Basketball
Heat's Leonard opts to stand for national anthem
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 20:26
Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard stood during the national anthem before Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets, saying afterward he can be both a patriot and a supporter of Black Lives Matter."I think I can be a beacon of light ... not only for my voice or platform and action, but in everything I'm doing," Leonard, who is white, told…
Thunder, Jazz pick up where they left off in March
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 20:26
Seconds before tipoff, as both the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder took their places at midcourt and waited for the ball to go up, there was a whistle, and a delay.Fitting.This time, though, it was just a small clock adjustment, and after it was quickly corrected, referee Scott Foster walked to the center circle and, almost five months late,…
Rivers passes Auerbach for 11th on NBA wins list
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 20:26
Half of Doc Rivers' LA Clippers polo shirt was soaked like he had just come off the Splash Mountain water ride at Walt Disney World.After passing Red Auerbach for 11th on the all-time wins list with a 126-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Rivers was doused with water by Clippers players and staff members in celebration of his 939th…
Oladipo ready to start in Pacers' first game back
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 15:54
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has finally arrived at a decision.After thoroughly examining his body through a host of practices plus three scrimmage games, the two-time All-Star will join the squad for the remainder of the NBA restart, according to Pacers coach Nate McMillan.Indiana will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in its first game back…
Heat's Butler swaps jersey for one with name
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Saturday, 01 August 2020 15:54
Miami Heat All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler had to change jerseys before the start of Saturday's seeding game against the Denver Nuggets because he originally came to the floor with a jersey that had no name on its back.An official blew a whistle, and Butler walked back to the Heat bench so he could switch into a jersey that had his…
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