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The UFC star is still upset over a $150,000 fine levied by the Nevada Athletic Commission for throwing water bottles at Nate Diaz during an August news conference.

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Perhaps the Warriors star just needs to stick to roundball.

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A letter the announcer received almost 25 years ago led him to stop using terms many view as offensive to Native Americans.

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Boise State put up numbers in two quarters that most teams would be thrilled to have for a full game.

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Kelly looked as if he found his way onto his high school football field during a brawl in Buffalo.

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The NFL hit Brown with a big fine for "suggestive dancing" during Monday night's win over the Chiefs.

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The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association appear to be close to a deal to prevent a work stoppage next year.

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The two young fighters have fought a war of words recently.

Wade thought about joining Cavs

Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade has revealed he thought about joining LeBron James in Cleveland this season.

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Sehawks receiver Doug Baldwin says owners have told athletes not to emulate Colin Kaepernick during the national anthem.

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Everyone knows Kevin Durant joined the Golden State Warriors to win an NBA title, but the four-time NBA scoring leader says he needs to learn more about the game.

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When the Seattle Seahawks head coach says he thinks his current team has a chance to be the best he's coached, it's more than hyperbole.

Lochte says Phelps ignored him

Lochte felt let down by Phelps, who he says failed to offer support in the fallout from the controversy surrounding Lochte at the Rio Games.

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Still without a contract, J.R. Smith issued a wordless response shortly after the Cavs announced the signing of Toney Douglas on Tuesday morning (AEDT).

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The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a resounding 43-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs to improve to 3-1 to start the season.

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The defending NFC West champs are 1-3 to start the season.

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We're still not sure what Cam Newton was thinking.

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The Jets quarterback says it's only a matter of time before he is a starter again.

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The Seahawks receiver says he has received death threats for supporting Colin Kaepernick.

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A high ankle sprain will keep the UGA running back out vs. Tennessee this week.

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Joel Embiid has been a punchline for the basketball world for the past two years, and now he's ready to turn the tables.

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Former USC linebacker Lamar Dawson has filed a class-action suit against the NCAA and Pac-12 for violation of employment laws.

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New Knicks point guard says he OK no longer being the top option on the floor.

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The two-time defending NBA MVP is without a contract for the 2017-18 season and insists he's not looking ahead to next summer right now.

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The ACC Football Championship is moving to the Sunshine State.

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Sean Payton came up with a plan to show unity during the national anthem before Monday night's game against the Falcons.

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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford is out 4 to 6 weeks with a sprained ankle.

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The NFL free agent was jailed on a drug charge in Richardson, Texas, on Sunday and was released Monday.

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Signs alluding to a 2013 rape incident hung from several frat houses at the school until they were taken down on Wednesday night.

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If you thought the Lakers' 2015-16 season was like a bad reality show with basketballs, you weren't alone.

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The San Francisco's 49ers quarterback said he has received death threats since he decided not to stand during "The Star Spangled Banner."

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The veteran coach got close to criticizing an official without actually criticizing one.

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Eagles coach Doug Pederson is very impressed with his rookie quarterback early in the season.

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Devon Allen's left leg injury has ended his college football season.

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The running back is the second key offensive player to suffer a devastating knee injury in as many weeks.

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Austin Appleby, a graduate transfer from Purdue, will take over for Luke Del Rio after he injured his knee against North Texas on Saturday.

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The Indiana Fever hope to pack the house for the WNBA legend's last regular-season game, and Paul George is helping.

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A Nevada panel has approved a plan for $750 million in public funding for a stadium for the Raiders.

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House Bill 2 continues to cause North Carolina to lose sporting events.

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Clemson communications professor retorts Swinney's assumption that MLK would not approve of Colin Kaepernick's protest methods.

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Fantasy football is all fun and games until you're outside in your underwear holding a pizza box getting gawked at.

Orioles pitcher now U.S. citizen

The Dominican Republic native is now a United States citizen.

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The Ohio State coach advocates for self-care and mental health awareness.

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China's biggest basketball export says he considers himself a Texan and a Houston Rocket.

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Stephenson will be changing teams for the fourth time in three seasons.

