Basketball

Tony Brown, referee who worked NBA Finals, dies at 55

Tony Brown always embraced a challenge. He worked his way through Clark Atlanta University, when there was no scholarship available to him.

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Beal can expect warm welcome at Wizards' home opener

WASHINGTON (AP) — About a week before the season even started, the city council in Washington weighed in on Bradley Beal's return to the Wizards. It made Oct. 11 “Bradley Beal Day” as a way of honoring his contributions to the community.

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Williamson scores 25 in return, Pelicans beat Nets 130-108

NEW YORK (AP) — Zion Williamson returned from a one-year absence with 25 points and nine rebounds, powering the New Orleans Pelicans to a season-opening 130-108 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The No.

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New-look Jazz beat Nuggets 123-102 in season opener

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nobody is expecting much from the Utah Jazz. That’s just the way they want it. “We all have chips on our shoulders. Everyone here wants to show people that we’re a tough team,” Collin Sexton said.

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Suns rally from 22 points down to beat Mavericks 107-105

PHOENIX (AP) — Damion Lee understands the final possession etiqutte in an NBA game, so the Phoenix Suns new role player passed the ball to Devin Booker with about 15 seconds left, expecting the All-Star guard to take the final shot.

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Gobert thrives in T-wolves debut to lead 115-108 win vs. OKC

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rudy Gobert stood out on both ends of the floor — on a night when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed a big lift from their new big man.

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Grant rallies Blazers past Kings 113-108 in opener

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jerami Grant converted a three-point play with 50.4 seconds to play to give Portland the lead and the Trail Blazers spoiled Mike Brown's coaching debut in Sacramento with a 113-108 win over the Kings on Wednesday night.

Oct 19, 2022 11:20 PM Read more >

Hornets' Bouknight unconscious, had gun before DWI arrest

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Siakam has 23 points, 11 boards and Raptors open season with 108-105 win over Cavs

Toronto's all-star guard Fred VanVleet addressed delighted fans before tip-off at Wednesday's season opener, telling them: "Let's have some fun." The Raptors made sure they did.

Oct 19, 2022 10:05 PM Read more >

Morant's 34 points lead Grizzlies to OT win over Knicks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 34 points and nine assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New York Knicks 115-112 in overtime on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

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