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FILE – In this Sept. 24, 2019 file photo, Washington Mystics’ Natasha Cloud drives up the court against the Las Vegas Aces during the second half of Game 4 of a WNBA playoff basketball in Las Vegas. Cloud and her WNBA colleagues continue to be active in the fight against social injustice and police brutality, participating in protests and continuing work that they began four years ago. (AP Photo/John Locher, File) NY151 NY151

July 1, 2020 at 6:30 am

For athletes, decision to opt out is fraught with health concerns and pull of social activism

Chief among the several factors that players must weigh as sports leagues plan to return are health concerns amid the spread of the novel coronavirus...

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The Storm’s Jordin Canada (21) makes a two point shot in the final minutes of game one of the WNBA playoffs between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA, on Sept. 11, 2019. The Storm won 84-74. 211453

June 5, 2020 at 10:54 am

WNBA considering a 22-game schedule at a central site, starting in July

The WNBA has proposed starting its delayed regular season in a single Florida location, similar to the plan the NBA unveiled Thursday, according to a...

Utah guard Justin Bibbins (1) passes the ball as Washington forward Sam Timmins watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

January 18, 2018 at 9:40 pm

Utah sends Washington to second straight loss, 70-62

Justin Bibbins had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Utes. Jaylen Nowell had 17 points and eight rebounds for the cold-shooting Huskies, who dropped...

October 10, 2017 at 10:16 pm

James returns, Cavaliers debut new starting lineup VIEW

The King has returned. LeBron James made his preseason debut Tuesday night after missing Cleveland's first three games with a sprained left ankle. He scored...

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September 24, 2017 at 11:13 pm

Role play: Opportunities available after busy NBA offseason

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Several NBA stars changed addresses during the offseason, creating opportunities for players to step into bigger roles on several rosters...

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September 16, 2017 at 12:33 pm

BYU QB Tanner Mangum out vs No. 10 Badgers with foot injury

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum came onto the field with a boot on his left foot before the game and will not...

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July 27, 2017 at 1:41 pm

Dismissed Ducks receiver Darren Carrington transfers to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utes may have a new No. 1 receiver after former Oregon wideout Darren Carrington transferred to Utah. The university...

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July 17, 2017 at 2:45 pm

No passing fancy: Lonzo Ball looks like ideal fit for Lakers

Lonzo Ball seems to be just what the Lakers needed. Yes, it's only summer league, but Los Angeles is mired in a playoff drought and...

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July 6, 2017 at 10:54 pm

Lonzo Ball and his Big Baller Brand shoe to debut in Vegas

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lonzo Ball is set to make his summer league debut. A not-so-side story when he takes the court in Las...

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July 5, 2017 at 9:41 pm

Jazz moving on from Hayward, but timing is ‘problematic’

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey hasn't spoken with Gordon Hayward since the All-Star announced he was heading to the...

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