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The Minnesota Vikings running back says he was unfairly judged in the court of popular opinion.

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Ryan Grigson, Colts general manager, says Luck is healthy as the team prepares to open the season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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Osa Masina and Don Hill will not be allowed to play for the Trojans in Saturday's game against Utah State as police investigate rape claims.

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The head of Big 12 officials says the right call was a no-call in Sunday's game.

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Ole Miss lost defensive back Ken Webster and running back Eric Swinney to serious-looking injuries early vs. Florida State.

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Cut by the Packers last week, the Pro Bowl offensive lineman had his reasons for signing with his old team's most bitter rival.

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The Santa Clara police union has sent a letter to the 49ers informing the team it may stop working events unless the team takes action.

Bryant wanted out of LA

The Lakers briefly thought about trading Kobe Bryant to the Pistons.

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Some of Tony Romo's fans could take a cue from the quarterback himself and back off on the threats to Avril.

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Nothing screams America like Ford trucks and the Dallas Cowboys.

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There could soon be a youth movement in Ann Arbor.

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A search warrant was served to the sophomore on the USC campus for the Utah investigation last week.

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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says he stands for the "Star-Spangled Banner" because of military members.

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The senior Oregon linebacker has been accused of assaulting a female former Oregon student-athlete twice this year.

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For the second year in a row, Oregon is putting its high-powered offense in the hands of a former FCS quarterback.

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Eyewitnesses tell a version of events completely different from the police report.

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The Cardinals, who might soon be on the NFL's competition committee, is not a fan of the NFL's experiment.

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The Raiders' latest move probably won't win them any more fans in Oakland.

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James Harrison says he'll be cleared like Peyton Manning was in relation to the Al Jazeera America report.

Kwame Brown comeback news

The first overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, now 34, last played in the NBA with the 76ers in the 2012-13 season.

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The Rio Olympics kept Kevin Durant playing basketball and minimised questions about his decision to sign with Golden State.

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DeAndre Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant are players in the spotlight as Team USA goes for gold on Sunday.

Anthony carries USA past Australia

Carmelo Anthony would not allow the United States to lose against a tough Australia at the Rio Olympics.

Durant leads USA to win

Kevin Durant led the United States to an easy win over China in their opener at the Rio Olympics.

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Kevin Durant thinks his former teammate is vastly underrated by the basketball world.

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The second-year big man will have access to the superstar facility.

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Like Kevin Garnett before him, Karl-Anthony Towns is embracing Minnesota in an authentic, refreshing way.

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The Colts defensive end will miss the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league's drug policy.

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Nowitzki is set to make a reported $50 million over the next two years.

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The Warriors' newest All-Star said he didn't come outside for two days after deciding to leave the Thunder.

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The Cardinals still could face punishment from MLB in connection with the incident.

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The Hawks new centre said his back isn't a problem, now or going forward.

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Phil Jackson knows that it will take more than just new, better talent to get better results for the Knicks.

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The former Spurs star released a statement regarding his retirement two days after the franchise broke the news.

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By waiving him, the team can pay him the remaining $6.3 million he’s guaranteed on his current deal.

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With Australia missing several key players, France just might be the second best team in the USA's pool.

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Warriors players helped Durant overcome any apprehension about leaving the Thunder.

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The 27-year-old star could end up with the two-time defending Western Conference champs.

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The 13-year NBA vet is hoping to find his way back on the court this fall.

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Dirk Nowitzki could be a Golden State Warrior when next season rolls around.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers' starting shooting guard may be playing elsewhere next season.

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The Bucks appear confident Kidd is the right man to lead the franchise.

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Golden State is one game away from winning back-to-back titles.

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The Warriors centre struck out against bashing Love (concussion) for not playing in Game 3.

Luke says Iverson made him

The current Cavs coach isn’t bitter that his basketball legacy is currently being tied to one shot.

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Jerry Colangelo said he wants the Duke coach to take his place as managing director in a few years.

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he’s "excited" about the prospect of re-signing forward Kevin Durant this summer.

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Muhammad Ali was one of the most celebrated athletes of all time. And in the moments after his death, remembrances poured in from around the sports world.

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New York's newly tabbed coach believes the sky is the limit for his young big man.

