Danny Green: Kawhi Leonard said he’ll return to play for Spurs

An on-the-record comment among multiple anonymously sourced reports

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McKenzie: When will Olympians play for Bruins, Predators, Wild?

What is next for Ryan Donato, Eeli Tolvanen, and others?

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Report: Bought out by Lakers, Corey Brewer likely to sign with Thunder

Oklahoma City has hole at shooting guard, but can Brewer help fill it?

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WATCH LIVE: Wednesday Night Rivalry – Red Wings at Blues

Can the Blues break an awful seven-game skid?

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Some NBA teams have played ‘Negro National Anthem’ at games

Several NBA teams have played the so-called "Negro National Anthem" at games during Black History Month thanks to the urging of a retired Howard University professor.

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Report: Bucks’ Mirza Teletovic denies report his career is over

Teletovic has had multiple blockage/blood-clot issues in his lungs

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Watch Boban Marjanovic absolutely take over Clippers-Nuggets game (video)

Boban!

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Vancouver Canucks to host 2019 NHL Draft

The Canucks last hosted the draft in 2006.

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Lakers guard Josh Hart fractures hand, out at least a few weeks (maybe season)

The Lakers will be cautious with bringing him back, this late in the season he could be done.

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Report: Sixers waive Trevor Booker to sign Ersan Ilyasova, Booker to Pacers

A host of playoff teams are interested in Booker.

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The Devils should never stop thanking the Oilers for Taylor Hall

Two years later and the trade still seems crazy.

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Hall of Famer Dorris Burke teared up when she got her dream job

Burke is headed into the Hall of Fame this year.

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NBA Power Rankings: Houston locked in on top, but tanking race at bottom is wild

Cleveland is up to No. 8, and the Pelicans are climbing fast behind Anthony Davis.

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Report: Lakers near buyout with Corey Brewer, OKC landing possible

The Thunder need wing depth since the loss of Andre Roberson.

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How an unsolved murder inspired US rugby star

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NHL on NBCSN: Wednesday Night Rivalry pits Red Wings against Blues

Red Wings look for a third straight win against struggling Blues.

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World Champion surfer Mick Fanning announces retirement

Mick Fanning's career in surfing has been a wild ride.

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Rumor: If Jeff Hornacek is out in New York, could Doc Rivers be in?

Rivers is still under contract with the Clippers for another year, which makes this move unlikely.

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Russia 'fully reinstated' into Olympic movement

Officially ostracized from the Winter Olympics over a long-running doping saga, Russia says it has been welcomed back into the Olympic family.

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Tokyo 2020 mascots unveiled

With the Winter Olympics barely over, Tokyo is already gearing up for its time to shine.

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PHT Morning Skate: Sens fans trapped, Open letter to Eugene Melnyk, Sabres issued challenge

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Adam Silver warns teams in memo tanking will not be tolerated

This tank race to the bottom the rest of the season is fascinating. Even if the league office doesn't think so.

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Three Things to Know: LeBron averaged a triple-double in February, is making history

Also, Dwyane Wade outraces Father Time for a night, and Paul Millsap is back

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Sergio Garcia wins Laureus Breakthrough Award, 18 years after first

When a teenage Sergio Garcia was named World Newcomer of the Year at the inaugural Laureus Awards 18 years ago, it seemed the sky was the limit.

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Rumor: LeBron James visited Philadelphia schools over All-Star break

The LeBron-to-Philly hype machine is real.

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It’s NBA/Saturday Night Live week: TNT goes to SNL Thursday; Saturday Charles Barkley hosts

This is Barkley's fourth time hosting SNL.

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Stastny trade latest smart, painful Blues move; door open for Tavares?

GM Doug Armstrong isn't afraid to look at the future, even if it brings present-day pain.

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WATCH LIVE: St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild

Central Division foes jockey for playoff positioning.

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Warriors to spend day in Washington D.C. with local youth at African-American museum

Taking in an educational experience with area youth who might not otherwise be exposed to this is a good way to spend a day.

