Report: 76ers ownership was intent on drafting Jahlil Okafor over Kristaps Porzingis

Ownership reportedly concerned about fan reaction to another European project

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Report: Cavaliers hiring Mike Longabardi as assistant coach

Former Suns assistant likely focusing on defense under Tyronn Lue

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Jared Sullinger assists Isaiah Thomas from his back (video)

Celtics forward snags loose ball, makes heady play

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Capturing skiing's speedsters

The Kitzbühel downhill is not only the most dangerous ski race on the tour, it also produces the most spectacular photos. Christina Macfarlane went to see how it's done.











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Olympic body changes transgender guidelines

An International Olympic Committee medical hearing says transgender athletes should now compete at the Games without undergoing gender reassignment surgery.











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PBT Podcast: Twitter questions trade talk, starting in Clevleand

If you're one of those Cavaliers fans rooting for a Kevin Love trade, you're going to be disappointed.

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Report: Two new names join Colangelo, Ferry in front of Nets’ GM search

Some of the best GM prospects out there are not names known by hoops fans, but are people well respected inside NBA circles. It seems the Brooklyn Nets are considering some of those men — in addition to the already-known big names of Bryan Colangelo and Danny Ferry — in the search for their new […]

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