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Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) dribbles against Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NBA star Russell Westbrook scoring big with own philanthropy

By HALELUYA HADERO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Analysis: A few days off are just what LeBron James needs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Anthony Tarke won the MEAC's Player of the Year award and Defensive Player of the Year honor. (Courtesy Coppin State)

For Coppin State, brothers Anthony and Nendah Tarke have led a tournament push

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NBA: Nobody tested positive for COVID-19 at All-Star Game

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Exciting 2nd half awaits NBA, but virus may still have a say

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hols up the trophy after basketball's NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta, Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Still perfect: Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 170-150

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dunk s the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid talk during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia. The 76ers new coach Doc Rivers is set to begin his first training camp with the team trying to unlock the potential of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons to miss NBA All-Star Game over contact tracing

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots against Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kawhi and Popovich reunited? Leonard wants to go to Olympics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver unveils the NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award during a news conference in Chicago. Silver was discussing the league’s ongoing pandemic response and plans for next season on Saturday in his annual address at the All-Star Game. This year’s game is Sunday in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Silver: NBA may return to normal in ‘21-22, virus permitting

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, shoots as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NBA All-Star 2021: The game no one seemed to want

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 19, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams celebrates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Williams played in the All-Star Game and now coaches at Alabama State. Historically Black institutions like Alabama State will be a focus of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

At the NBA All-Star Game, HBCUs will take center stage

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020 file photo, Referee Courtney Kirkland watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks in Detroit. The only instances of NBA referees Kirkland, Tom Washington, Tony Brown all officiating together are some offseason pro-am games in Atlanta, the city they all call home. That will change Sunday, March 7, 2021 The trio was chosen as the officiating crew for this year’s All-Star Game. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

NBA All-Star Game referees eager to represent peers, Atlanta

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker watches as play continues after he was knocked to the floor during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Injured Booker won’t play in All-Star Game, Conley replaces

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Suns cruise past short-handed Warriors 120-98

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Spud Webb knows a dunk contest can change someone’s life

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 file photo, Washington State center Efe Abogidi, left, dunks the ball next to Stanford forward Oscar da Silva (13) during the first overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, in Pullman, Wash. A serious knee injury nearly ended Efe Abogidi's basketball career but he's now back on the NBA draft radar. The 19-year-old Nigerian is known for his high-flying dunks and plays for Washington State in the Pac-12. But his journey from West Africa to the West Coast was atypical with stops in Senegal and Australia. (AP Photo/Pete Caster, File)

For Washington State’s Abogidi, basketball is a global game

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press