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Jon Stewart befuddled by JaVale McGee making turnaround jumper (video)

Tough season for Knicks

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Dwyane Wade, are you going to play another season? “I don’t know”

Is Wade willing to go through the hard work this off-season (and during the season) to get his body ready to play again?

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New arena plans in Seattle remain on schedule

The Seattle NHL group kicks off its season-ticket campaign on Thursday.

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LeBron James: “The NCAA is corrupt, we know that”

The self-serving, laughable facade of the NCAA’s amateurism is crumbling. The FBI investigation (which included a raid on the office of prominent agent Andy Miller) has exposed what everyone in the game already knew — money has been changing hands to line the pockets players/families/influencers for a long time. Coaches are in on it, agents are in

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Where does the Rangers’ rebuild go from here?

They significantly overhauled their roster. Now what?

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Florida school shooting victim buried in Dwyane Wade jersey

Heat star: 'You just try to hope that the time where he was alive, that you were able to bring some form of joy to his life'

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Paul George: Thunder’s big three officiated differently

Do George, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony deserve to draw more fouls?

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Lonzo Ball loses shooting contest to shoeless Bow Wow (video)

Tough shooting year for Lakers rookie

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Trader Jim: Penguins’ GM smashed the reset button on team’s offseason

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is nothing if not aggressive. Very aggressive. There has never been a trade he did not like. As we discovered this past week there has never been a trade that is too impossible to pull off. Since being hired by the team following the 2013-14 season, Rutherford has already

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Neymar has 'small chance' of facing Real

Despite suffering a sprained ankle and fractured metatarsal on Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery says there's a "small chance" the club's star player Neymar will be fit to face Real Madrid on March 6.

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Four billboards say Serena is the 'greatest momma of all time'

Returning to work after giving birth isn't an east feat, particularly if you're a grand slam tennis champion. But Serena Williams' husband had a plan, and it involved four billboards.

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LeBron on 76ers billboards: ‘It’s dope’

In other words: Hey, Cavaliers, don't take me for granted

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Injury updates: Bergeron out with foot injury, Murray out with concussion

Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference are dealing with significant injuries at the moment.

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Jakob Poeltl gets pushed by Blake Griffin then dunks on Andre Drummond (video)

Raptors beat Pistons

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Max Pacioretty opens up about ’emotional’ last few days

"I don’t know what else you guys want me to say other than I’m ready to go home and get a good night’s sleep."

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Patric Hornqvist avoids free agency, inks 5-year extension with Penguins

The forward will get $26.5 million over the next five years.

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Cavaliers ban fan who shouted racial taunts at Patty Mills at least one year

Cleveland fan called Spurs guard 'Jamaican dog'

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NHL on NBCSN doubleheader: Blues vs. Wild; Kings vs. Golden Knights

Vegas blew a two-goal lead to Los Angeles last night.

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Mavericks snap 35-game losing streak by bottom-nine teams against rest of NBA

Tanking season

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PHT Morning Skate: Why Mike Green wasn’t traded; A deeper look at Triple Gold Club

Tuesday's collection of links.

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The Michelin star chef inspired by judo

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Chris Paul called out-of-bounds for high fiving James Harden’s mom

You can't high-five someone standing out of bounds.

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Three Things to Know: Anthony Davis is playing like an MVP of late

Also, Rockets keep rolling and Kawhi Leonard is coming back.

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Washington to host historic rugby match in June

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Flyers top Canadiens, move into first place in Metropolitan

Sean Couturier and Petr Mrazek push them to the top spot for now.

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Nets’ Jarrett Allen destroys Lauri Markkanen with poster dunk (VIDEO)

This adds to a rough February for Markkanen.

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Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife pleads not guilty in his death

New evidence led to charges against her in a seven-year-old case.

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Matt Calvert ejected for butt-ending Alex Ovechkin

Ovechkin and Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella also had some words for one another.

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Three billboards outside Cleveland urge LeBron to choose Philadelphia this summer

Would LeBron complete "the process?"

