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France’s Dominique Malonga among players to watch during WNBA draft after Paige Bueckers goes No. 1

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NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers is clearly the best-known player in Monday’s WNBA draft, but Dominique Malonga of France is among the most interesting. Curiosity around the 6-foot-6 forward seems to be growing. “She is a unbelievably intriguing player because she has size, athleticism and range,” former Washington Mystics general manager Mike Thibault said. … Read more

NHL announces death of long-time executive and Stanley Cup winning general manager Ray Shero

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Ray Shero spent three decades working in NHL front offices. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) (Dave Sandford via Getty Images) Long-time NHL executive and Stanley Cup winning general manager Ray Shero has died, the league announced Wednesday. He was 62. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the news in a statement Wednesday, calling Shero … Read more

Double vision: Denmark’s Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard set to become first twins to play the Masters

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard and his identical twin brother Nicolai grew up playing golf in Denmark, occasionally pretending they were on the other side of the world at Augusta National. “We would tell each other ‘this is the putt to win the Masters,’” Rasmus said, “and then try to compete with each other.” … Read more

Grizzlies star Ja Morant debuts new grenade celebration after being fined by NBA for gun taunt

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant seems determined to test the patience of the NBA’s league office. Days after being fined $75,000 for repeatedly using a finger-gun taunt, Morant debuted a new celebration Tuesday that could once again draw the attention of the NBA. During the team’s 124-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Morant mimicked throwing … Read more

Huskers add St. Thomas transfer guard Kendall Blue

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Nebraska has added St. Thomas (Minn.) transfer guard Kendall Blue to its program, a source tells Inside Nebraska. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound Blue was a three-year starter for the Tommies of the Summit League and will come to Nebraska with one season of eligibility. Blue, a native of Woodbury, Minn., is a veteran of college basketball … Read more

Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić with Slovenian ‘thank you’ shirts ahead of return with Lakers

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The Dallas Mavericks want to show their appreciate for Luka Dončić ahead of his return to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. After starring with the franchise for six-and-a-half seasons, Dončić was shipped to the Los Angeles Lakers in a shocking February trade. The Mavericks are hoping to erase any bad blood from that trade … Read more