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Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said coaching in the NBA is something he would love to do in the future, but that he would not pursue the Orlando Magic’s head-coaching vacancy.

The Suns allowed the Clippers an early 20-5 advantage Monday night and missed an opportunity to secure their first NBA Finals berth in 28 years. Heading into Wednesday’s Game 6, “the desperation has to be there,” Phoenix coach Monty Williams said.

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Ben Simmons has advised Team Australia that he won’t play in the Tokyo Games so he can focus on developing his skills for the next NBA season.

Boban Marjanovic scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the silver medalists from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games opened their Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a 94-76 win over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young exhausted every avenue to play Tuesday night, but severe pain and lack of mobility in his right foot made it impossible, sources told ESPN.

Paul George delivered a playoff career-high 41 points to help the Clippers stave off elimination in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night. Afterward, teammate DeMarcus Cousins told George’s critics to “give this dude his flowers, man.”

Jack Leiter leans on his dad, three-time World Series champ Al, for advice on pitching in big games.

England are at a dangerous moment, coach Gareth Southgate warned on Tuesday as he urged caution after their 2-0 win over Germany.

The Blue Jays bolstered their bullpen on Tuesday, acquiring reliever Adam Cimber in a four-player trade with the Marlins.