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The Wizards star says Durant needs more time before being recruited.

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Steve Kerr showed the emotion he felt his team was lacking, and his clipboard got the worst of it.

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The Raptors are hoping to keep the gang together, especially coach Dwane Casey and All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan.

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The Grizzlies have offered longtime Miami Heat assistant David Fizdale their head coaching job.

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Hornacek will get another chance to coach after being fired by the Suns.

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Miami has a big summer coming up.

Curry 'ignoring' LeBron

The two-time defending MVP is definitely unbothered about whether or not LeBron James thinks he's the most "valuable" player.

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Dwight Howard sat there and took the heat from Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. He admitted he has taken himself out of games in frustration.

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76ers coach Brett Brown thinks the 2014 No. 3 overall draft pick will be ready when the season starts.

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The former Memphis Grizzlies coach could soon take over the Sacramento Kings after being fired Saturday morning, according to a report.

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The Hawks could lose two starters in free agency, including the four-time All-Star Horford.

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The Spurs point guard couldn't care less about scoring these days.

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Byron Scott was axed by the Los Angeles Lakers last month, replaced by Luke Walton.

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A familiar face could be coaching the Houston Rockets next year.

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The Miami Heat will not be able to welcome Chris Bosh back during the playoffs,with the forward ruled out for the rest of the post-season.

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Carmelo Anthony doesn’t know who he wants to coach the Knicks next, but he does know he wants to be in on the decision.

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Chris Bosh is in Toronto, but he’s not back in a Heat uniform.

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If Doc Rivers has his way, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan will all be wearing LA red, white and blue next year.

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The Pacers president seems to be leaning toward making a coaching change.

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Curry resumed basketball activities Saturday and there is a slim chance he could play as early as Game 3.

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The league's reigning MVP isn't ready for shooting drills just yet, but he believes he'll be back on the court before long.

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Tim Duncan thinks referees could be more generous in sending Kawhi Leonard to the free-throw line.

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Blake Griffin's playoff run is finished after four games.

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Warriors GM Bob Myers says that the two week time frame for Curry's return from the MCL sprain in his right knee isn't a solid one.

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The Spurs became the first team to move on the second round on Sunday as they beat the Grizzlies 116-95 to sweep the series.

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Bradley Beal said he and John Wall needed to play better for the Wizards to have success.

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Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry's ankle has improved slightly, but Golden State Warriors has not changed his status.

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Kevin Durant seems to feel that he's being overlooked when it comes to the elite players in the game to day.

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The Golden State Warriors are winning big but have to be worried about their superstar.

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The future Hall of Famer says he's at peace with basketball and Los Angeles following his final game.

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Randy Wittman may be the scapegoat for the Wizards' disappointing season.

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The Lakers found a bright spot in their 63rd loss of the year.

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Reggie Jackson was on fire for the Pistons, who are headed back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

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The Sixers have been perennial bottom feeders since Hinkie took over in 2013.

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Even if they lose their final five games, they’ll finish 10-72, which is one game better than the 1972-73 Sixers.

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Kobe Bryant said that Chris Paul would have been a perfect fit if he had joined the team in 2011 when the NBA nixed his potential trade.

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The recently named Hall of Fame centre thinks that Dwight Howard should consider a return to the Magic as a free agent.

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The Timberwolves guard donated part of his dunk contest winnings to help build a kitchen facility at a school for the deaf.

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Bryant is planning on playing in each of the Lakers' remaining nine games, according to the team.

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The 37-year-old will play at least one more season in the NBA, and then decide if he is ready to walk away.

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You can probably guess who hit the milestone first.

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The Warriors show off their division championship banner a month before the season ends.

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Carmelo Anthony said he and Phil Jackson had a good conversation about the team moving forward.

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The former UConn star is playing like an NCAA Tournament bid is on the line.

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Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Gregg Popovich will all miss the Spurs' game against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Warriors win 45th in a row at home

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors just took the Chicago Bulls out of the record book in one category.

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Lillard topped the 50-point mark for the second time in two weeks.

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Thanks to the Warriors, the Spurs are flying under the radar despite having an awesome season.

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The veteran guard has been out nearly a month after suffering a testicular injury.

