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In Michigan, Harris doesn't get hoped-for firefighters endorsement amid shifting labor loyalties
Read full article: In Michigan, Harris doesn't get hoped-for firefighters endorsement amid shifting labor loyaltiesThe International Association of Firefighters has declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, meaning her trip to Michigan on Friday came without the national group's official backing.
Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBA
Read full article: Magic Johnson admires how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese deal with the hype while uplifting the WNBAMagic Johnson has been impressed by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese since he first saw them play in college.
Some of college basketball's great regular-season games have shaped the AP Top 25
Read full article: Some of college basketball's great regular-season games have shaped the AP Top 25Those last-second shots and breathtaking upsets that make the NCAA Tournament so great tend to get remembered the most by fans.
Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless Chicago
Read full article: Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless ChicagoWashington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson has chided his NFL team for showing no intensity or fire in a 40-20 loss to the previously winless Chicago Bears.
Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest him
Read full article: Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest himMagic Johnson’s love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team.
Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans
Read full article: Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fansThe new owners of the Washington Commanders are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the local community in the days leading up to the season opener.
NFL owners unanimously approve the $6.05B sale of the Commanders from Snyder to Harris group
Read full article: NFL owners unanimously approve the $6.05B sale of the Commanders from Snyder to Harris groupNFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.
Nuggets' Christian Braun seeking NBA title a year after winning NCAA championship
Read full article: Nuggets' Christian Braun seeking NBA title a year after winning NCAA championshipDenver rookie Christian Braun is in rarified air with the Nuggets two wins shy of winning the first NBA championship in franchise history.
Commanders' record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson
Read full article: Commanders' record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic JohnsonA group led by Josh Harris has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family.
What's next for sale of NFL's Washington Commanders?
Read full article: What's next for sale of NFL's Washington Commanders?Dan Snyder has an agreement in principle to sell the Washington Commanders to a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson for a North American professional sports record $6.05 billion.
AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL's Commanders
Read full article: AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL's CommandersTwo people with knowledge of the situation tell The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder.
New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'
Read full article: New this week: 'Your Place or Mine' and 'All That Breathes'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album from Paramore that shows off the band's funkier side, the Academy Award-nominated documentary “All That Breathes” about Indian brothers who heal birds of prey, and two rom-coms just in time for Valentine's Day — “Your Place or Mine” on Netflix and “Somebody I Used to Know” on Amazon Prime Video.
76ers recover in OT after blown lead to beat Lakers 133-122
Read full article: 76ers recover in OT after blown lead to beat Lakers 133-122Joel Embiid had 38 points and 12 rebounds, De’Anthony Melton scored a career-high 33 points off the bench and the Philadelphia 76ers recovered after blowing a nine-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-122 in overtime.
Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat Bucks
Read full article: Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat BucksAnthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.
New this week: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'
Read full article: New this week: 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Little Big Town and Marcus Mumford, “The Handmaid’s Tale” returns with high stakes for the future of Gilead, and twin brothers go to their mother’s house for a stay but find something is off about her in the film “Goodnight Mommy.”.
New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and Lovato
Read full article: New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and LovatoThis week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from Demi Lovato, a documentary about Princess Diana that uses only archival footage and the “Game of Thrones” prequel finally arrives on HBO.
Leonard Ignelzi, renowned AP photographer, dies at 74
Read full article: Leonard Ignelzi, renowned AP photographer, dies at 74Leonard Ignelzi, who produced breathtaking images of Hall of Fame careers, wildfires and major news events over 37 years as an Associated Press photographer in San Diego, has died.
The Latest: Curry, James lead Team LeBron to All-Star win
Read full article: The Latest: Curry, James lead Team LeBron to All-Star winSteph Curry nearly upstaged LeBron James’ homecoming weekend by scoring 50 points with a mind-boggling shooting display to lead Team LeBron to a 163-160- win over Team Durant in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.
Celebrating 75: Cleveland again welcomes back NBA's greats
Read full article: Celebrating 75: Cleveland again welcomes back NBA's greatsThe NBA is honoring its 75th anniversary team during the All-Star Game, but the league won’t be able to duplicate the magic from 25 years ago in its return to Cleveland.
