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Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team

PHOENIX (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale was the dominant scorer on the floor. Caitlin Clark was the best passer. Angel Reese was her usual double-double machine. The U.S.
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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension with Cleveland, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night.
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Bucks sign former Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. has left the Toronto Raptors to join the Milwaukee Bucks’ backcourt. The Bucks announced the signing of the 6-foot-5 guard on Saturday. Trent averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.
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Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances

Lakers shut down Bronny James after back-to-back promising performances

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they have seen all they need out of the NBA's most talked-about rookie.
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Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets

Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets.
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Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event

Atlanta's Allisha Gray 1st player to win both 3-point and skills competition at WNBA All-Star event

PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray turned WNBA All-Star weekend's opening night into her own show. The Atlanta Dream guard had a historic evening, becoming the first player to win both the 3-point and skills competition in the same year on Friday.
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Canada dunks Finland 82-44, advances to U17 World Cup semifinals

LEON — Canada's U17 national team has advanced to the FIBA U17 Women's World Cup semifinals with an 82-44 win over Finland on Friday at Domo De La Feria in León, Mexico.
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Gray edges Cunningham to win WNBA All-Star skills competition

Gray edges Cunningham to win WNBA All-Star skills competition

PHOENIX (AP) — Allisha Gray won the WNBA All-Star skills competition, beating hometown favourite Sophie Cunningham in the finals Friday night.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points, Canada beats France in Olympic hoops tune-up

ORLEANS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points as Canada defeated host France 85-73 Friday in an Olympic men's basketball exhibition game. RJ Barrett added 21 points for Canada, while Guerschon Yabusele led France with 19.
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Memphis acquires Diakite in trade with Brooklyn, which gets former lottery pick Ziaire Williams

Memphis acquires Diakite in trade with Brooklyn, which gets former lottery pick Ziaire Williams

MEMPHIS, Tenn.
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