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2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. She was 43. The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Her son, Jelani Thurman, ...

Spurs defeat Pistons 114-103

DETROIT (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview Monday night. The Spurs have won a season-high nine games in a row and trail only the ...

Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s hoops poll

Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. The Blue Devils climbed two spots to top Monday's poll, marking the 148th appearance at No. 1 to add to what was already the record for any program. ...

Cooper scores career-high 20 in Spartans’ win

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Carson Cooper scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 15 Michigan State to a 66-60 win over Ohio State on Sunday. Jeremy Fears added 11 points and eight assists for the Spartans (22-5, 12-4 Big Ten), who have won three of four, ...

Raptors trounce Bucks; Pistons handle Bulls

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Immanuel Quickley scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Milwaukee Bucks' three-game win streak with a 122-94 victory Sunday. Toronto's Brandon Ingram had 22 points, and Sandro Mamukelashvili added 19. Quickley was 5 of 11 on 3-point attempts and had nine assists and three rebounds. Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. led the Bucks with 21 points each. Cam Thomas scored 15 off the bench. Milwaukee lost for just the second time in its last eight games. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his 11th straight game since straining his right calf on ...

Duke makes its case as top seed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Duke's 11th victory in program history over the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 was already secure when Isaiah Evans elevated for a dunk at the buzzer and screamed in joy toward the Blue Devils fans along the baseline. The basket was ultimately waved off for being a ...