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Friday’s Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Blazers go up 2-1 after 140-137 win in 4 OTs over Denver

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, passes the ball away from Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee, left, center Nikola Jokic, second from left, and forward Torrey Craig, right, during overtime of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2019, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

No rest for the weary: Nuggets, Blazers back at it Sunday

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Team USA's Hilary Knight, left, celebrates a goal with Kelly Pannek, who provided the assist, during a IIHF Women's Ice Hockey World Championships semifinal match against Russia, in Espoo, Finland. More than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season, hoping their stand leads to a single economically sustainable league. The announcement Thursday, May 2, 2019, comes after the Canadian Women's Hockey League abruptly shut down as of Wednesday, leaving the five-team, U.S.-based National Women's Hockey League as the only pro league in North America. The group of players, led by American stars Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield and Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados, hopes their move eventually pushes the NHL to start its own women's hockey league as the NBA did with the WNBA. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Women’s players hope NHL steps in to create new league

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

AP source: Cavs to interview Spurs assistant Udoka

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2016 file photo, then-Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Phoenix Suns announced Friday, May 3, 2019, they have hired Williams as their new coach, replacing Igor Kokoskov, who was fired last week after one disappointing season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Suns tap 76ers assistant Monty Williams as coach

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring, in front of Houston Rockets' Chris Paul (3) during the second half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

NBA rescinds Game 2 double technicals against Green, Nene

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Christian Dawkins arrives at federal court in New York. Dawkins denied on Wednesday allegations that he paid a $2,500 bribe to then-University of South Carolina assistant Lamont Evans. He told a federal jury that the money was meant to pay expenses for the family of South Carolina basketball player P.J. Dozier, a top NBA prospect at the time. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) **FILE**

Basketball figure denies bribing coaches to get clients

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, shoots against Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol, center, with Kawhi Leonard, left, watching during the first half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid, 76ers rout Raptors to take 2-1 series lead

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter reacts after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA fires Turkish company that left Kanter off a tweet

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics guard PJ Dozier (50) goes to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Christian Dawkins, a former recruiter for a professional sports agent, denied on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, allegations that he paid a $2,500 bribe to then-University of South Carolina assistant Lamont Evans. He told a federal jury that the money was meant to pay expenses for the family of South Carolina basketball player P.J. Dozier, a top NBA prospect at the time. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NCAA corruption case defendant denies bribing hoops coaches

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Maryland 's Bruno Fernando (23) celebrates during the final moments of the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Belmont in the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

Bruno Fernando says he’ll stay in NBA draft, ending Maryland career

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Pistons planning G League franchise for Detroit

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Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2013, file photo, Dallas Mavericks general manager Gersson Rosas walks off the stage after an NBA basketball news conference in Dallas. A person with knowledge of the process tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to hire Rosas as president of basketball operations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday, May 1, because the team had yet to announce the hire of Rosas, who has been a finalist for the top job with several other NBA teams. He had a three-month stint as general manager of the Mavericks in 2013, before resigning and returning to the Rockets, (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

AP source: Timberwolves hire Rockets exec Gersson Rosas

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Editorials from around New York

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) gestures while talking to referee Courtney Kirkland during the second half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Rockets in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

On Basketball: Warriors, Rockets should be embarrassed

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 5, 2019, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff calls to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, in Memphis, Tenn. A person familiar with the Cavaliers’ coaching search tells The Associated Press the team is interviewing former Memphis coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Bickerstaff is meeting with Cleveland officials Tuesday, April 30, 2019, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Cavs are not revealing their plans. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

AP source: Cavs interview J.B. Bickertstaff for coaching job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, is fouled by Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala during the first half of Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Officiating becomes focus of Warriors-Rockets Game 1

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard leaves the court after hitting the game-winning three-pointer to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-115 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven first-round playoff series in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Lillard finished with a franchise playoff-record 50 points and Portland eliminated Oklahoma City from the postseason. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Lillard time: Blazers guard continues to beat the odds

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press