Basketball

Doncic scores 39 points but Slovenia loses again at EuroBasket against France, Germany advances

Luka Doncic scored 39 points but Slovenia (0-2) lost again at EuroBasket after France’s deep bench proved too much for the Los Angles Lakers star's team on Saturday.

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Germany guard Schröder is targeted by racial abuse during EuroBasket game

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Germany captain Dennis Schröder faced racial abuse during his team’s 107-88 victory over Lithuania at EuroBasket on Saturday, and one fan was banned from attending the rest of the tournament by FIBA officials.

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Rhyne Howard leads Dream to playoffs with 24 points, six blocks

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and a career-high six blocks to help the Atlanta Dream secure a playoff spot with a 100-78 victory over the Dallas Wings on Friday night.

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Lauri Markkanen's 43 points lead Finland to a 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 29 of his 43 points in the first half in a dazzling performance that highlighted Finland's 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket on Friday.

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Seattle Storm rally from 21-point deficit to beat Minnesota Lynx

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Skylar Diggins scored 19 of her 23 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike had 12 points and nine rebounds, and the Seattle Storm rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 93-79 on Thursday night.

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Giannis powers Greece by Italy,Poland outlasts Slovenia, Luka in NBA stars' EuroBasket openers

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — American-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angles Lakers star Luka Doncic 105-95 Thursday in both teams' EuroBasket opener.

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ESPN replaces Doris Burke with Tim Legler for NBA Finals coverage

ESPN has demoted basketball analyst Doris Burke from its lead broadcast team just months after she called her second NBA Finals.

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Phoenix Suns' minority owners sue Mat Ishbia, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency

Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns have sued the team and its controlling owner Mat Ishbia, demanding to see records in order to investigate the status of the team's business and financial condition.

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Raptors forward Mamukelashvili leads Georgia to 83-69 upset of Spain at EuroBasket

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 19 points to lead Georgia to a 83-69 upset victory over defending champion Spain at EuroBasket Thursday.

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Aces win 12th straight, beat Dream 91-85

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jackie Young had her second triple-double this season and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 91-85 on Wednesday night for their 12th consecutive win.

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