NBA: San Antonio Spurs’ Derrick White not expected to return this season
MIAMI (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs do not expect starting guard Derrick White back this season because of a sprained right ankle, coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday. White was injured in the Spurs’ win in Washington on Monday. The fourth-year guard is averaging a career-best 15.4 points this season for San Antonio, which played […]
NBA: Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart suspended one game for language against referee
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was suspended by the league for one game Wednesday because of “threatening language” he directed at a referee a night earlier. The suspension forced him to miss Wednesday night’s home game against Charlotte. “I just found out about 15 minutes ago,” Boston coach Brad Stevens said during […]
NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kevin Love apologizes for on-court tantrum
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love spoke from his heart. Over 13 minutes, he apologized, lectured and asked for forgiveness and understanding. He regrets his fit of frustration but said it shouldn’t define him. “That wasn’t me,” Love said. “I apologize for that moment. It was an ugly one. It was one that was not ill-intentioned.” […]
NBA: Brooklyn Nets clinches playoff spot, beats Toronto Raptors by 13
TAMPA, FLA. (AP) — Kevin Durant scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, Jeff Green had 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 116-103 Tuesday night and clinched a playoff spot. Durant, who was playing his second game after returning from a thigh injury, added 10 rebounds in 33 […]
NBA: Kevin Durant scores 33 in return; Brooklyn Nets tops Phoenix Suns
NEW YORK (AP) — Long a superstar, Kevin Durant is turning into a super sub. Durant came off the bench to score 33 points in his latest return from injury, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns 128-119 on Sunday in a matchup of two of the NBA’s top teams. Durant missed three games […]
PCAP All-Star Game rosters revealed; GM Eugene Torres leads North All-Stars
MANILA – The Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) is now set for its All-Star Game as the league formally unveiled its entire All-Star rosters. As announced on Thursday, six players from Pasig and five from Camarines, which would capture the Southern Division title, will be part of the league’s first All-Star teams as […]
NBA: Kevin Durant remains out; Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown sidelined
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant missed his third straight game Friday against Boston after Nets coach Steve Nash said the forward’s bruised left thigh hadn’t healed enough to play. The Nets had listed Durant as questionable earlier in the day but ruled him out a couple hours before the game. Nash said the All-Star […]
NBA: Anthony Davis return spoiled by Dallas Mavericks; Los Angeles Lakers lose by 5
DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis is back for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the Dallas Mavericks have to see how long they might without their big man, Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic scored 30 points, leading the Mavericks to a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night as Davis was rusty after missing 30 games […]
NBA: Bradley Beal outguns Steph Curry; Washington Wizards past Golden State Warriors
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a four-point first half that was shocking by his recent standards, Stephen Curry faked out Alex Len and tried a wide-open floater from the lane that clanked off the rim. He slapped his hands in frustration as he ran down the court. A minute later, he tried another floater that Len […]
NBA: Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles push Utah Jazz above Houston Rockets
Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson combined for 10 3-pointers as the Utah Jazz overwhelmed the Houston Rockets from the perimeter in their 112-89 road victory on Wednesday. Ingles finished 6-for-10 from behind the arc for 21 points while Clarkson scored 22 points off the bench on 4-for-9 3-point shooting as the Jazz (44-15), first in […]