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Nuggets take Virginia Commonwealth guard Hyland in draft

Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland didn’t get a chance to show what he could do in the NCAA Tournament. If he had, he believes he would have climbed the NBA draft board. Scouts didn’t get to see Hyland...

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

U.S. bounces back from Olympic-opening loss, routs Iran, 120-66

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — It wasn't just that the U.S. had been losing. It was that the level of play was practically un-American. Playing passively and passing up open shots isn't the way its p...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

U.S. women’s hoops team captures 3-on-3 Olympic gold

TOKYO (AP) — Their scrapbooks and trophy cases are filled with memories from Final Fours, national titles, All-America honors and even some impressive showings in the pros. Now, they have O...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps U.S. hoops rolling

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carol Callan has excelled in many roles during her decades-long career as women's national team director for USA Basketball. From planning all the logistics of trips the tea...

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men's lead

Grant Hill was not looking for new things to do. He’s on the board of trustees at Duke, his alma mater where he played for Mike Krzyzewski. He’s an investor, broadcaster, public speaker, mem...

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bucks' 50-year wait ends with a title behind 50 from Giannis

MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again. Antetokounmpo added 14 rebounds and five...

DATE: Jul 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

U.S.-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States' men's basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been canceled because of health and safety protocols. USA B...

DATE: Jul 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bradley Beal out of Olympics for health and safety reasons

On a U.S. basketball team filled with stars, nobody scored more than Bradley Beal during the season. At the top of his NBA game, he was finally set to take on the international one. The coro...

DATE: Jul 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

AP sources: Ogwumike denied by FIBA to play for Nigeria

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams have been notified by FIBA that their petitions to play for Nigeria in the upcoming Olympics were denied because they played for the U....

DATE: Jul 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

USA bounces back, tops Argentina 108-80 in pre-Tokyo tune-up

USA Basketball finally made it look easy again. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 17 points and the Americans took control from the outset, beating Argentina 108-80 in Las Vegas on T...

DATE: Jul 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Shocker: U.S. falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener

LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer. Nigeria probably didn’t expect it, either. If there was any expectation of invincibility for the America...

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Bucks blowout: Giannis has 41; Suns’ NBA Finals lead now 2-1

MILWAUKEE — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he'd be back this season. Maybe, he fe...

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: AP Sports