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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper say they have an agreement to replace the state's "bathroom bill." They're hoping lawmakers back the deal announced late last night, and that it will remove any obstacles to attracting sporting events and other business. The agreement comes after the NCAA said North Carolina sites won't be considered for championship events from 2018 to 2022 "absent any change" in the law, which requires transgender people to use restrooms in schools and government buildings corresponding to the sex on their birth certificate.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors have moved closer to clinching the top seed in the NBA's Western Conference by rallying to beat the Spurs, 110-98 in San Antonio. Stephen (STEH'-fehn) Curry scored 29 points and Klay Thompson had 23. The Warriors trailed by 22 in the first quarter before earning their ninth straight win. Golden State is 3 ½ games ahead of San Antonio after beating the Spurs for the first time in three tries this season.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Russell Westbrook recorded his league-leading 38th triple-double of the season in guiding Oklahoma City's 114-106 win at Orlando. Westbrook poured in 57 points and finished with 13 rebounds and 11 assists while helping the Thunder erase a 21-point deficit. He is three shy of the league record for triple-doubles in a season, set by Oscar Robertson in 1961-62.
UNDATED (AP) — Miami of Ohio has hired Purdue assistant Jack Owens as its 27th basketball coach. Owens has been an assistant at Purdue for nine seasons, including the past six as associate head coach. And UMass has hired Matt McCall as its next basketball coach after Winthrop's Pat Kelsey backed out of an agreement to take over the program.
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James is having a laugh at his reputation for being a "crybaby." The Cavaliers megastar is featured in a new Intel commercial in which he breaks down and cries after making a game-winning shot. Intel wants to showcase 360-degree technology that allows fans to view games from every angle. The 30-second commercial with James will debut Saturday during the Final Four.
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