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US heavy favorite to win 7th straight gold in women’s hoops

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The United States won its sixth consecutive gold medal in women's basketball with arguably the best team ever assembled. The Americans...

Collier scores 27, Lynx beat Sparks 86-61

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LOS ANGELES — Napheesa Collier matched her career-high with 27 points and the Minnesota Lynx won their seventh straight with an 86-61 win over...

Analysis: The Suns now know that titles don’t come easily

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It’s not easy. It’s never been easy. It’s not supposed to be easy. ...

Suns’ Booker seeks to bounce back from Game 3 struggles

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MILWAUKEE — Devin Booker’s impressive postseason run has hit one of its first real speed bumps. ...

Bucks’ Portis adapts to role, makes sure he’s always ready

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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is relying on lessons he learned earlier in his career as he adapts to his inconsistent playoff...

Penny Hardaway sees Larry Brown helping make Memphis better

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Penny Hardaway has wanted Larry Brown to coach with him ever since he took over at his alma mater. Three years...

US overcomes rising French star to win U19 basketball title

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RIGA, Latvia — The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19...

Wilson leads Aces to 95-79 win over the Wings

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ARLINGTON, Texas — A'ja Wilson had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help Las Vegas beat Dallas 95-79 on Sunday in the...

Jones’ double-double leads Sun over Liberty 71-54

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NEW YORK — Jonquel Jones had 17 points, 17 rebounds and five assists as the Connecticut Sun routed the New York Liberty 71-54 on...

Suns forward Torrey Craig available to play in Game 3

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MILWAUKEE — Phoenix Suns reserve forward Torrey Craig was available to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night after injuring...