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WATCH LIVE: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Habs host the Flyers at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Cavaliers investigating racial taunts of Spurs’ Patty Mills

Cleveland fan seemed to call Australian Mills 'Jamaican dog'

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PHT Power Rankings: Trade deadline winners and losers edition

Which teams did the best at the 2018 NHL trade deadline? Which teams did the worst? Which teams did nothing? We look at all of them. We rank all of them.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard to work out again with Spurs this week, hoping for March return

If he's back and healthy, good chance the Spurs offer him a "designated veteran" extension this summer, and he signs it.

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No ‘significant hockey deal’ keeps Erik Karlsson a Senator

"We did not actively shop Erik Karlsson. We did not."

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Trade-happy Devils get Maroon from Oilers

Adding a big scorer after stocking up on speed with Michael Grabner.

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Report: Ersan Ilyasova to sign with 76ers

Power forward reached buyout with 76ers

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Report: NBA won’t punish Zaza Pachulia for fall onto Russell Westbrook

Thunder star called Pachulia dirty

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Lightning make massive trade for Rangers’ McDonagh, not Karlsson

J.T. Miller, Vladislav Namestnikov, picks, and prospects in a jaw-dropper.

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Golden Knights trade a ton to Red Wings for Tomas Tatar

Detroit rebuilds with a first, second, and third-rounder for Tatar. Wow.

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NBA executives: Top draft prospect Michael Porter Jr. should play again this season

Missouri freshman suffered major back injury in November

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Is Jimmy Butler risking long-term health to rush back to Timberwolves?

Minnesota star underwent knee surgery

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Sharks trade for Evander Kane; Extend or rent?

Will this be a rental or will his future be in San Jose?

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Waivers: Oduya to Flyers; No one claims Burrows

Also: Chris Stewart adds beef to the Calgary Flames.

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Pistons’ Stan Van Gundy on one-and-done rule: ‘A lot of it was racist’

Van Gundy calls NCAA 'one of the worst organizations — maybe the worst organization — in sports'

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Winnipeg Jets fill need with Paul Stastny acquisition from Blues

Stastny is set to become a UFA this summer.

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Trade: Predators pay big price for Blackhawks’ Hartman

A hearty price for Hartman.

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Cleveland fan seemingly calls Spurs’ Patty Mills ‘Jamaican dog’ (video)

Mills responds to 'racial slur'

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Tongan marches shirtless again at closing ceremony

Pita Taufatofua knows what the people want, and he's not afraid to give it to them.

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Predators make Mike Fisher signing official, bolster center depth

Fisher adds to the depth up front for the Predators.

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DeMar DeRozan explains depression tweet

Raptors star: 'It’s one of them things that no matter how indestructible we look like we are, we’re all human at the end of the day'

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Pep vows to keep wearing Catalan yellow ribbon

One of the world's leading football coaches says he will continue to wear a yellow ribbon in support of imprisoned Catalan politicians because he is "a human being before a manager."

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NHL on NBCSN: Flyers looking to make first-place jump vs. Canadiens

The Flyers could end the night in first place in the Metropolitan Division.c

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Trade: Columbus adds blue line depth, acquires Ian Cole

Columbus adds depth; Ottawa adds a pick, prospect.

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The heavyweight fight with two losers

It was a podium without a gold medalist and a competition without a winner.

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Russell Westbrook gets off bench, lightly pushes taunting Nick Young (video)

Did Thunder star cross a line?

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Did Liz Swaney 'game the system' or is she a true Olympian?

One of the most talked about moments of the Winter Olympics was Elizabeth Swaney swooping steadily side to side on the halfpipe, achieving minimal air lifts and attempting no tricks whatsoever.

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Gregg Popovich strongly supports LeBron’s courage to speak out

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich hopes LeBron James never stops speaking up.

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Three Things to Know: So, about that new-look Cavaliers juggernaut…

Also, RIP Dan Fegan.

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PHT Morning Skate: Was Rick Nash worth the price of admission?

