On Sunday night, 18-year-old college student Jaren Barajas beat Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the NBA All-Star Game and won $100,000.
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USA vs. the World? NBA stars like new ASG idea
As the NBA searches for the right All-Star Game format, multiple stars warmed to the idea of an international competition featuring U.S. players on one team and international players on another.
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Players call All-Star Game stoppages ‘not ideal’
The new tournament format for the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night drew mixed reviews, with several players taking issue with the breaks during and between games.
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Curry leads OGs to win, captures 2nd ASG MVP
Stephen Curry ended a special All-Star Weekend in his home arena with MVP honors after helping Shaq’s OGs beat Chuck’s Global Stars for the title.
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What worked, what didn’t and what’s next for NBA All-Star Weekend
What did the league get right — and wrong — about the new-look All-Star Game? Reviews are in for the NBA’s latest format change.
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Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’
There have been 35 athletes to host the sketch comedy staple. They include greats like Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and LeBron. Before SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some top performances.
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Anthony Edwards reunites with young fan with cancer who gifted wristband
In January, Edwards met Luca, a 6-year-old Timberwolves fan with leukemia wearing Edwards’ jersey.
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Zach LaVine teases return to slam dunk contest in response to Ja Morant
The Sacramento Kings guard won consecutive dunk contests in 2015 and 2016, but hasn’t competed in one since.
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Mavs asst. Armstrong charged for assault with gun
Mavericks assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.
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Wolves’ Edwards (groin) misses All-Star tourney
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards did not participate in Sunday night’s All-Star tournament due to a groin injury.