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Michael Ray Richardson, ex-NBA star before ban, diesMichael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star who was banned from the league for drug use, died Tuesday. He was 70.,The New York Knicks announced the news with the following statement:,'We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Knick Michael Ray Richardson. One of the fiercest defensive...

Penn State faces Navy, relying on reliable trio of guardsEarly in the season, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades already has several players that he can trust with the ball in their hands.,The Nittany Lions aim to build off a resounding road victory Tuesday when they host Navy in nonconference action from University Park, Pa.,Penn State (2-0) opened its season...

Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith among 8 inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith didn't let their unique body types stall their dreams of playing in the NHL. Once there, the former defensemen took their careers to another level, culminating with their induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in Toronto.,Chara and Keith joined six other former...

Pitt rides balanced scoring attack to win over Eastern Michigan

Cameron Corhen led four players in double-figures with 16 points to helm Pittsburgh's 78-66 home win over Eastern Michigan on Monday. ,Corhen shot 7-of-11 from the field and added seven rebounds and two blocks. ,Omari Witherspoon scored 15 points, Damarco Minor had 12 points and six assists and Roma...

Jannik Sinner takes crucial first step in ATP Finals title defense

If there were any nerves in opening his title defense of the Nitto ATP Finals, Italy's Jannik Sinner brushed past them with ease on Monday.,Sinner won his 27th consecutive indoor match with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Bjorn Borg Group before a partisan crowd at the ...

Capitals hope to improve closing ability against streaking Hurricanes

Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals in advance of their meeting Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C., there's a basic assessment of their recent play: The Hurricanes have found ways to get the job done, while the Capitals have not.,The Hurricanes have won four games in a row followi...

Dan Quinn takes over Commanders DC duties from Joe Whitt Jr.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is adding defensive coordinator duties to his Week 11 tasks as Washington brings a five-game losing streak to Madrid, where the Miami Dolphins are the opposition on Sunday.,Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. moved from the coaches' box to the sideline on Sunday but t...

Chiefs rookie OT Josh Simmons to practice this week

Chiefs rookie offensive tackle Josh Simmons will practice this week for the first time since missing the past four games for personal reasons, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday.,Simmons, 22, had been dealing with a family matter, according to Reid, and missed games against the D...