Monday's collection of links.

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Justin Thomas ejects heckler, wins in Palm Beach

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The top 11 moments from PyeongChang 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games mixed sport and politics in equal measure.

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LeBron James criticizes officials: “I’m getting hit, slapped and grabbed” (VIDEO)

Things were supposed to get better between players and refs after the All-Star break. It's looking shaky.

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Sharks reportedly making ‘serious push’ for Erik Karlsson

Can San Jose make it work?

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Kovalchuk reiterates desire to return to NHL next season

He will become a UFA on July 1st.

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Report: Dan Fegan, former agent for John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins, dies in car crash

Early on Sunday morning Fegan's car collided with a bus, killing him and injuring his 5-year-old son and 29-year-old passenger.

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Gregg Popovich on Fox News pundit attacking LeBron James: “Unbelievable”

Pop called LeBron a superhero for young fans, applauding him for being a role model despite political pundits coming at the Cavaliers star.

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey team wins state championship

Stoneman Douglas now qualifies for the high school hockey national championship tournament in March.

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Datsyuk: Olympic gold medal means more than Stanley Cup

“When you play for your country and I win this medal, this special time, it’s more important."

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Jimmy Butler has surgery on right meniscus, no timetable for return

Minnesota has the 15th most difficult SOS ahead of them. Can they hang on if Butler can return for the postseason?

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Rinne, Predators hand Blues their sixth straight loss in 4-0 win

Preds handle the Blues in Central Division showdown.

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Isaiah Thomas on Cavaliers trade to Lakers: “They were in panic mode”

Thomas also said he harbors no ill feelings toward the Cavaliers. We'll see if that's the case on March 11.

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Brian Gionta goes from captaining U.S. Olympic team to Boston Bruins

The 39-year-old went unsigned after last season.

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Trade: Blue Jackets welcome back a familiar face in Mark Letestu in three-way deal

Blue Jackets add depth, Preds add pick. Oilers do a thing.

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Trade: Maple Leafs add depth, acquire veteran center Tomas Plekanec

Maple Leafs add depth.

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Coach Tyronn Lue says not to expect LeBron James to have “rest” games

"I told you I want to play every game." —LeBron James

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WATCH LIVE: St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville Predators

The Blues visit the Predators at 12 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Rick Nash addition shows Bruins loading up for Stanley Cup run

The Bruins get even stronger.

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Thrilling final may have redeemed dull Olympic tournament

IIHF president Rene Fasel said Saturday the NHL should start thinking about 2022 now.

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Games end with spectacular closing ceremony

The PyeongChang Olympics have ended with a spectacular closing ceremony that once again saw athletes from North and South Korea marching together.

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Watch Kyrie Irving drop 31 on Knicks in Celtics’ win

Kyrie Irving had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists on the night.

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Damian Lillard scores 40, hits game-winner to beat Suns (VIDEO)

Portland has won three straight and five of six. Phoenix has lost nine in a row.

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Russians win hockey gold with 4-3 OT win over Germany

Kirill Kaprizov's power-play goal capped a classic final.

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Russians win men's ice hockey gold -- then sing anthem

There was controversy after the Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR) team beat Germany to win men's ice hockey gold Sunday and then sang the Russian national anthem while the Olympic song was being played at the medal ceremony

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Best photos from day 16 at PyeongChang 2018

See photos from the Winter Olympics as they draw to a close in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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'Iron Lady' sends Norway top of final medal tally

The incomparable Marit Bjoergen wrote another page Sunday in her remarkable Winter Olympic story, winning the final gold medal of the 2018 PyeongChang Games in the women's cross-country 30-kilometer mass start.

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Russian athletes banned from marching behind flag

Russian athletes will not be allowed to march behind their national flag at the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Games after two tested positive for doping.

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The Buzzer: Gold for Russia (OAR), goalie interference fun

Running down a busy Saturday in the NHL and beyond.

