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Chicagoans: City not just NBA host, it’s the Mecca of hoops

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA is headquartered in New York. Anthony Davis, one of the game’s biggest names, plays in Los Angeles.Both, unquestionably, are world-class cities.But in Davis’ eyes, they both pale to his hometown. And this weekend, the Chicago...

Trump’s Western swing to highlight Olympics, 2020 campaign

By ZEKE MILLER | February 13, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be briefed on preparations for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and raise millions for his reelection campaign next week as part of a three-day, four-state swing to Western states.The White House says Trump...

Booker to replace Lillard at All-Star, 3-point contest

By TIM REYNOLDS | February 13, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker is finally headed to his first NBA All-Star Game.The Phoenix guard — who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didn't make the original list for Sunday's game in Chicago — was tabbed Thursday as the player...

Judge orders open hearing on NFL team’s emails with church

By KEVIN McGILL | February 13, 2020

News outlets and the public will be able to attend a hearing next week in New Orleans on the confidentiality of emails between Roman Catholic officials and the city's NFL franchise concerning clergy sex-abuse scandals.A state judge in New Orleans ruled...

The Latest: Hong Kong Catholics suspend Masses over virus

February 13, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on a new virus that originated in China (all times local):7:30 p.m.The Catholic diocese in Hong Kong has announced that Masses will be suspended for two weeks amid the spread of the new virus.In a brief video announcement,...

Ewart Shadoff gets 1st round lead at Women’s Australian Open

February 13, 2020

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Jodi Ewart Shadoff shot a 7-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead over defending champion Nelly Korda in the first round of the Women's Australian Open on Thursday.Ewart Shadoff had seven birdies at Royal Adelaide and held...

Markstrom stops 49 shots, Canucks blank Blackhawks 3-0

February 13, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jacob Markstrom had a career-high 49 saves as Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 Wednesday night after retiring the numbers of retired stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin.Brandon Sutter had a goal and two...

James’ triple double, Davis lead Lakers past Nuggets 120-116

By ARNIE STAPLETON | February 13, 2020

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James wasn't about to coast into the All-Star break, and neither was Anthony Davis."I could tell they were locked in pregame. LeBron had his jersey with like 80 minutes to go before the game," guard Alex Caruso said after the Los...

Morgan, Carter help Long Beach St. hold off Hawaii, 50-49

February 13, 2020

HONOLULU (AP) — Joshua Morgan scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting and became Long Beach State's single-season blocks leader, Michael Carter III hit a free throw with three seconds left, and the 49ers beat Hawaii 50-49 on Wednesday night.Morgan had three...

Toffoli, Wagner score in 2nd period, Kings beat Flames 5-3

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ | February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Toffoli and Austin Wagner scored 39 seconds apart in the second period to give Los Angeles the lead, and the Kings went on to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Wednesday night.Kurtis MacDermid, Jeff Carter and Sean Walker also...

Harris scores 29, Nevada holds off rival UNLV 82-79 in OT

February 12, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Harris scored 29 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished five assists and Nevada defeated rival UNLV for the sixth straight time, pulling out an 82-79 win in overtime on Wednesday night.Harris made the first of two free throws...

Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard’s ‘homecoming’

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | February 12, 2020

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Juwan Howard noticed the sea of maize and blue as he scanned the crowd during the national anthem. He had friends and relatives behind the bench, and former teammate Dikembe Mutombo was on hand, too.It was quite a night for Howard,...