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By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Patty Mills came off the bench to score 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Golden State 127-110 on Friday night, hours after the Warriors learned they will be without injured star Stephen Curry for at least three months. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) drivesContinue reading “NBA: Patty Mills drops 31 to lead Spurs past Curry-less Warriors”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Even though James Harden’s jumpers weren’t falling, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson wanted to make sure his players kept defending them. Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) is defended by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 1, 2019,Continue reading “NBA: Taurean Prince leads Nets to slow down James Harden, Rockets”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — LeBron James faced the crowd and sidestepped his way up the floor after a punctuating 3-pointer in overtime made possible by Danny Green’s buzzer-beating 3 in regulation. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (77) and Kristaps Porzingis (6) defendContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Luka Doncic match triple-doubles as Lakers beat Mavs in OT”

By the Associated Press DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has been fined 1,000 euros ($1,120) for assaulting a man in a pub. UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrives at the District Court where he will appear on an assault charge after allegedly punching a man at a pub, in Dublin, Ireland, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Brian LawlessContinue reading “Conor McGregor fined in Ireland for assault”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump will welcome the come-from-behind Washington Nationals who will celebrate their World Series victory Monday on the South Lawn of the White House. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, third from left, arrive for Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Houston AstrosContinue reading “MLB: Donald Trump to host World Series champion Nationals at White House”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Carlos Beltrán, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway. In this Friday, May 23, 2008 file photo, New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran waits to bat before facing the Colorado RockiesContinue reading “MLB: Mets hire Carlos Beltrán as manager”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON— The Washington Nationals are getting a hero’s welcome home from a city that had been thirsting for a World Series championship for nearly a century. Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, waves a flag and Ryan Zimmerman, right, hoists the World Series trophy as the baseball team arrives at DullesContinue reading “World Series champs Washington Nationals get their parade”

By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China— Karolina Pliskova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the third straight year, beating Simona Halep 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 Friday shortly after defending champion Elina Svitolina completed a near-perfect group stage. Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic hits a backhand shot against Simona Halep of Romania inContinue reading “Karolina Pliskova advances, Elina Svitolina wins again at WTA Finals”

By the Associated Press PARIS — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Rafael Nadal remain on course to face off in the Paris Masters finals, the 55th match in their intense rivalry, after winning their quarterfinals in straight sets on Friday. Rafael Nadal, right, of Spain poses with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning theContinue reading “Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal on course to meet in Paris Masters finals”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry will miss at least three months for the ailing Warriors because of a broken left hand that required surgery, the toughest blow yet early in an already difficult season for struggling Golden State following five straight trips to the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry,Continue reading “NBA: Stephen Curry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 months”