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Winter Olympics day 16: Results and live updates

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Russell Westbrook, Paul George call out Zaza Pachulia for “dirty” fall on Westbrook

Even Kyrie Irving chimed in calling out Pachulia.

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Bruins go from Nash trade rumors to loss, Bergeron injury

Tough night for a Bruins team largely on the rise.

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Steve Kerr “disappointed” in alma mater Arizona; wants to see NCAA follow new model

Kerr said elite players should be able to get sponsorships that do not kill their eligibility.

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Panthers boost playoff hopes, end Penguins’ streak

Maybe we should chalk it up to "Dadonov Strength."

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Devils retire Patrik Elias’ jersey

Honoring their all-time leading scorer's number 26.

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Stamkos, Hedman fight for Lightning during same period

OK, maybe they're more like quasi-fights, but the Bolts are feisty tonight.

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Joel Embiid has 28 points, 14 rebounds leads Sixers to Seventh straight win

The Philadelphia 76ers extended their season-high win streak to seven with a 116-105 victory over the Orlando Magic.

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Flyers defensemen coming up big; Nolan Patrick on the rise

Some great work from Ivan Provorov and Shayne Gostisbehere.

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Report: Jimmy Butler telling people he will be back for playoffs

It depends on what kind of surgery he needs, and the type of injury.

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Jimmy Butler has meniscus injury, not ACL. Will miss time, return TBD.

There is no timeline for his return, he could be back for the playoffs. Or not.

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Olympic hockey medal-round shootouts aren’t going anywhere

IIHF president Rene Fasel said continuous sudden-death overtime is not possible in a tournament.

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Six Nations: Huge shock as Scotland beats England

An inspired Scotland hustled and harried two-time reigning Six Nations champion England to pull off a shock 25-13 victory at Murrayfield Saturday.

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Steve Ballmer: “Difficult” Blake Griffin trade moves Clippers toward modern NBA

"We have to add some pieces obviously, but I think we're building for what I think is the modern NBA." —Steve Ballmer

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Trade: Islanders get Brandon Davidson from Oilers

The New York Islanders need somebody that can defend.

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Lonzo Ball rusty in return, likes playing with Isaiah Thomas

Ball had nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists in 17 minutes.

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Trade deadline status update: Plekanec, Oduya scratched; Karlsson plays

Be sure to visit NBCOlympics.com and NBC Olympic Talk for full hockey coverage from PyeongChang. With the NHL trade deadline now just days away teams are starting to make lineup decisions that will keep potential targets off the ice to protect them from injury. Let’s just take a minute to take a quick trip through the NHL and check

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Nikola Jokic’s third straight triple-double leads Nuggets over Spurs, 122-119

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists before fouling out.

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Canada wins ice hockey bronze against Czech Republic

They were expected to win the gold, but Canada's men's hockey team will leave the Winter Games with a bronze medal.

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U.S. veterans can enjoy hockey gold before deciding futures

Winning the first shootout in an Olympic women's final 3-2 Thursday to snap Canada's golden run is only the latest accomplishment in an amazing year for the team.

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Mikaela Shiffrin: five medals at same Olympics may be unachievable

American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin says her dream of winning five gold medals in the same Winter Olympics may be impossible to achieve.

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Mavericks don’t use scandals as excuse for poor play vs. Lakers

“Once you’re out there, you don’t necessarily really think about what is going on off the floor." —Dirk Nowitzki

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Canada takes Olympic bronze after beating Czech Republic 6-4

The Canadians made sure they aren't going home from the Olympics empty-handed

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Pro Hockey Talk 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

Your one-stop shop for NHL trade information.

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Russians to face surprising Germany in Olympic hockey final

Russia last reached the Olympic final in 1998 when it lost to the Czech Republic and hasn't won gold since 1992.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 26, Bucks beat Raptors 122-119 in OT

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks felt extra good about getting a rare win against the Toronto Raptors.

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US 'Rejects' shock Sweden to win historic curling gold

The US men's curling team, once known as "The Rejects," pulled off one the great upsets of the PyeongChang Olympics by beating favorites Sweden 10-7 to clinch an historic gold medal.

