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AP Source: Suns, Teletovic reach 1-year, $5.5 million deal

The Phoenix Suns have reached a one-year, $5.5 million deal with forward Mirza Teletovic, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
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Matt Crafton earns 9th career NASCAR Truck Series win

Matt Crafton earned his ninth career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory Thursday at Kentucky Speedway in a race stopped early because of a wreck that damaged the catch fence.
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FILE – In this May 11, 2015, file photo, Dallas Mavericks basketball team owner Mark Cuban an...
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Matthews sticks with reeling Mavs after Jordan rejection

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave free agent guard Wesley Matthews an out after accepting the reality that DeAndre Jordan was spurning Dallas to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Lydia Ko, of New Zealand, putts on the 9th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Women’s ...
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Webb, Alex share early lead at rain-halted US Women’s Open

Atop the leaderboard, veteran Karrie Webb and second-year LPGA Tour player Marina Alex did their best to temper expectations at the U.S. Women's Open.
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FILE – In this May 10, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, second f...
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Jordan’s change of heart has some questioning moratorium

he violated a rule of the moratorium by talking about a player who wasn't under contract -- then wound up not getting the deal signed.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns’ Tyson Chandler, left, the newly signed free agent, laughs along with head coach...
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Suns sign Chandler to boost interior play, mentor others

Tyson Chandler is coming to Phoenix, aiming to toughen up the Suns' interior and be the experienced leader the young team sorely needs.
9 years ago
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AP sources: James, Cavaliers agree to 2-year contract

There was no need for a heartfelt letter this summer. LeBron James isn't going anywhere.
9 years ago
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Suns announce trade of 3 players to Pistons

The Phoenix Suns have made it official, confirming the trade of forward Marcus Morris, guard Reggie Bullock and forward-guard Danny Granger to the Detroit Pistons.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Feb. 8, 2015, file photo, Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) fights for the...
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Butler envisions Bulls contending for title next season

Jimmy Butler envisions the Chicago Bulls contending for a championship next season and he and Derrick Rose forming one of the NBA's best backcourts.
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n FILE – In this Nov. 7, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forwards LeBron James, left, a...
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Love had “very honest” talk with LeBron before free agency

Kevin Love's poolside chat with LeBron James persuaded him to jump back in with the Cavaliers.
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Rain forces NASCAR to cancel test of new rules for Kentucky

NASCAR has canceled a Sprint Cup Series test of a new rules package for Kentucky Speedway after continued rain and will proceed with its normal weekend practice schedule for Saturday night's 400-mile race.
9 years ago
Offiical Curtis Blair passes the ball to a player on the free-throw line during the second half of ...
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New stat-tracking coming to NBA summer league

Diving for loose balls, getting a hand in passing lanes for a deflection, being close enough to contest a shot, or sacrificing the body and taking a charge.
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Toronto Raptors’ DeMarre Carroll smiles after being introduced at a press conference in Toron...
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Toronto Raptors sign Carroll, Joseph, Scola

Toronto signed forward DeMarre Carroll on Thursday, a week after the forward originally announced his deal with the Raptors on Twitter.
9 years ago
Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell tees off at the 5th hole during day one of the Scottish Op...
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McDowell revisits 2010 to rekindle his game at Scottish Open

With the putts rolling in and his name briefly atop the leaderboard, it was like the good old days for Graeme McDowell at the Scottish Open on Thursday.
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FILE – In this May 11, 2015, file photo, Dallas Mavericks basketball team owner Mark Cuban an...
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Jordan spurns Mavericks for Clippers after teammates’ plea

DeAndre Jordan gave the Dallas Mavericks his word. Then he gave the Los Angeles Clippers his signature.
9 years ago
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, right, goes to the basket against Timberwolves ce...
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More than 15,000 show up to watch Timberwolves scrimmage

With a between-the-legs slam dunk and a 3-pointer from the top of the arch, No. 1 overall draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns made quite an impression in his first action in front of Minnesota Timberwolves fans.
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AP Source: Free agent Jeremy Lin agrees with Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a contract with free agent Jeremy Lin, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday night.
9 years ago
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NBA 2015-16 salary cap rises to all-time high of $70 million

The NBA salary cap was set Wednesday for next season at $70 million, a higher-than-expected number that paves the way for free agent contracts to be signed.
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Suns reach deals with SG Weems, point guard Price

The Phoenix Suns have reached contract agreements with shooting guard Sonny Weems and point guard Ronnie Price, a person with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
9 years ago
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Mickelson refuses to comment on money-laundering allegations

Five-time major champion Phil Mickelson refused to comment on allegations linking him to an illegal gambling operation, saying Wednesday he is used to being an "object to be discussed."
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FILE – In this July 6, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers’ Jahlil Okafor looks on dur...
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Okafor off to good summer league start with assist from Noel

Former Duke center Jahlil Okafor had a mentor parked next to him during his first two NBA games at the Utah Jazz Summer League -- albeit one not much older than he is.
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FILE – A Sunday, June 21, 2015 file photo of Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watching his ...
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Rory McIlroy pulls out of British Open

not after the photo Monday of McIlroy on crutches -- it was no less jarring that golf's best player would not be at the home of golf to defend his title.
9 years ago
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Top-ranked Park focusing on run at 3rd US Women’s Open title

Inbee Park's focus sharpens during major championship weeks, and the South Korean is dialed in for the U.S. Women's Open.
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n FILE – In this Friday, May 15, 2015 file photo, Russell Knox watches his tee shot on the 17...
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Knox ready for ‘true thrill’ of playing 1st British Open

Russell Knox was playing the 12th hole in the pro-am at the Scottish Open when he checked his phone and saw he'd received a text from his wife.
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