Basketball
Trump says Jerry West to get Medal of Freedom
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Saturday, 01 June 2019 23:22
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says that Jerry West, the pro basketball great, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom."The Great Jerry West will be receiving our Nation's highest civilian honor, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his outstanding career, both on and off the court," according to the Trump tweet Saturday night.West, a member of the Basketball Hall of…
For Kawhi, extra fun getting his shots in playoffs
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Saturday, 01 June 2019 14:58
TORONTO -- When Kawhi Leonard was growing up in Southern California, he dreamed -- like many others -- of having the ball in his hands with the outcome on the line in the biggest of games.And as Leonard has gone through this playoff run with the Toronto Raptors, leading them to the NBA Finals and to a 1-0 lead in…
Sources: Morant to undergo minor knee surgery
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Saturday, 01 June 2019 09:29
Murray State guard Ja Morant -- the projected No. 2 pick in this month's NBA draft -- will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Monday, league sources told ESPN.Morant is expected to be fully recovered in three to four weeks, sources said.The scope is designed to remove a loose body in his knee, sources said.Morant, 19, is…
Two big questions heading into Raptors-Warriors Game 2
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Saturday, 01 June 2019 14:06
The Toronto Raptors did exactly what they needed to do in their Game 1 win to open the NBA Finals. They played smart, physical basketball on both ends of the court and outperformed the Golden State Warriors in virtually every key phase.What about Game 1 is significant moving forward, and what adjustments are needed?Here are two key questions heading into…
NBA Finals ratings dip while Canada sets records
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Friday, 31 May 2019 16:32
TORONTO -- The NBA correctly anticipated that television ratings would dip for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, for two very important reasons.There's no LeBron James.And Canadian numbers don't count.ESPN said Friday that the Game 1 of the Toronto-Golden State series drew a 10.1 overnight rating, the lowest for Game 1 of a title series in a decade -- though…
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Friday, 31 May 2019 11:53
Durant to miss Game 2; Iguodala likely after MRI
Friday, 31 May 2019 13:26
Clippers fined $50K for Rivers' Kawhi comments
Friday, 31 May 2019 10:35
The Warriors struggled in Game 1 without the security of Kevin Durant
Tuesday, 28 May 2019 23:06
'We've got to take it ourselves': Nick Nurse's journey to the NBA Finals
Friday, 31 May 2019 00:37
Cousins relishes 'incredible feeling' in return
Friday, 31 May 2019 01:09
Strength in numbers: The Raptors beat the Warriors at their own game
Thursday, 30 May 2019 22:53
Silver thanked Jazz for handling fan situation
Thursday, 30 May 2019 23:37
Siakam stars for Raptors with all-around effort
Thursday, 30 May 2019 19:10
Drake wears Dell Curry Raptors jersey to Game 1
Thursday, 30 May 2019 14:43
Sources: D'Antoni ends Rockets contract talks
Thursday, 30 May 2019 10:46
Cousins to be active for Warriors in Game 1
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 05:39
Experts' picks: Who's giving the edge to the Raptors?
Thursday, 30 May 2019 05:30
Ranking the top 30 Warriors and Raptors in the NBA Finals
Thursday, 30 May 2019 07:52
Zion, projected No. 1 pick, signs with CAA Sports
Thursday, 30 May 2019 05:11
Green: My role 'completely changes' without KD
Thursday, 30 May 2019 05:19
The most important shots for the Finals' most important players
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 21:26
Report: Sons of LeBron, Wade teaming up in HS
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 15:33
Raptors' Lowry: Thumb, treatment affect passing
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 14:15
NBA spoke with Raptors about Drake during ECF
Wednesday, 29 May 2019 13:57