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Best photos from day 15 at PyeongChang 2018.

See photos from the Winter Olympics taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Ledecka makes history with double gold in skiing and snowboarding

It was another historic day for Ester Ledecka, the surprise star of PyeongChang 2018.

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Winter Olympics day 15: Results and live updates

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The secret behind Norway's Winter Olympic success

It's a nation made up of only 5.2 million people, but as far as the Winter Olympics goes Norway is on top of the world.

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Jimmy Butler leaves game with apparently serious right knee injury

Walking off the court he reportedly said: "it's torn."

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Jimmy Butler to Lou Williams on All-Star snub: put up $100K for 1-on-1 game

"All this talk, put $100,000 up and I'll show you why and where I'm at." —Jimmy Butler

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Kevin Durant no fan of one-and-done, says he would have come straight to NBA

Would Durant have gone straight to the NBA? "Yeah, probably. I needed the money."

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Report: Hawks near buyout with Ersan Ilyasova; Bucks, Raptors interested

A lot of guys could use a guy who can space the floor as a 610" shooter.

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Report: Warriors, Timberwolves, Thunder interested in Joakim Noah if he is bought out by Knicks

The Knicks would love Noah to think there are good landing spots for him if he agrees to a buyout.

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Lonzo Ball on college basketball: ‘Everybody knows everybody’s getting paid. Might as well make it legal’

Ball says he didn't take money at UCLA

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Trade: Penguins reportedly land Derick Brassard

Going big for the threepeat, sending assets including a first-rounder to Ottawa.

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Michele Roberts: Cap smoothing was ‘disgraceful request’ by NBA

Players-union head says she has no regrets about rejecting proposal

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Paul George says he wants to sign with team for long haul

Which team? Thunder? Lakers?

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Trades fantasy hockey owners should root for

Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty could flourish in new settings.

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Clippers executive Jerry West raves about Warriors’ Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green

Tampering?

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Canadian defenseman sorry for removing medal during ceremony

''Please understand this was a moment in time that I truly wish I could take back."

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Josh Bailey uses career season to cash in with $30 million extension

The Islanders forward gets a six-year extension.

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Germany stuns Canada in ice hockey

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C.J. McCollum on how Portland’s defense, and his, became respectable

Portland’s much-maligned defense has been one of quieter turn-around stories of this NBA season. 

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NHL Trade Deadline: Overrated players, Erik Karlsson’s future (PHT Roundtable)

The PHT staff discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

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Kenya's only ice hockey team aims for Beijing 2022

At the Gangneung Olympic Park, five men are the focus of attention.

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Stephen Curry, Danilo Gallinari trade halfcourt buzzer-beaters (video)

Warriors beat Clippers

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Rangers react to management ‘throwing in the towel’

It hasn't been easy for the players in that locker room.

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Woe, Canada: Germany ousts Canada 4-3

The Germans go for gold Sunday against O.A.R.

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Report: Markelle Fultz, Kyle Kuzma among NBA players who received agency money while in school

Good for them

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PHT Morning Skate: OAR will play for gold; What can Blues give in trade?

Friday's collection of links.

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How venture capitalist helped fund Tongan's Olympic dream

Being an Olympian doesn't come cheap.

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Big nights for Ben Simmons (32 points), Joel Embiid good sign for Sixers

Simmons had a career-high in points and almost a triple-double.

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Three Things to Know: Russell Westbrook was clutch; Curry was vintage Curry

Also, the Wizards hand the new-look Cavaliers their first loss.

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Behold the race car of the future

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Police officer dies after violent clashes before soccer game

A police officer has died as rival fans violently clashed before a European soccer game between Spanish club Athletic Bilbao and Russian team Spartak Moscow.

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What's behind Norway and Sweden's cross-country skiing cold war?

Sport is built on great rivalries and perhaps greatness cannot truly be achieved without the presence of a nemesis.

