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Just 23 per cent of Proline bettors predicted Eastern Conference’s NBA all-star win
Most Proline bettors didn’t see the Eastern Conference winning the NBA’s annual all-star game. The…
Analysis: Amid a wide-open playoff race, a wide-open NBA MVP race might be brewing as well
The new rule that rendered Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid ineligible for a second consecutive NBA MVP…
Johansen snaps out of scoring slump as Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1
DENVER (AP) — Ryan Johansen scored one goal after a fortuitous bounce off the boards…
2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two men charged with murder in last week’s shooting after…
Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young, adding frontcourt depth for playoff chase
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns signed forward Thaddeus Young on Tuesday, giving the team…
Authorities identify woman killed in Indianapolis Waffle House shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities in Indianapolis have released the name of a 35-year-old woman who…
NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander shows to be good for business, future face of league
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact on the court extends beyond just praise from his basketball peers. The…
Canada’s Andrew Nembhard sees improvement in sophomore season with Indiana Pacers
TORONTO – As great as the past year has been for Canadian basketball, Andrew Nembhard…
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…
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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…