedule last week, viewers flocked to the limited ration…
Nielsen’s top programs for June 12-18
NEW YORK – Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for June 12-18. Listings include the…
GM Griffin, Cavs part ways after title, 3 straight Finals
CLEVELAND – One year ago, David Griffin celebrated the biggest win in Cavaliers history. He…
De Grasse runs blistering – but wind-aided – 9.69 to win in Stockholm
A stiff breeze may have kept sprint star Andre De Grasse from a Canadian record.…
Vowing to return, Rodman wraps up low-key Pyongyang visit
PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic Of – Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, vowing to come…