Basketball

Randle has been a handful for the Lakers in the playoffs as the Wolves relish his physical presence

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle dropped in another timely basket in the second half and turned toward the sideline as he shuffled back on defense, beating his chest with both fists to further boost the decibel level at Target Center that was roaring

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Stan Love, brother of Beach Boys' Mike Love and father of Heat's Kevin Love, dies at 76

MIAMI (AP) — Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76. Kevin Love announced his father's death in an Instagram post Sunday night.

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Stephen Curry is voted the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry picked up another NBA award Monday, being voted the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year by his peers in the league.

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games to be shown on national TV

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV.

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Jimmer Fredette hired by USA Basketball as men's 3x3 managing director

Jimmer Fredette’s hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed last year by injury. He’ll try again to lead USA Basketball to a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Only this time, he won’t be playing.

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Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Indiana Pacers scored at will while the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't recover from the loss of one of their two superstar players. Now the Pacers are on the verge of ending the Bucks' season for a second straight year.

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Celtics look to secure series win over the Magic

Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.

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Mitchell and the Cavaliers look to clinch series against Miami

Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -8.

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Knicks aim to secure series victory over the Pistons

Detroit Pistons (44-38, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Knicks -5.5; over/under is 212.

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Nuggets, Clippers square off with series tied 2-2

Los Angeles Clippers (50-32, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (50-32, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -1.5; over/under is 208.

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