Westbrook has 21 boards, 24 assists; Wizards blast Pacers
Read full article: Westbrook has 21 boards, 24 assists; Wizards blast PacersRussell Westbrook had the third game in NBA history with 20-plus rebounds and 20-plus assists, and the surging Washington Wizards moved closer to Indiana in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
Suns roll past LeBron-less Lakers for 111-94 win
Read full article: Suns roll past LeBron-less Lakers for 111-94 winLos Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris, left, drives on Phoenix Suns forward Abdel Nader (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)PHOENIX – Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton both had 26 points, Chris Paul had a triple-double with 11 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the LeBron-less Los Angeles Lakers 111-94 on Sunday night. Montrezl Harrell led the Lakers with 23 points off the bench on 10-of-13 shooting. The Lakers won the NBA championship last season in a COVID-19 delayed season that ended on Oct. 11. TIP-INSLakers: Without James, Los Angeles went with a starting lineup of Wesley Matthews, Kyle Kuzma, Markieff Morris, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Schroder.
Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic makes All-Star team
Read full article: Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic makes All-Star teamPhoenix’s Chris Paul is an All-Star for the 11th time, and Brooklyn’s James Harden is one for the ninth consecutive year. The rest of the reserves include Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons, Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Orlando’s Nikola Vucevic from the Eastern Conference, along with the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George, Utah teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, and Portland’s Damian Lillard from the Western Conference. Williamson is 20, and only Kobe Bryant, James and Magic Johnson were younger in their All-Star debuts. But this will be his first time in the All-Star Game itself. AdCOACHESUtah’s Quin Snyder will coach Team LeBron, and Philadelphia’s Doc Rivers will coach Team Durant.
Minority-owned companies waited months for loans, data shows
Read full article: Minority-owned companies waited months for loans, data showsCongress has approved a third, $284 billion round of PPP loans. The recent data from the SBA provided a more in-depth look at businesses that received loans than data released on July 6. The AP and other news organizations successfully sued under the Freedom of Information Act to make data on all PPP loans public, leading to the latest release. The SBA did not address the timing of loans to minority-owned businesses when asked for comment by the AP. MBE Capital, a lender focusing on minority-owned companies, received a commitment in mid-May from NBA Hall of Fame member Magic Johnson for funding for $100 million in PPP loans.
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports
Read full article: From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sportsNot long after came a seismic jolt, the helicopter crash of Kobe Bryant in the fog-shrouded California hills that reverberated across sports and across continents. Deep into the year, a bookend to Bryant, Diego Maradona died from a heart attack in Argentina weeks after brain surgery, the waves of grief rippling across soccer. The losses, of course, came against a backdrop of a pandemic, its number of fatalities rolled out daily on TV screens. Niekro won 318 games and pitched until he was 48, his knuckleball dancing and mystifying batters across the decades. Kurt Thomas in 1978 became the first U.S. male gymnast to win a world title but lost an Olympic shot in 1980 because of the boycott.
Magic beat Wizards130-120 despite Westbrook’s historic night
Read full article: Magic beat Wizards130-120 despite Westbrook’s historic nightOrlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) shoots as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) watches during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Washington. (Geoff Burke/Pool Photo via AP)WASHINGTON – The Orlando Magic beat Washington 130-120 on Saturday night, overcoming another triple-double by Russell Westbrook in his home debut for the Wizards. Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Markelle Fultz added 21 points to help the Magic win its second straight to start the season. “I just hate losing.”Despite the triple-double from Westbrook and big night from Beal – who had 11 points in the fourth – the Magic were in control for most of the game. UP NEXTThe Magic and Wizards will complete their back-to-back in Washington on Sunday.
Magic beat Wizards 130-120 despite Westbrook’s historic night
Read full article: Magic beat Wizards 130-120 despite Westbrook’s historic nightOrlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) and forward Deni Avdija (9) defend in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Washington. (Geoff Burke/Pool Photo via AP)WASHINGTON – The Orlando Magic beat Washington 130-120 on Saturday night, overcoming another triple-double by Russell Westbrook in his home debut for the Wizards. Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Markelle Fultz added 21 points to help the Magic win its second straight to start the season. ... Two-way rookie guard Cassius Winston (hamstring strain) was inactive but has returned to practice…UP NEXTThe Magic and Wizards will complete their back-to-back in Washington on Sunday. It is the only meeting between the two Southeast division foes in the first half of the NBA schedule release.
Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65
Read full article: Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)EVANSTON, Ill. – Boo Buie scored a career-high 30 points and Northwestern beat Michigan State for the first time in almost a decade, topping the No. Northwestern (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) stopped a 12-game slide in the series with its first victory over Michigan State since Jan. 14, 2012. 4 Michigan State on Jan. 27, 1979. Aaron Henry scored 11 points for Michigan State (6-1, 0-1), and Malik Hall finished with 10 points and nine boards. Michigan State looked rusty early on and a fired-up Northwestern team took advantage.
Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers
Read full article: Agent: LeBron inks 2-year, $85 million extension with LakersLOS ANGELES – LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million contract extension through the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis and James teamed up last season and won the Lakers' 17th championship in the bubble in central Florida. Instead, James has committed to play through his 20th NBA season with the Lakers, where he moved in 2018 after title-winning tenures in Cleveland and Miami. Los Angeles famously gave a two-year, $48.5 million extension to Bryant when he was 35 years old in November 2013. For instance, Davis could structure his deal to allow Los Angeles to pursue a third superstar in free agency next summer.
Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B
Read full article: Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6BFILE - In this Oct. 20, 1988, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser holds his World Series Most Valuable Player trophy following the Dodgers' decisive 5-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Ca. Since Hershiser struck out Oaklands Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in the postseason in pursuit of their next title. The rookie right-hander hopes to keep the World Series from reaching a Game 7 for the fourth time in five years. The Rays and Cash have impressed Roberts with their relentlessness, evidenced by their ninth-inning rally to win Game 4. Hershiser, the 1988 World Series MVP, says each time the postseason is lengthened it adds another level of uncertainty to the competition.
Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination
Read full article: Heat force Game 6, top Lakers to stave off elimination“That’s Jimmy Butler," Heat center Bam Adebayo said. Butler got fouled with 46.7 seconds left, then slumped over the baseline video boards, clearly exhausted. He made both foul shots for a one-point lead; Davis’ putback with 21.8 seconds left got the Lakers back on top. Butler drove the lane, drew contact and made both with 16.8 seconds left for a 109-108 lead. Lakers: James and Davis were a combined 24 for 36.
Comforts of NBA bubble not lost on Lakers' Danny Green
Read full article: Comforts of NBA bubble not lost on Lakers' Danny GreenThat’s just fine with Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green. Sunday would be his 257th career postseason appearance, two shy of matching Derek Fisher for the most in NBA history. He entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals seven free-throw attempts shy of matching Shaquille O’Neal (2,317) for another postseason record. It’s the 20th NBA Finals game for Foster, the 10th for Brothers and the first for Fraher. It’ll be the eighth finals game for Zarba, the fifth for Goble and the first for Brown.
Halfway home: Lakers top Heat 124-114 for 2-0 Finals lead
Read full article: Halfway home: Lakers top Heat 124-114 for 2-0 Finals leadThe NBA Finals are halfway to a coronation. And the last time the Lakers’ franchise has wasted a 2-0 lead was in the 1969 finals against Boston. The Heat have rallied from a 2-0 series hole only once in eight previous tries, that one being the 2006 NBA Finals. ... James, in his 10th NBA Finals, has a 2-0 lead in the title series for the first time. YOUNGEST STARTERHerro, at 20 years, 256 days, became the youngest player to start an NBA Finals game.
Del Harris receives 2020's Chuck Daly achievement award
Read full article: Del Harris receives 2020's Chuck Daly achievement awardHarris was revealed Friday as this year’s winner of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, as presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association. Harris coached in the NBA for 32 seasons, 14 of them as a head coach with Houston, Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Lakers. “I get introduced as Kobe’s first coach, Magic’s last coach and in the movie Space Jam,” Harris said. ON OLYMPICSSilver, in the same NBA TV interview, also addressed how the planned Tokyo Olympics next summer could affect next season's NBA calendar. GAME 2 REFSThe NBA selected James Capers as crew chief for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night.
He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals
Read full article: He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA FinalsTyler Herro — still just 20 years old — scored a Heat rookie-record 37 points, Jimmy Butler had 24 and Miami beat the Boston Celtics 112-109 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. They erased a double-digit deficit to take a one-point lead in the fourth — then saw the Heat run away again. The other: Magic Johnson, who had 42 in Game 6 of the 1980 NBA Finals for the Los Angeles Lakers. And the Heat rookie playoff record was 27 by Dwyane Wade in 2004; it now belongs to Herro, who scored 17 points in the fourth alone. The biggest Heat lead in the first three games had been eight points.
AP source: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
Read full article: AP source: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP awardMilwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shouts from the bench in the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Miami Heat Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award
Read full article: Historic year: Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP awardHe got the Defensive Player of the Year award earlier in these NBA playoffs. Jordan won both the MVP and Defensive Player in 1987-88 and Olajuwon won both in 1993-94. Antetokounmpo came close to joining the club last season by winning MVP and finishing second in the Defensive Player balloting. James won MVP and was second in Defensive Player voting in 2008-09 and 2012-13, and Shaquille O’Neal did so in 1999-2000. “I'm happy for this, I'm happy for this award," Antetokounmpo said.