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Eagles' new mural honors Kobe, his '10 Rules'
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Monday, 27 July 2020 15:02
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles have paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a memorial wall at their practice facility.The mural, which was shared on Alshon Jeffery's Instagram account, has three images of Bryant: one from his playing days at nearby Lower Merion High School, one as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and one in an Eagles…
Pelicans expect Zion to join practice Wednesday
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Monday, 27 July 2020 11:45
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said he expects Zion Williamson to join the team in practice by Wednesday.Williamson returned to Orlando on Friday night, after leaving the NBA bubble for eight days because of a family emergency. NBA protocol says that because the Pelicans' star rookie returned negative COVID-19 tests daily…
Kyrie commits $1.5M to pay WNBAers sitting out
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Monday, 27 July 2020 08:51
NEW YORK -- Kyrie Irving is helping to make sure WNBA players can sit out the season and not stress about a paycheck.The Brooklyn Nets star is committing $1.5 million to supplement the income of players who choose not to play this season, whether because of coronavirus concerns or social justice reasons.The funds will come from the KAI Empowerment Initiative…
NBA Power Rankings: Best- and worst-case scenarios for all 22 teams
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Monday, 27 July 2020 06:25
After a 4½-month hiatus, the NBA season resumes Thursday in Orlando, Florida.The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans tip things off, followed by a nightcap between the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers. The Clippers' duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had ample time to recover from nagging injuries during the layoff, but so did LeBron James. The West,…
Celtics' Walker returns to action, plays 9 minutes
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Sunday, 26 July 2020 19:54
Sunday afternoon marked the return of two point guards for the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns.Boston's Kemba Walker made his Orlando debut, but he wasn't on the floor for long, while the Suns got Ricky Rubio back after he joined the team in the bubble just six days ago. Walker, who has been dealing with a left knee injury, sat…
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Sunday, 26 July 2020 19:54
Raptors' VanVleet (knee) exits early; Gasol returns
Sunday, 26 July 2020 13:55
Embiid out of 76ers' scrimmage with calf issue
Sunday, 26 July 2020 13:55
Porzingis gets 1-day quarantine for missing test
Sunday, 26 July 2020 13:55
Clips' Williams will serve 10-day quarantine
Saturday, 25 July 2020 19:20
Bucks' Connaughton off to bubble after isolation
Saturday, 25 July 2020 19:20
Women's Basketball HOF to induct David Stern
Saturday, 25 July 2020 19:20
Sources: NBA looks at Williams' actions on leave
Saturday, 25 July 2020 12:55
Sources: Knicks, Thibodeau finalizing 5-year deal
Saturday, 25 July 2020 08:19
Adebayo, Nunn join practice after testing positive
Friday, 24 July 2020 19:05
OKC's Roberson returns to standing O from team
Friday, 24 July 2020 19:05
Zion reenters NBA bubble, will begin quarantine
Friday, 24 July 2020 19:05
Brown: Simmons had 3-pointer 'paradigm shift'
Friday, 24 July 2020 15:18
Sources: Pacers' Sabonis exits bubble due to foot
Friday, 24 July 2020 11:42
Kings' Barnes gets OK to fly to bubble; Fox ready
Friday, 24 July 2020 08:49
Source: Rivers leaves Rockets for family matter
Friday, 24 July 2020 05:15
Lowe: LeBron vs. Giannis, Ja vs. Zion and the big awards debates
Friday, 24 July 2020 02:32
Chinese league to begin allowing fans at games
Friday, 24 July 2020 00:20
LeBron: BLM 'a walk of life,' not just movement
Thursday, 23 July 2020 20:05
Embiid's summer read: Late-game double-teams
Thursday, 23 July 2020 17:44