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Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball

Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — There were 1.4 seconds left in the first half of USA Basketball’s first exhibition game of its pre-World Cup tour this summer, with the Americans taking the ball out on the far end of the floor. U.S.
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For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming

For Tyronn Lue, this trip to the Basketball World Cup was a long time coming

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tyronn Lue has waited a long time for this trip.
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Doris Burke and Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC's top NBA crew

Doris Burke and Doc Rivers named to ESPN and ABC's top NBA crew

Doris Burke will become the first woman to serve as a game analyst on television for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues.
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James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won't play for his team

James Harden calls 76ers President Daryl Morey a liar and says he won't play for his team

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden appears determined to sever ties with the Philadelphia 76ers after the star guard called team president Daryl Morey a liar at a promotional event in China.
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Scarborough beats Calgary 82-70 to net CEBL title

Scarborough beats Calgary 82-70 to net CEBL title

LANGLEY, B.C. — As the final buzzer sounded and the Scarborough Shooting Stars claimed the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship, their MVP said his mind went blank with shock.
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Jalen Brunson has perfect shooting night to help US beat Spain 98-88

Jalen Brunson has perfect shooting night to help US beat Spain 98-88

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The U.S. World Cup basketball team got its first big test of the summer Sunday, and a perfect shooting night from Jalen Brunson helped ensure the Americans passed.
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Barrett scores 31 points, Canada comes back to beat Germany in basketball exhibition

Barrett scores 31 points, Canada comes back to beat Germany in basketball exhibition

HAMBURG — RJ Barrett scored 31 points and Canada came back to beat Germany 113-112 in overtime in the final of the DBB SuperCup, a warm-up basketball tournament for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
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Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
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Calgary, Scarborough square off in Sunday's CEBL championship final

Calgary, Scarborough square off in Sunday's CEBL championship final

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Canadian Elite Basketball League will have a new champion on Sunday night.
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Balanced effort leads US past Doncic-less Slovenia 92-62 in World Cup warm-up game

Balanced effort leads US past Doncic-less Slovenia 92-62 in World Cup warm-up game

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Anthony Edwards led a balanced effort with 15 points, Jalen Brunson added 11 points and eight assists, and the U.S. World Cup team beat Slovenia 92-62 on Saturday in an exhibition game.
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