Durant decides that less is more

OAKLAND, California - The NBA Finals MVP gladly accepted a pay cut.

Lakers ink Ball to four-year deal

The struggling Los Angeles Lakers have signed second overall draft pick Lonzo Ball to a multi-million dollar, four-year contract, the team announced on Monday.

Chauncey declines chance to join Cavs

CLEVELAND - Chauncey Billups spun away from the Cavaliers.

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Kvitova taking it one game at a time

LONDON - Two-time champion Petra Kvitova denies she is the favorite to win Wimbledon, insisting she remains an "underground" figure as she returns from the knife attack that nearly ended her career.

Crash question leaves Venus in tears

LONDON - Venus Williams wiped away tears during her Wimbledon media conference on Monday.

Ostapenko still flying high

When Jelena Ostapenko traveled home to Latvia following her bolt-from-the-blue triumph at the French Open last month, she was invited to sit in the cockpit with the captain.

What they say

"Every time I watch her play now, I'm an emotional wreck and crying and everything. I try not to watch too many of her matches."

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Storm in a cup

Lowry remains loyal to Raptors

Kyle Lowry is staying home, saying he wants to finish what he started with the Raptors in Toronto.

Reforming CBA converts to NBA way

The reforms Yao Ming and the Chinese Basketball Association are determined to implement will make the league more open and professional by emulating strategies perfected by the NBA.

Rangers get tougher; Canadiens figure Price is right

Several big winners in the first hours of the NHL's free agent signing period didn't even have to move.