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Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford (21) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Westbrook posts 31st triple-double, Wizards rout Cavs 122-93

By Brian Dulik Apr. 30, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2020, file photo, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Detroit Pistons Vice Chairman Arn Tellem talk about voting and the upcoming elections in Detroit. NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and college venues are serving various roles in unprecedented ways, including providing space for people to vote while social distancing on Election Day. The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center and Ford Field, where the Lions play, will provide socially distant space for receiving boards to double check ballots after they are counted at precincts in the Motor City. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Sports venues across country in play on Election Day

By Larry Lage Nov. 04, 2020 04:44 AM EST

FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, the Washington Wizards draft pick Rui Hachimura, of Japan, center, smiles during an introductory press conference with head coach Scott Brooks, left, and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Tommy Sheppard at Capital One Arena in Washington. The Washington Wizards won’t have Bradley Beal, John Wall or Davis Bertans when the NBA returns amid the coronavirus pandemic. That leaves a bunch of young players, led by rookie Rui Hachimura, the first Japanese player to be taken in the first round of the NBA draft. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
No Beal, Wall or Bertans for long-shot Wizards in NBA return

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 23, 2020 09:30 AM EDT