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FILE - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar arrives at WE Day California at The Forum on Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Inglewood, Calif. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has revealed that he received the COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging others to consider doing the same. The Basketball Hall of Famer and NBA’s leading all-time scorer has taped a short message that will be aired beginning Monday during broadcasts of games played on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Latest: 76ers-Thunder game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 03:17 PM EST

The Latest: Iowa St-Kansas men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 07:56 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ No. 6 Kansas' scheduled home game...

FILE — This file combo of images shows, from left, amateur basketball league director Merl Code, former Adidas executive James Gatto, and business manager Christian Dawkins. A federal appeals court in New York, Friday, Jan. 15, 2020, upheld convictions Code, Gatto and Dawkins in a college basketball scandal that spoiled the careers of several coaches. (AP Photo/File)
Appeals court OKs convictions in college basketball scandal

By Larry Neumeister Jan. 15, 2021 11:29 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) shoots against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards 1/11/2021

Jan. 12, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse argues a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
The Latest: Vegas tests positive ahead of PGA Tour event

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 02:21 PM EST

Hammond nets 21, Monmouth tops Marist 72-62 for 1,000th win

Jan. 10, 2021 05:43 PM EST
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Deion Hammond had 21 points as Monmouth topped Marist 72-62 on Sunday for the 1,000th win in program history. ...

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown looks to pass the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Saddiq Bey (41) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons 1/1/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 04:02 PM EST

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Washington Wizards' Davis Bertans and center Moritz Wagner (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics 1/8/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 04:02 PM EST

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown looks to pass the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Saddiq Bey (41) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Celtics list 7 players unavailable vs Heat

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 02:11 PM EST

Newcastle's Jamaal Lascelles and Sean Longstaff, right, take the knee before the start of the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Latest: Tennessee, Vandy men's hoops to reschedule games

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 10:31 AM EST

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets 1/7/2021

Jan. 08, 2021 10:38 PM EST

Clemson's Clyde Trapp 0 reacts to a missed scoring opportunity in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg Va., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 11:03 AM EST

CORRECTS SECOND REFERENCE OF LAST NAME TO BLAKE INSTEAD OF BLACK - Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Kenosha, Wis. Graveley announced that no charges will be filed against the white police officer that shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, in August. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
LeBron, Marquette, Bucks react to ruling in Kenosha shooting

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2021 12:25 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward celebrates after the Browns defeated the Houston Texans 10-7 after an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns are trying to shake free from COVID-19 to face the Steelers. Cleveland's issues with the virus intensified Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 as top cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and the team was forced to close its facility before canceling practice with the biggest game in decades coming fast.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 03:19 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
Toronto Raptors at San Antonio Spurs 12/26/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 06:20 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to assistant coaches Becky Hammon, center, and Will Hardy during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-114. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
The Latest: ETSU to allow 10% capacity for basketball games

Dec. 28, 2020 06:18 PM EST

FILE - Florida State players leave the court after the NCAA college basketball games were canceled at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., in this Thursday, March 12, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Sports in 2020: Disruptions aplenty, only constant was loss

By Jim Litke Dec. 28, 2020 12:30 PM EST

The Latest: USC basketball to return against Santa Clara

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 05:10 PM EST
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Southern California’s men’s...

Georgia's Crean hires former Pistons coach Michael Curry

Dec. 23, 2020 05:15 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Former Detroit Pistons and Florida Atlantic coach Michael Curry has joined Georgia coach Tom Crean's staff. Crean on...