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Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego watches during the second half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 144-117. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AP source: Hornets pick up option on Borrego's contract

By Steve Reed May. 26, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

Members of the Charlotte Hornets celebrate after their win against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 15, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Rozier, Hayward help Hornets rally past Kings 122-116

By Steve Reed Mar. 15, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Kerr: Green 'crossed the line' in Warriors' loss to Hornets

By Steve Reed Feb. 20, 2021 10:47 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson, left, shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (1) and forward Miles Bridges during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Spurs have 4 players positive, Atlanta has All-Star concerns

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 16, 2021 11:26 AM EST

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives past Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Monk runs wild, scores 36 as Hornets top Heat 129-121 in OT

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 01, 2021 10:25 PM EST

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a mask as he talks with players on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Another 3 NBA games called off amid virus, 16 test positive

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Charlotte Hornets' Bismack Biyombo, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Embiid's double-double leads 76ers past Hornets 118-101

By Dan Gelston Jan. 04, 2021 09:28 PM EST

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. The teams that didn't qualify for the restart of the NBA season at Walt Disney World could begin voluntary workouts Wednesday, Sept. 23, to start preparing for their next game — whenever that is. “I’ve never seen a layup drill with such intensity," Pierce said. "We did a full-court layup drill and the guys were clapping and cheering. You know they haven’t practiced in a long time if they’re excited about layup drills.” (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workouts

By Brian Mahoney Sep. 23, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Alex Chiasson (39) celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first-period of an NHL hockey game game in Edmonton, Alberta. Making it safe for America's professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing. Making sure athletes are in game shape is another. Experts say nothing should be rushed. Athletes in the NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball all indicate that a few weeks of training is necessary before any games. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
If games resume, athletes will 'need to know when to peak'

By Cliff Brunt May. 11, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

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FILE In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 a general view of the Camp Nou stadium prior of a Spanish Copa del Rey soccer match between Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)
The Latest: Softball World Cup pushed back to 2022

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2020 06:30 AM EDT