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FILE - Boston College head coach Jim Christian calls to his bench as he fixes his face mask during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, file photo. Notre Dame won 80-70. Boston College fired basketball coach Jim Christian on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, with three weeks left in his seventh season. Assistant Scott Spinelli will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Longtime assistant Spinelli makes head coaching debut for BC

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 26, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) goes to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Washington. Wizards center Robin Lopez (15) looks on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Shorthanded Wizards sign 2 centers, set to resume Sunday

Jan. 23, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Toronto Raptors center Aron Baynes (46) goes up to block a shot by Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Powell, Raptors regroup after blowing lead, beat Heat 101-81

By Dick Scanlon Jan. 22, 2021 10:01 PM EST

Toronto Raptors' Aron Baynes shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Raptors retooled, but VanVleet says they're still dangerous

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 15, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Into the unknown: NBA teams face concerns outside of bubble

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 14, 2020 02:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers already have just about guaranteed themselves the top two playoff seeds and face a delicate balancing act when the NBA returns to action. They must try to shake off the rust after a 4 ½-month hiatus while also staying as healthy as possible for the postseason. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lakers' LeBron James speaks out: 'Nothing is normal in 2020'

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) looks to pass while defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Harrison Barnes became the latest NBA player to reveal that he has coronavirus, making the announcement Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and saying he has hopes to join his team at the league’s restart later this summer. (AP Photo/Nikki Boertman, File)
Kings' Barnes isn't at NBA restart, says he has coronavirus

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 14, 2020 03:47 PM EDT

A crow sits on fencing erected around the Epsom Downs racecourse, in Epsom, England, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The Derby annual horse race will take place behind closed doors on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2020 05:33 AM EDT

Bud Cauley tees off on the third hole during the first round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Morehouse cancels football, cross country

By The Associated Press Jun. 26, 2020 07:30 AM EDT

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. dunks the ball against Charlotte Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
AP source: Heat's Derrick Jones Jr. tests positive for virus

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 25, 2020 10:52 AM EDT

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith, left, passes as Sacramento Kings center Alex Len defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Brogdon, Parker, Len all reveal they have coronavirus

By Michael Marot Jun. 24, 2020 03:11 PM EDT