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This 2019 photo provided by USA Gymnastics shows Li Li Leung. USA Gymnastics is turning to NBA executive Li Li Leung to help turn the embattled program around. The organization named Leung as its new president and chief executive officer on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as it fights to retain its status as the national governing body for the sport after the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Leung served as vice president of global partnerships for the NBA. She arrives as USA Gymnastics attempts to fend off decertification from the United States Olympic Committee. (Wendy Barrows Photography/USA Gymnastics via AP)

USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Ex-NBA player Glen Davis avoids jail time in marijuana bust

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FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics' Brad Stevens looks down during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. The Celtics were expected to challenge the Warriors for the NBA crown, and that could still happen though right now they’re looking up at Milwaukee and Toronto in the East. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Celtics still figuring things out heading into stretch run

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Team Giannis' Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, dunks the ball against Team LeBron during the first half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Antetokounmpo scores 38, but is denied MVP in defeat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Team LeBron's Dwayne Wade, of the Miami Heat, moves toward the ball against Team Giannis during the first half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

His last All-Star complete, Wade turns focus on playoff push

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Then-President Barack Obama speaks about his Clean Power Plan, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in the East Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Barack Obama to be involved with NBA-backed Africa League

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris (12) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Ante Zizic (41), from Croatia, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Joe Harris, former UVA standout, upsets Steph Curry in 3-point contest

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, second from left, and Charlotte Vi Lyles and members of the Curry family pose for a photo at the Carole Hoefener Community Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, where the Currys refurbished the center, including the indoor basketball court. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)

Currys: All-Star weekend ‘everything we hoped it would be’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel (3) after attempting to block a shot at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Davis kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, The Pelicans won 131-122. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

At All-Star Game, Anthony Davis finds himself in spotlight

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Dell Curry and son's Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are interviewed during the NBA All-Star 3-Point contest, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: Team LeBron rallies, wins All-Star game 178-164

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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2017 file photo, J. Cole performs at The Budweiser Made In America Festival in Philadelphia. The Platinum-selling rapper is honoring his home state by launching a music festival in North Carolina this September 2018. Dreamville Records and ScoreMore Shows announced Friday, April 27, 2018, that the inaugural Dreamville Festival will debut Sept. 15 in Raleigh at Dorothea Dix Park. Cole, who was born on a military base in Germany, was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina.(Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

J. Cole to perform 2019 NBA All-Star Game halftime show

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel (3) after attempting to block a shot at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Davis kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, The Pelicans won 131-122. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

At All-Star Game, Anthony Davis finds himself in spotlight

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The Bucks defeated the Pacers 106-97. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Latest: OKC’s Diallo leaps over Shaq to win dunk contest

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FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2018 file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces that the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All Star game during a news conference in Cleveland. The NBA is bringing a pro league to Africa. The Basketball Africa League, a new collaboration between the NBA and the sport's global governing body FIBA, was announced Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

NBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africa

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the NBA All-Star festivities, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The 68th All-Star game will be played Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Adam Silver’s annual NBA address keys on competitive balance

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Friday’s Sports In Brief

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Nuggets extend Tim Connelly and rest of front office

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel (3) after attempting to block a shot at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Davis kept his left arm still as he walked to the locker room shortly after fouling Noel on an attempted shot block with his left hand. When the second half began, the Pelicans announced that Davis was out of the remainder of the game with a left shoulder injury, The Pelicans won 131-122. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Pelicans fire GM Dell Demps amid Anthony Davis fallout

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, left, drives to the basket on Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The Blazers won 129-107. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Curry ‘family reunion’ has special start at All-Star Weekend

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Away team's Brad Williams (7) dribbles during the first half of an NBA All-Star Celebrity basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Famous Los leads Home Team in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

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