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Rusell Westbrook vs James Harden the highlight when NBA playoffs open

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Rusell Westbrook vs James Harden the highlight when NBA playoffs open

Cavaliers could face a tough road to Finals

Robertson honors Westbrook, but Nuggets top Thunder

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Robertson honors Westbrook, but Nuggets top Thunder

Westbrook broke Robertson’s single-season record for triple-doubles by getting his 42nd on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets. Robertson attended Wednesday’s…

Oscar Robertson endorses Russell Westbrook for MVP

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Oscar Robertson endorses Russell Westbrook for MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, talks to the fans as Oscar Robertson, left, and others listen, before an…

Oscar Robertson to attend Thunder finale against Nuggets to honor Russell Westbrook

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Oscar Robertson to attend Thunder finale against Nuggets to honor Russell Westbrook

Westbrook broke Robertson’s single-season record for triple-doubles on Sunday. The Thunder confirmed Robertson’s expected appearance in an email, saying Robertson…

Companies vie to remake Seattle arena to attract NHL, NBA

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Companies vie to remake Seattle arena to attract NHL, NBA

Seattle has so far received two proposals ahead of Wednesday’s 5 p.m. PDT deadline for bids to renovate the 55-year-old…

LeBron James to open public school for at-risk kids

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LeBron James to open public school for at-risk kids

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots from the line in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Atlanta…

Nuggets spoil Tony Romo day for Mavericks

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Nuggets spoil Tony Romo day for Mavericks

With nothing at stake in a lost season that will be the worst for Dallas (32-49) since going 20-62 in…

Michigan man Steve Fisher retires: ‘San Diego State is my legacy’

Michigan man Steve Fisher retires: ‘San Diego State is my legacy’

San Diego State coach Steve Fisher is retiring after spending 18 seasons as San Diego State’s basketball coach.Lenny Ignelzi/Associated Press…

Stephen Curry has NBA’s best-selling jersey

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Stephen Curry has NBA’s best-selling jersey

Warriors guard again tops jersey sales

New Mexico hires New Mexico State’s Paul Weir as new head coach

New Mexico hires New Mexico State’s Paul Weir as new head coach

New Mexico looked to its own backyard for a new men’s basketball coach by hiring NMSU head coach Paul Weir…

NBA Roundup: Heat keep playoff hopes alive with win against Cavs

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NBA Roundup: Heat keep playoff hopes alive with win against Cavs

Celtics clinch division title; Bulls clobber Magic

Westbrook sets triple-double record against Nuggets

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Westbrook sets triple-double record against Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook celebrates after hitting a buzzer beating three-point shot to win the game against the…

NBA Roundup: Wade’s comeback spoiled in Brooklyn

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NBA Roundup: Wade’s comeback spoiled in Brooklyn

Celtics pushing toward East’s top seed

Murray scores career-high 30, Nuggets beat Pelicans

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Murray scores career-high 30, Nuggets beat Pelicans

a game behind Portland for final playoff spot

NBA Roundup: Atlanta Hawks send Boston Celtics to 2nd loss in 2 nights

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NBA Roundup: Atlanta Hawks send Boston Celtics to 2nd loss in 2 nights

Isaiah Thomas scored 35 points, Jae Crowder had 24 and Marcus Smart 18 for the Celtics. They have dropped two…

Kevin Durant cleared to resume full practice after knee injury

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Kevin Durant cleared to resume full practice after knee injury

When Kevin Durant returns from a left knee injury as soon as Saturday after missing more than a month, he…

NBA Roundup: LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Celtics in Eastern Conference showdown

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NBA Roundup: LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Celtics in Eastern Conference showdown

The teams had identical records entering their final regular-season matchup, but Cleveland (51-27) now has a one-game lead over Boston…

Rockets beat Nuggets to secure 3rd seed in West

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Rockets beat Nuggets to secure 3rd seed in West

The Nuggets cut the lead to two points on a layup by Nikola Jokic with 1:20 remaining. A 3-pointer by…

Gallinari, Harris, Jokic help Nuggets edge Pelicans

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Gallinari, Harris, Jokic help Nuggets edge Pelicans

Nuggets closing in on final playoff spot

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Westbrook ties record with 41st triple-double

Tar Heels get it right this time, bring home the title

Tar Heels get it right this time, bring home the title

For a whole year, the Tar Heels thought about what might have been. When Monday night’s slugfest with Gonzaga came…

Kentucky’s Monk becomes 2nd Wildcat to enter NBA draft

Kentucky’s Monk becomes 2nd Wildcat to enter NBA draft

Projected as an NBA lottery pick, Monk said in a statement Tuesday that he talked with family before making the…

Redemption: Tar Heels take title from Gonzaga in ugly game

Redemption: Tar Heels take title from Gonzaga in ugly game

year’s crushing loss in title game avenged

Georgetown hires Patrick Ewing as men’s basketball coach

Georgetown hires Patrick Ewing as men’s basketball coach

Hoyas’ three-time All-American will try to bring program back to the top