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NBA BASKETBALL

Zeller sidelined after appendectomy

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tyler Zeller underwent an appendectomy on Friday and is recovering after the procedure.

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NBA BASKETBALL

Cavaliers top pick Anthony Bennett working on shot, earning trust of coach Mike Brown

When Anthony Bennett's first free-throw attempt was woefully short Tuesday, barely catching the front of the rim, C.J. Miles walked into the lane and calmly told Bennett to relax.

NBA BASKETBALL

Mike Sielski: 76ers and Celtics are on parallel paths back to respectability

It had taken a long slog down I-95, a ride soaked by rain and slowed by traffic, for the Sixers' team bus to make it here to the Bob Carpenter Center on Friday night, but their late arrival hadn't dulled Brett Brown's enthusiasm for sharing a sentimental story from his boyhood.

NBA BASKETBALL

Beasley continues to look impressive

If Michael Beasley keeps playing like this, the only thing he will be punching from now on is a ticket to the Heat's final 15-man roster.

NFL FOOTBALL

Adrian Peterson's tragic news affects LeBron James

Devastated by the death of Adrian Peterson's 2-year-old son, LeBron James offered support to Peterson and his family on Friday both on Twitter and before the Heat's exhibition game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

NBA BASKETBALL

LeBron steps up as Wade sits out; Heat win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Common sense, Dwyane Wade said. Nothing more.

NBA BASKETBALL

Recap: Portland vs. Utah

Damian Lillard tallied 23 points and five assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 96-86 win over the Utah Jazz in preseason play.