Basketball

Minnesota's Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for making obscene gesture during Wolves-Kings game

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night. The league announced the fine Sunday.

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Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday night. Tatum finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points.

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Fox scores 49 points one day after franchise-record performance to lead Kings over Jazz 121-117

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De'Aaron Fox had 49 to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

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WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. The WNBA is a leading example.

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Los Angeles faces Utah, looks to stop 3-game skid

Utah Jazz (3-9, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (6-7, 11th in the Western Conference) Inglewood, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Clippers -9.5; over/under is 221.

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Oklahoma City takes on Dallas, aims for 4th straight victory

Dallas Mavericks (6-7, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (11-2, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5.5; over/under is 228.

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Charlotte visits Cleveland on 4-game road skid

Charlotte Hornets (5-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (14-0, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -10.

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Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a victory over the Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday night. Tatum finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points.

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'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say

“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA. Warner Bros.

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'Inside the NBA' will air on ESPN and ABC as part of settlement between WBD and NBA, AP sources say

“Inside the NBA” will appear on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA. Warner Bros.

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