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FILE - In this photo taken Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts after losing Super Bowl 51 as the screen flashes New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and confetti flies in Houston. The Falcons' biggest disappointment was their blowing of a 25-point lead in last year's Super Bowl. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Column: What’s the worst sports city in America?

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

LA Clippers guard Lou Williams, right, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Clippers hold off Kings 121-115 after blowing 14-point lead

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

The father of American basketball players LiAngelo and LaMelo, LaVar Ball attends during the training session at the BC Prienai-Birstonas Vytautas arena in Prienai, Lithuania, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball have signed a one-year contract to play for Lithuanian professional basketball club Prienai - Birstonas Vytautas, in the southern Lithuania town of Prienai, some 110 km (68 miles) from the Lithuanian capital Vilnius.(AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

LaVar Ball is drama, and the NBA thrives on drama

By Thom Loverro

Wednesday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green celebrate a score against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

It’s halftime in the NBA: 10 things to watch from here

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell, left, tries to block a shot by Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving during an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at the O2 Arena in London, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Celtics overcome 22-point deficit to beat 76ers in London

By SAM JOHNSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) shoots past Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lou Williams scores career-high 50, Clippers beat Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and Boston Celtics' Aron Bynes in action during the NBA London Game 2018 at the O2 Arena in London, Thursday Jan. 11, 2018. (Simon Cooper/PA via AP)

Scheduling issues hamper NBA’s European expansion plans

By MATTIAS KAREN - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas, right, leans back into Minnesota Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Cavs’ Thomas fined $20K for clothesline on T’Wolves’ Wiggins

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant shoots against Los Angeles Clippers' Jawun Evans during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Kevin Durant becomes 44th player to join 20,000 point club

Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) fights for the ball with Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (32) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Markkanen, Dunn help Bulls outlast Knicks 122-119 in 2 OTs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney, left, works the ball inside as Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Schroder, Hawks beat Nuggets 110-97 to end 10-game road skid

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Pelicans sign guard DeAndre Liggins to 10-day contract

Associated Press

Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) is ejected from the game along with Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka, not seen, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Heat’s Johnson, Raptors’ Ibaka suspended 1 game for fight

Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Tyreke Evans, right, goes up for a basket past Los Angeles Clippers' Wesley Johnson, left, and Blake Griffin during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Tyreke Evans should be in the Wizards’ plans

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray, center, drives the ball between Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia, left, and Andre Iguodala (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry goes off again, Warriors top Nuggets for 5th straight

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, looks for help as Minnesota Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Wiggins, Butler lead Wolves to rare romp over James, Cavs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, mirrors head coach head coach Steve Kerr, left, with center JaVale McGee between them, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. The Warriors won 121-105.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Warriors Steve Kerr: LaVar Ball ‘the Kardashian of the NBA’

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Denzel Valentine, right, pressures Houston Rockets' Clint Capela (15) as Bulls' Robin Lopez watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Gordon, Paul lead way as Rockets beat Bulls 116-107

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, left, talks with coach Luke Walton during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LaVar Ball tells ESPN Luke Walton has lost Lakers; coaches react

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press