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All-Star weekend, as expected, was about honoring Kobe

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 16, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — It has become one of the NBA’s most revered traditions: On the morning of the NBA All-Star Game, the league pays tribute to retired players with what is called the Legends Brunch. It brings together about 3,000 guests, and every year...

Glamour, glitz at London Fashion Week despite stormy weather

By SYLVIA HUI | February 16, 2020

LONDON (AP) — Gale force winds and a deluge of rain may be causing havoc to much of Britain, but for the fashion crowd the show must go on.Storm Dennis didn't stop models, celebrities and fashion insiders from donning their finest to attend London Fashion...

Boyfriend of British TV presenter heartbroken by her death

By PAN PYLAS | February 16, 2020

LONDON (AP) — The boyfriend of Caroline Flack, the former British TV host for the controversial reality show “Love Island,” said Sunday that his “heart is broken" at her death as criticism mounted over her treatment by some British media.British...

The Latest: Miami’s Derrick Jones Jr. wins slam dunk contest

February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on Saturday night at NBA All-Star weekend. (all times local):9:45 p.m.Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. celebrated his 23rd birthday by winning the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, edging Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in...

Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 15, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Bridges soared like his boss in Chicago. Zion Williamson delivered his share of punishing dunks, even damaging the rim.It all added up to a high-flying start to the All-Star weekend.Bridges scored 20 points and took MVP honors,...

Michael Avenatti is convicted of trying to extort Nike

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | February 14, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits involving President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sportswear giant Nike.The verdict was returned by...

Kobe Bryant among 8 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 14, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The list of finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame is considerably shorter than usual.The voters really didn’t need more this year.Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — 48 All-Star nods between them — headlined the class...

Reworked charges in Chicago cite another R. Kelly accuser

By MICHAEL TARM | February 14, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — An updated federal indictment against R. Kelly unsealed Friday in Chicago includes sex abuse allegations involving a new accuser, adding to the jailed singer's mounting legal challenges across three states.The 13-count superseding indictment...

Limbaugh draws bipartisan criticism for Buttigieg remarks

By ALAN FRAM | February 13, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh drew bipartisan criticism Thursday for saying the country won't elect Pete Buttigieg president because he's been “kissing his husband" on stage after debates.Limbaugh's comments came eight...

Smollett case could complicate reelection of top prosecutor

By MICHAEL TARM | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The decision to restore charges against Jussie Smollett could bedevil the reelection bid of the first black woman to hold Chicago's top law enforcement job and potentially alter the trajectory of a prosecutor once seen as a rising star...

Smollett case revives questions on Laquan McDonald, justice

By DON BABWIN | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — When a grand jury revived the criminal case against Jussie Smollett, the indictment for many people called to mind two nights on two different streets in the same big city.On one Chicago street was a wealthy, famous black man who claimed...

Booker scores 27, Suns top Warriors 112-106

By DAVID BRANDT | February 12, 2020

PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 15 and the Phoenix Suns held on for a 112-106 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.Phoenix won for just the second time in eight games and goes into the All-Star...