Author: Brian Mahoney
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NBA moving All-Star Game out of Charlotte, cites LGBT law
The NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. The league had expressed its opposition to the law known as HB2 since it was enacted in March, and its decision Thursday came less than…
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Carmelo Anthony’s mission on Olympic team is to stand united against violence
LAS VEGAS – Carmelo Anthony wants more than a better U.S. basketball team leading into the Olympics. He wants a better U.S. Anthony wants an end to the gun violence, the killing of blacks and the targeting of police, and right now his quest for that seems bigger than his desire for would what be a…
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Stephen Curry won’t be on US Olympic basketball team in Rio
Stephen Curry has withdrawn from consideration from the Olympics, leaving the U.S. basketball team without the NBA’s MVP. Curry said Monday in a statement that he has decided to pull out for “several factors — including recent ankle and knee injuries.” He didn’t say what the other factors were that he referenced. Several athletes have…
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76ers win NBA draft lottery, Nuggets have No. 7 pick
NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA draft lottery Tuesday night and will have the No. 1 pick in June. The Los Angeles Lakers finished second but also felt like winners, as they would have dealt their pick to Philadelphia had they fallen out of the top three. The Boston Celtics, with a…
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Spurs rally to stun Heat in Game 1 of NBA Finals
MIAMI (AP) – The San Antonio Spurs returned to the NBA Finals just the way they left – with a victory over LeBron James. Tim Duncan overcame a slow start to finish with 20 points and 14 rebounds, Tony Parker banked in a desperation jumper with 5.2 seconds left and the Spurs withstood James’ triple-double…
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Wade, Bosh provide James plenty of aid
OKLAHOMA CITY • LeBron James asked for help, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh provided it. The Miami Heat finally rediscovered the formula to winning in the NBA Finals — barely. James scored 32 points, Wade rebounded from a poor opener with 24 and the Heat built a huge early lead before holding off a furious…
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USA Basketball’s Colangelo a neutral fan of NBA Finals
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save OKLAHOMA CITY — Though Jerry Colangelo will be on an overseas trip during some of the NBA Finals, he plans to keep a close eye on the series. After all, few people have as many…
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USA Basketball’s Colangelo a neutral fan of NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY — Though Jerry Colangelo will be on an overseas trip during some of the NBA Finals, he plans to keep a close eye on the series. After all, few people have as many connections to both teams as USA Basketball’s chairman. “A third of our player pool is in the finals, six of…
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CU’s Burks goes to Jazz at No. 12; Cavs pick Irving at No. 1
NEWARK, N.J. — The Utah Jazz used its No. 12 pick on Colorado guard Alec Burks after watching local star Jimmer Fredette get drafted at No. 10 by Milwaukee. The 6-foot-6 Burks has the size to play in the NBA, and the shooting touch. He averaged 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists for Colorado.…
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AP source: Nuggets, Knicks agree on Anthony deal
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony is getting his wish, and the New York Knicks are getting a second superstar. The Knicks have agreed to a trade with the Denver Nuggets for Anthony, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday night. The deal that would end the season-long trade saga involving…