Dallas Mavericks No Longer Playing National Anthem
NBA rules require players to stand during the anthem, but the league has been very relaxed about its policy.

Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark
LeBron James pushed his career total to 38,388 points Tuesday night to break a record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.
By Ashley Landis / AP
Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem record
LeBron James is set to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record of 38,387 points.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
The blockbuster trade ends Irving's pairing with Kevin Durant before it ever had much of a chance to click.
By Frank Franklin II / APTop Stories

A Syrian American couple helps with aid after deadly earthquake
A Syrian American couple are now leading relief efforts in the aftermath of one of the deadliest earthquakes of the century.
By Emrah Gurel / AP
Report: Health care spending is up, Americans are dying younger
A public health expert says the U.S. needs to spend money on health care that helps American lifespans.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP
United flight turns around after fire in cabin
Four passengers were treated for smoke inhalation and two others declined treatment after a fire erupted from an external battery pack.
By AP