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By Agence France-Presse Sacramento Kings center Dewayne Dedmon was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday after admitting in a newspaper interview that he wants to be traded to another club. In this file photo taken on October 03, 2019, Sacramento Kings player Dewayne Dedmon, right, tries to block Indiana Pacers player Myles Turner duringContinue reading “NBA: Kings center Dewayne Dedmon fined for saying he wants trade”

By Agence France-Presse New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German was suspended 81 games, half a season, by Major League Baseball on Thursday after being found to have violated the league’s domestic violence policy. In this file photo taken on September 05, 2019, Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees pitch sin the first inningContinue reading “MLB: Yankees pitcher Domingo German banned 81 games for domestic violence”

By Agence France-Presse Number one draft pick Zion Williamson could make his NBA debut soon after taking part in full practice with the New Orleans Pelicans for the first time since having knee surgery in October. Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans onContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson returns to practice”

LaMelo Ball (LaMelo Ball’s Instagram account) By the Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia — Top American NBA prospect LaMelo Ball says he will donate some of the salary he receives from the National Basketball League’s Illawarra Hawks to victims of the wildfires devastating eastern Australia. Ball, tipped to be chosen in the first round of theContinue reading “LaMelo Ball, other athletes, aid Australian wildfire victims”

By the Associated Press Dallas’ Luka Doncic received fan votes than any other player in the opening week of balloting for the NBA All-Star Game. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (AP Photo / Jeff Chiu) The NBA released the first voting totals on Thursday and Doncic has received 1,073,957 — 599 more than Milwaukee’s GiannisContinue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo early All-Star vote leaders”

By Waylon Galvez For two hours before the start of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel practice Thursday, Joe Devance took shots from around the shaded lane. Joe Devance of Ginebra San Miguel (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio, File) From pull-up jumpers to fade-aways and floaters, the veteran forward focused on getting his rhythm back after missingContinue reading “PBA: Joe Devance’s mission is to slow down Allen Durham”

By Jonas Terrado The upcoming PBA Governors’ Cup Finals will not only be an opportunity for Tim Cone to win an unprecedented 22nd championship but also tie a Barangay Ginebra San Miguel record currently held by the great Robert Jaworski. PBA legend Robert “Sonny” Jaworski (MB Photo /  Rio Leonelle Deluvio, File) Another victory overContinue reading “PBA: Robert ‘Big J’ Jaworski record within reach of Tim Cone”

By Agence France-Presse BRISBANE, Australia  – With wins over the big three of world tennis already under his belt in 2019, Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas said Thursday he believed he had the ammunition to take the world number one ranking. Stefanos Tsitsipas  (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) Tsitsipas became the youngest player to beatContinue reading “Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas ready for No. 1 spot”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Mitchell Robinson made all 11 shots and had 22 points, Julius Randle added 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s return to Madison Square Garden by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 117-93 on Wednesday night for their season-high third straight victory. NewContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Knicks beat Trail Blazers, spoil Carmelo Anthony’s return”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had his eighth triple-double of the season, Anthony Davis had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and the West-leading Los Angeles Lakers opened the new year with a 117-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) is defended by PhoenixContinue reading “NBA: West-leading Lakers beat Suns for 3rd straight win”