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In this March 23, 2019, file photo, California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb instructs her team in the first half of a first round women's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, in Waco, Texas. The Cavaliers have hired former California coach Lindsay Gottlieb as an assistant on John Beilein’s staff. Gottlieb joins Beilein’s staff after serving eight years as the University of California, Berkeley women's basketball head coach, where she led the Golden Bears to a combined 179-89 (.668) record (86-58, .597 in Pac-12) since taking over the helm in 2011-12. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Cavaliers hire Cal women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb as assistant

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

NBA says Gasol should have gone to foul line late in Game 5

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Toronto Raptors fans react during the last seconds of Game 5 of the NBA Final between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors on a big screen inside the Leon's Centre in Kingston, Ontario, on Monday June 10, 2019. (Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors miss opportunity in Game 5 of NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Monday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pelicans’ Griffin says no ‘shot clock’ on any Davis deal

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Dr. Rick Celebrini, left, Golden State Warriors Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, speaks with coach Steve Kerr, center, and general manager Bob Myers during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 4 of the NBA Finals is Friday in Oakland. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Bob Myers, Warriors GM, emotional after Kevin Durant injury: ‘You can blame me’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (0) drives to the net between Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green (14), left, and center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball game in Toronto on Monday, June 10, 2019. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP, Pool)

Much at stake in a last NBA Finals trip to Oracle Arena

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, shows then-Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Taylor Jenkins during the NBA basketball team's media day in Atlanta. A person with knowledge of the decision says the Memphis Grizzlies have hired Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins to be the team’s next head coach. The person says Jenkins is expected to be introduced at news conference on Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday, June 11, 2019, on condition of anonymity because Memphis has not publicly announced the hiring. Jenkins, 34, was Mike Budenholzer’s assistant in Milwaukee this season and in Atlanta for five seasons. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Grizzlies hire Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives pass Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) and Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Mark Jackson, right, talks with Jeff Van Gundy before Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. ABC/ESPN NBA analyst Jackson credits faith, confidence and longtime friendships with Van Gundy and Mike Breen as the main catalysts for his longevity and why he is working his 12th NBA Finals. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

ESPN’s Mark Jackson ‘sees game like very few others’

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

In trhis Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' Tony Parker laughs on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, in San Antonio. Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker has announced he's retiring after 18 seasons. The 37-year-old guard played 17 said on Twitter Monday, June 10, 2019, that it was an emotional decision and that it has been an &quot;incredible journey.&quot; He played 17 seasons for the San Antonio Spurs and made the postseason every year of his career before joining the Hornets last season and missing the playoffs. He was selected to the All-Star team six times and was named second-team All-NBA three times. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) **FILE**

Tony Parker says he’s retiring from NBA after 18 seasons

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, raises a Toronto Raptors jersey on the 18th green after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Ancaster, Ontario, Sunday, June 9, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Raptors fever runs hot across Canada during NBA Finals

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors NBA basketball player Kevin Durant leaves the court after a closed practice session at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, before Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kevin Durant plans to play in Game 5 of NBA Finals: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) vie for the ball during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Warriors rally, force Game 6 in NBA Finals

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after sustaining an injury as he is consoled by Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) as Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) look on during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kevin Durant returns from injury _ then gets hurt again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Hardaway adds ex-Suns assistant Toppert to Memphis’ staff

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Former Michigan standout Matthews has torn ACL

Associated Press

Baseball signed by Hall of Famers gets $236,389 at auction

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry bites his shoe laces during an NBA basketball practice in Toronto, Sunday, June 9, 2019, ahead of Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Not done yet: Warriors, Raptors prepare for Game 5

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard speaks at a news conference after Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

With Leonard leading way, Raptors on cusp of 1st NBA title

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press