Posts Tagged ‘nba’
Study: WNBA, NBA earn high grades in diversity hiring
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A diversity report shows the NBA still leads men’s professional sports leagues in racial and gender hiring practices. The annual report card from The Institute for…
Read MorePelicans primed to draft Zion — and another top-5 prospect
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Now that six-time All-Star Anthony Davis’ trade request has been honored, it’s time for the New Orleans Pelicans to start a new era by drafting the…
Read MoreRaptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard raised his arms high in triumph and celebrated Canada’s first NBA championship. “We the North!” is now “We the Champs!” Leonard and the Toronto…
Read MoreAP source: Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins hired as new Grizzlies head coach
The Memphis Grizzlies finally filled their coaching vacancy by hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins is expected to be introduced at news conference on Wednesday, a person told The…
Read MoreWarriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals
TORONTO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors aren’t letting go of the NBA title just yet. With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson shooting and Draymond Green swatting, the champions found…
Read MoreDurant returns from injury — then hurts his Achilles
TORONTO (AP) — Golden State forward Kevin Durant has an injured right Achilles, a massive blow for the perennial All-Star and two-time NBA Finals MVP who may be three weeks…
Read MoreWarriors’ investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors’ executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league. The NBA decided a…
Read MoreDanny Green excelling again on the NBA Finals stage
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Toronto’s Danny Green couldn’t make a shot for about two weeks going into these NBA Finals. Seems like forever ago now. The finals are a happy…
Read MoreRaptors hold off shorthanded Warriors to take 2-1 NBA Finals lead
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For every amazing shot in a career night by Stephen Curry on his home court, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and Danny Green kept finding dazzling answers…
Read MoreWarriors beat Raptors 109-104 to even NBA Finals
TORONTO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors relied on a champion’s heart to overcome their weary bodies. Klay Thompson scored 25 points before leaving with a hamstring injury, Stephen Curry…
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