Rude welcome: Irving set for return to ‘rowdy’ Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving is back where his NBA journey began six years ago. There are familiar faces, and some of them won’t be as friendly as he remembered […]
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Finally finished: Cavs-Celtics modify, complete big trade
CLEVELAND (AP) — The blockbuster trade, delayed and in jeopardy of dying, is done: Kyrie Irving is headed to the Celtics, Isaiah Thomas is coming to the Cavaliers and the […]
Continue ReadingBoston Bound : Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, more
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland’s All-Star guard, who asked owner Dan […]
Continue ReadingKevin Durant, Stephen Curry lead Warriors to NBA title
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) As a fresh NBA champions cap sat a tad off-kilter on his head, Kevin Durant embraced mother Wanda. Then he moved across the podium and hugged Stephen […]
Continue ReadingCavs cling to life with record-setting effort vs. Warriors
(TSX / STATS) — CLEVELAND — A chance at perfection ended, the Golden State Warriors find themselves in the same spot in the NBA Finals as they were at this […]
Continue ReadingNBA Finals ratings highest since Jordan’s last title in 1998
CLEVELAND (AP) The first two games of the NBA Finals are the most-watched since Michael Jordan’s final championship in 1998. Despite two lopsided outcomes, Golden State’s two home wins over […]
Continue ReadingCurry, Durant lead Warriors to 2-0 lead with 132-113 rout
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry dribbled every which way and ran a circle around LeBron James, then drove left through the paint and beat him to the rim for a […]
Continue ReadingCurry, Durant power Warriors past Cavs in Game 1, 113-91
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant drove through the lane untouched for dazzling dunks. He dished off even when he could have slammed it home, and did it all on defense. […]
Continue ReadingJames passes Jordan, Cavs back in Finals with 135-102 win
BOSTON (AP) The NBA Finals has its first “three-match,” courtesy of a King who passed His Airness. LeBron James scored 35 points and passed Michael Jordan to become the NBA’s […]
Continue ReadingKyrie-markable: Irving’s 42 carries Cavaliers past Celtics
CLEVELAND (AP) Kyrie Irving gritted his teeth, tightened up his left sneaker and hopped to his feet. The pain couldn’t stop him. The Celtics couldn’t either. Irving took over in […]
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