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The Dallas Wings win the WNBA draft lottery, earning the No. 1 pick next year

The future of the Dallas Wings got a lot brighter as the franchise won the WNBA draft lottery on Sunday and with it the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick. “We know what No.
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Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance

Julius Randle's winning 3-pointer against Suns caps season-high 35-point performance

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in. Randle got the ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns tied at 117 and 2.1 seconds to play.
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Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win

Randle hits 3 at the buzzer to lift Timberwolves over Booker, Suns with 120-117 win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon. Randle and the Wolves got the ball back with just 2.
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Mavericks' Luka Doncic sidelined with bruised right knee and will miss game versus Thunder

Mavericks' Luka Doncic sidelined with bruised right knee and will miss game versus Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will miss Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a bruised right knee. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd would not say how long Doncic would be out.
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Tatum traveled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto, NBA says

Tatum traveled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto, NBA says

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum traveled moments before making the deciding 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, the NBA said. Tatum moved his pivot foot with 3.
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WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. The WNBA is a leading example.
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Minnesota's Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for making obscene gesture during Wolves-Kings game

Minnesota's Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for making obscene gesture during Wolves-Kings game

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night. The league announced the fine Sunday.
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Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

Tatum's 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday night. Tatum finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 27 points.
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Fox scores 49 points one day after franchise-record performance to lead Kings over Jazz 121-117

Fox scores 49 points one day after franchise-record performance to lead Kings over Jazz 121-117

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After scoring 60 points in a losing effort the night before, De'Aaron Fox had 49 to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 121-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
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WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

WNBA corporate sponsorship deals are growing. But not every athlete is getting their due

In a banner year for women’s professional sports, athletes who dominate their game are reaping the financial benefits. The WNBA is a leading example.
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