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The Timberwolves guard posted a tribute to the late Flip Saunders, his first NBA coach, on Instagram.

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New Wizards forward Markieff Morris and twin brother Marcus tell why they were adamant about getting out of Phoenix.

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The Thunder said they'll regroup after suffering back-to-back losses following the All-Star break.

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David Lee could be headed back to the Western Conference after being released by the Celtics.

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Damian Lillard absolutely scorched the Warriors on Friday night.

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The Knicks rookie says his All-Star break trip to the Caribbean wasn’t quite as relaxing as he would have liked.

Bosh to sit out vs. Hawks

The Miami Heat and Chris Bosh are being extra cautious about his calf strain after last year's bout with blood clots.

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The Nets have reportedly offered their general manager position to Spurs assistant GM Sean Marks.

Rockets continue to shop Howard

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly among four teams interested in Houston Rockets centre Dwight Howard.

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The Hornets owner offered up some praise for his protégée and former nemesis after Bryant's final All-Star Game appearance.

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The West beat the East 196-173 in Toronto on Sunday.

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If the Cavs have their way, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony may be on the same team soon.

LeBron undecided on Rio Olympics

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has not decided if he will represent Team USA at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Stephen Curry's squad used a fourth-quarter scoring blitz to pick up its 47th win in 51 games.

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Stephen Curry and the Warriors used a fourth-quarter scoring blitz to pick up their 47th win in 51 games, an NBA record.

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George Karl reportedly won't make it to a full year as coach of the Kings.

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The Knicks president told reporters that he felt the time was right to drop Derek Fisher as the team’s coach.

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Garnett made it clear that he is in his coach’s corner.

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A little communication would go a long way for the struggling Lakers, Byron Scott says.

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Horford says he realises that other cities could help optimise his off-court appeal.

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The Clippers' star forward apologised after he was involved in a physical altercation with an equipment manager Saturday.

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DeMarcus Cousins just had the game of his life Monday night, but he’s not exactly a happy camper.

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The Bulls guard left the game in the first half of his team’s 89-84 loss to the Heat with right hamstring and lower back soreness.

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The Thunder lost 116-106 to the lowly Nets on Sunday, snapping a seven-game winning streak for the Western Conference’s third-place team.

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Former lottery picks Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell got an earful from Kobe Bryant after the Lakers' 121-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.

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Lue got a little love from the man who made him famous for all of the wrong reasons.

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DeMar DeRozan and the Raptors are quietly gunning for the No. 1 spot in the East.

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The Rockets sent Andre Drummond to the free-throw line a franchise record 36 times during the Pistons' 123-114 win.

Nuggets extend GM

Denver inked general manager Tim Connelly to a new multi-year extension on Tuesday.

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Howard has hit just five three-pointers in his career, but he nailed this no-look beauty from long range.

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Noah appeared to aggravate a December injury to his left shoulder.

Wallace defied the odds, earned place in NBA lore

Wallace overcame a host of obstacles and became a self-made superstar in the 2000s.

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The Rockets guard needed 22 to reach the milestone. He got 27.

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The Thunder point guard and the Mavs forward were tossed minutes apart following a pair of confrontations between the teams.

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Baron Davis, a two-time All-Star, will reportedly sign to play in the NBA's developmental league.

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Though they've been less than average, the Kings are a real threat to make the NBA playoffs this year.

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The 51-year-old is back with the team after undergoing extensive surgery to remove a form of skin cancer.

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Even at less than 100 percent, Michael Jordan was still a nightmare to guard. Just ask Blue Edwards.

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The NBA’s reigning MVP will wear soccer-style shin guards as he continues to play through a left shin contusion.

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The Bulls All-Star guard was asked who he thought was the best shooting guard in the league. He wasn’t having it.

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The Kings got a huge game from DeMarcus Cousins on Monday night to help their coach pass one of the NBA's all-time greats.

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Harrison Barnes could make his return as soon as Monday against the Hornets while reigning MVP Stephen Curry is questionable for that game.

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The 37-year-old reported feeling soreness in his shoulder after Wednesday's game against the Celtics.

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The Pistons forward says his brother, Markieff, wants to be traded from the Suns.