AP Sportlight
July 5
1919 — Suzanne Lenglen beats reigning champion Dorothea Lambert...
EXPLAINER: Why was Deandre Ayton’s dunk a legal NBA play?
When Phoenix's Deandre Ayton reached over the rim to dunk Jae Crowder's pass for what became the winning points of the Suns' 104-103 win...
NBA playoff notebook: Clippers leading the comeback craze
The postseason is now comeback season.
And the Los Angeles Clippers...
After exit, Lakers hope to run it back with healthier team
<p>LOS ANGELES — After two seasons that felt like one relentless grind interrupted only by a strange championship celebration, the Los Angeles Lakers simply...
Blazers face uncertain offseason after playoff elimination
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics...
Bucks’ Jrue Holiday wins Joe Dumars Trophy for sportsmanship
<p>NEW YORK — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has won the Joe Dumars Trophy as the NBA player who best represents the ideals of...
Wizards hire Evans, 1st woman to run an NBA team’s analytics
<p>WASHINGTON — Katherine Evans is joining the Washington Wizards as the first woman to head the research or analytics department of an NBA franchise.</p>
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The NBA awaits a new champion, and the path is wide open
<p>In this NBA, this much is already clear: There will be a new champion.</p>
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Marshall AD Mike Hamrick moving into new role at school
<p> HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down at the end of the month to take on a new role...
Embiid still uncertain to play for 76ers with knee injury
<p>PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid's status for Game 1 of Philadelphia's playoff series is still unknown because of a cartilage tear in his knee.</p>
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