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What inspires PyeongChang's Winter Olympians?

Canada's ice hockey player, Wojtek Wolski, and India's only competitor in luge, Shiva Keshavan, tell CNN Sport who their Olympic inspirations were.

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Best photos from day 14 at PyeongChang 2018

See photos from the Winter Olympics taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea

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Winter Olympics day 14: Results and live updates

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Larry Nance Jr. to wear father’s retired No. 22 Cavaliers jersey

It's nice to see a team not be so stiff about something this cool.

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Panthers’ Luongo gives emotional speech about Florida school shooting

"No child should have to go through that."

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Report: NBA setting up confidential hotline for team employees to report workplace issues

It's a good first step.

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Already? Giannis Antetokounmpo says Joel Embiid tried to recruit him to Sixers

Nothing to see here, move along.

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Rumor: Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert might not offer LeBron James no-trade clause in next contract

Not everything fixed in Cleveland

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Canada, Russians get dream draw to reach gold-medal game

The two traditional hockey powerhouses have been clinical but not perfect in getting to this point.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo: I could never see myself playing for Los Angeles

Joel Embiid also trying to recruit Bucks star to 76ers

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U.S.-Canada women’s hockey classic makes us forget NHL

This was a victory for all of hockey.

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PBT Podcast: What to watch during stretch run of season

Are the Cleveland Cavaliers for real? Is James Harden going to win MVP?

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Trade: Bruins send Frank Vatrano to Panthers

It could be a nice low-risk move for the Panthers.

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Suns, Hawks say they won’t change strategy to tank

Race to the bottom heating up

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Senators seem to be in no-win situation with Erik Karlsson

Do they trade him now? Do they keep him and hope he re-signs? Do they wait to trade him? All of these options seem bad.

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Report: Kyrie Irving requested trade after ‘sloppy’ discussion by Cavaliers’ front office

How serious was Cleveland about trading Irving in June?

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Canadiens’ Shea Weber to undergo foot surgery, miss rest of season

Weber last played on Dec. 16.

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Report: NBA considering play-in tournament for playoffs

Final two seeds in each conference would be up for grabs

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Panthers to honor, support victims of Florida school shooting

Panthers return home for first game since last week's tragic school shooting.

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Anthony Davis on Kevin Garnett saying he regrets not leaving Timberwolves sooner: ‘It makes you think’

Pelicans star keeps dropping hints

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US men shock Canada in curling, reach gold medal game

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Kings aim to bring NBA All-Star game to Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings are looking to bring the NBA All-Star game to California's capital city for the first time ever.

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Dirk Nowitzki on Mavericks sexual harassment allegations: “It’s very disappointing. It’s heartbreaking.”

Dirk Nowitzki is the face of the Dallas Mavericks franchise, the best player in Dallas history, the future Hall of Famer who led them to a title. Nowitzki was not named in the bombshell story detailing sexual harassment in the Mavericks’ workplace, nor were any of the players, coaching staff, or basketball operations people. It was

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PHT Morning Skate: 20 years in the making, American women finally golden

Thursday's collection of links.

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LeBron James on 1-16 playoff seeding: ‘Let’s not get too crazy’

What does opposition mean about LeBron's future with Cavaliers?

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The heavyweight with the toughest task in sport

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What it's like as your country's only Olympic competitor

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Best photos from day 13 at PyeongChang 2018.

See photos from the Winter Olympics taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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US women beat Canada to take ice hockey gold

After an absolute nail-biter of a match, which went to overtime and then a penalty shootout, the US has finally broken Canada's stranglehold on women's Olympic hockey.

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Russian curlers hand back Olympic medals amid doping probe

Two Russian curlers have given back their Winter Olympic bronze medals after one of them, Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, tested positive for the banned substance meldonium.

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Shiffrin, Vonn miss out on gold in the Olympics alpine combined

Mikaela Shiffrin had to settle for silver in the alpine combined, while fellow American Lindsey Vonn failed to finish a race won by Switzerland's Michelle Gisin.

