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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets tip off in front of empty seats at TD Garden to start an NBA preseason basketball game in Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Celtics and the NHL Boston Bruins will be able to start playing in front of a limited number of fans beginning March 22, 2021, under Phase 4 of Massachusetts' reopening plan. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics 12/18/2020

Feb. 25, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) attempts to shoot in the final seconds of regulation play while being tied up by Texas Tech guard Avery Benson (21) during an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Cunningham shines, Oklahoma St beats No. 18 Texas Tech in OT

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 23, 2021 01:06 AM EST

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy, left, reacts during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Boston Celtics at New Orleans Pelicans 2/21/2021

Feb. 22, 2021 07:16 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, right, talks to San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
San Antonio Spurs at Charlotte Hornets 2/14/2021

Feb. 22, 2021 07:16 PM EST

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 07:14 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EST
Feb. 13 1923 — The New York Renaissance, the first all-black pro basketball team, is organized. Rens become one of the dominant basketball...

Phil Rollins, who led Louisville to 1956 NIT title, dies

Feb. 09, 2021 06:21 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Phil Rollins, a starting guard on Louisville’s 1956 NIT championship squad who went on to play in the NBA, has died. He was 87. ...

Terry Porter out as Portland Pilots basketball coach

Feb. 05, 2021 06:23 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Pilots have parted ways with basketball coach Terry Porter. Assistant Ben Johnson will serve as interim...

Cody Riley, right, of UCLA, drives to the basket against Oregon State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
No. 21 UCLA faces USC in matchup of Pac-12's top teams

By Beth Harris Feb. 05, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Beasley, Whitney lift Montana over Portland St. 70-64 in OT

Feb. 05, 2021 01:06 AM EST
Robby Beasley III had 14 points, includ ing a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and Brandon Whitney had six of his 14 points in overtime as...

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives against Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LA Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers 2/3/2021

Feb. 04, 2021 06:54 PM EST

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside, right, and Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III, background, dive for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The Kings won 116-111. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings 2/3/2021

Feb. 04, 2021 12:28 PM EST

Baylor coach Scott Drew, right, argues a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Latest: Big 12 postpones No. 2 Baylor's next 2 games

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 12:26 PM EST

Virginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
The Latest: NCAA moving some championships to single sites

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 09:29 AM EST

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, center, guard Devin Booker, right, and forward Mikal Bridges (25) cheer during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns 1/28/2021

Feb. 02, 2021 10:04 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Myles Stute, left, and guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) fight for the ball with Arkansas guard Moses Moody (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Arkansas won 92-71. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Scotty Pippen Jr leads Vandy with tips from dad, Stackhouse

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 26, 2021 11:09 AM EST

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...