Not so crazy: Hovasse, Japan making women’s hoops history
SAITAMA, Japan — Tom Hovasse spoke of the unthinkable when he was hired as the head coach of Japan’s women’s basketball team.
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Australia’s hopes for Olympic gold vanish against the US
SAITAMA, Japan — Gregg Popovich wrapped his arms around Australia's Patty Mills when it was over, and even the coach of the U.S. team...
US routs Australia 97-78, to play for more basketball gold
SAITAMA, Japan — Kevin Durant and the Americans still have their grip on gold and it's going to take more than a few bad...
AP source: Wizards agree to 3-year deal with Dinwiddie
The Washington Wizards have agreed to a $62 million, three-year deal with guard Spencer Dinwiddie, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
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June Daugherty, former women’s basketball coach dies at 64
SPOKANE, Wash. — June Daugherty, the former Washington and Washington State women's basketball coach who led the Huskies to seven NCAA Tournaments, has died....
UCLA to host Villanova on Nov. 12 as part of home-and-home
LOS ANGELES — UCLA will host Villanova on Nov. 12 for the first time in 11 years.
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Jazz to acquire Eric Paschall from Warriors for draft pick
SAN FRANCISCO — The Utah Jazz have agreed to acquire power forward Eric Paschall from the Warriors, sending a protected future second-round draft pick...
Pacers sign 1st-round pick Duarte before summer league opens
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers signed first-round draft pick Chris Duarte on Monday, as they fine-tune their summer league roster.
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Pelicans add D’Antoni, Collins to coaching staff
NEW ORLEANS — Veteran former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni is joining the New Orleans Pelicans as a coaching adviser and Jarron Collins has been...
Twin towers in Philly; 76ers sign center Andre Drummond
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have signed nine-year veteran center Andre Drummond.
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