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Report: Seattle hosting Kings-Warriors preseason game

Kevin Durant back in Seattle against team that almost moved there

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Report: Kawhi Leonard cleared medically, seeking second opinion

'Palpable stress' reportedly around the Spurs

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Trade: Kings get Rieder, Wedgewood from Coyotes for Kuemper

The Kings add some speed. The Coyotes get some future goaltending insurance.

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Report: Dennis Smith Jr. planned to have J. Cole dunk in dunk-contest routine

This would have been something

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U.S. women back looking for Olympic gold vs. archrival Canada

The U.S. and Canada meet for gold Wednesday, 11:10 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he’d be surprised if Kawhi Leonard returns this season

Darn

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Mark Cuban’s fine third-largest known fine in NBA history

Mavericks aren't out of league's crosshairs, either

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Olympic sensation Tolvanen may make Predators even deeper

Although some wonder if he might be part of a Rick Nash trade ...

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Mark Cuban fined $600,000 for telling team “losing is our best option”

Cuban's not wrong, it's just a matter of perception for the league.

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Amid Karlsson trade rumors, Ryan to return for Sens

Curious timing, you might say ...

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Mark Cuban accepts blame for bringing back Mavs.com writer after domestic abuse

Cuban is owning his mistakes — and he has made plenty.

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Report: Suns, Mavericks, Pacers may go after Aaron Gordon this summer

Gordon is having the best season of his career.

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Highest-paid rookie in NBA history, Bogdan Bogdanovic proving himself with Kings

Does Sacramento have a building block in Bogdanovic?

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Dion Phaneuf trade pays early dividends for Kings

He has been lucky, but hey, L.A. is not complaining.

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NBA Power Rankings: Looking ahead to the stretch run of season

Not much change in the rankings this week as teams only played a game, two max, due to the All-Star break. If the NBA season were a horse race, the horses would be entering the top of the stretch for the final run, so we’ll look ahead in these rankings to what the teams have

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Jarome Iginla skates with AHL Providence, still wants to play

"I'd still love to play."

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Jeff Hornacek on Joakim Noah: “We’ve moved on. He’s ready to move on”

The problem is the Knicks can't trade him.

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Norwegian skier wishes his mom saw him make history

Alpine ski racer Aksel Lund Svindal opens up about the death of his mum after becoming the oldest skier to win a downhill gold at the Olympics.

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Fight Video: Nicolas Deslauriers lands several good shots on Brandon Manning

The Habs forward signed a two-year extension on Monday.

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Trail Blazers hope for another post-All-Star break revival

The Trail Blazers have enjoyed post-All-Star break revivals the past two seasons.

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PHT Morning Skate: Vegas might have best line in hockey; 3 things NHL should take from Olympics

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Karl Malone pranks Anthony Davis in new Redbull video

Karl Malone still has a few moves left. Not so much on the court, but the Hall of Famer and one of the greatest power forwards ever was disguised as “Sam the Maintenance Man” where he would disrupt a video shoot by New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis (who thought he was making a basketball video for redbull.com).

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Kenworthy: How a kiss can be more rewarding than a medal

Gus Kenworthy made the headlines at PyeongChang 2018 not for a medal, or a nasty fall, but for a peck on the lips with his boyfriend -- and he couldn't be happier.

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Statement defending self by former Mavs employee makes things sound worse

In the argument that owner Mark Cuban must have known about the “Animal House” style sexual predatory environment on the business side of the Dallas Mavericks, a statement from a former Mavericks’ employee defending himself is now the best evidence. And it’s pretty damning. One of the people mentioned directly in the bombshell Sports Illustrated story

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Tiger Woods to bring the 'fire' at Ryder Cup

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Canadian skaters on their relationship: It's 'unique'

They won gold performing to the "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack and sent the internet into meltdown. This is the couple whose chemistry and passion people just can't stop talking about after their performance in the ice dance final at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

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The swim sensation chasing history

South African swimmer Chad Le Clos is out to make history.

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