Janie McCauley, Author at Valley News

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet, left, gets a ball during practice for the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. /Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Durant out for Game 3 of NBA Finals

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterJune 4, 2019

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors will take the floor once more without two-time reigning NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant, counting on their depth and home court to carry them as they try to inch closer to a three-peat.Durant is out for Game 3…

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 15, 2019, file photo, Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard is called for a charge on Milwaukee Bucks' Ersan Ilyasova during the first half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series in Milwaukee. Successfully taking a charge is difficult and even those who are willing to try won't always do so. Yet it’s a play that can change the momentum of a game during the pressure-packed postseason. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Not every NBA player is willing to take a charge

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterMay 17, 2019

FILE - In this April 3, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton shouts to his team in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Luke Walton began a wellness program for his Lakers coaching staff. Steve Kerr called Steve Clifford in support after each spent significant time away from the sideline because of debilitating headaches among other symptoms. The NBA Coaches Association now provides guidance to its members on everything from diet and exercise to sleep and mental health. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

A Time to Heal: NBA Coaches Put Priority on Own Health

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterJanuary 15, 2019

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry Dazzles From Downtown, Warriors Take 2-0 Lead

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterJune 3, 2018

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Curry Comes Alive as Warriors Rout Rockets

by Janie McCauley The Associated PressMay 20, 2018

FILE - In this April 19, 2018 file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before Game 3 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. Curry has been cleared to take part in modified practices but will be out at least one more week with a left knee injury. The Warriors said Curry was examined by the team's medical staff Friday and is making progress in recovering from the grade 2 left MCL sprain that has sidelined him since March 23.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Warriors’ Curry Back in Full Practice Mode

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterApril 27, 2018

This March 25, 2018, photo shows Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in action during an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif. From executives and scouts to coaches and analytics types, teams are paying closer attention to wingspan when considering players _ especially with what long arms can mean making a defensive impact. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Take The Wings and Fly: NBA Teams Paying Closer Attention to Players’ Wingspan

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterApril 10, 2018

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry speaks at a news conference before an NBA basketball game between the Warriors and the Utah Jazz in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, March 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Steve Kerr Rules Out Stephen Curry For Playoffs’ First Round

by Janie McCauley The Associated PressMarch 26, 2018

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo doubles off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl during the sixth inning of a baseball game, in Chicago. Rizzo arrived for its first full-squad workout after returning to Florida to support victims of last week's deadly shooting at his former high school. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Cubs’ Rizzo Home to Fla. to Help

by Janie McCauley AP Baseball WriterFebruary 20, 2018

United States head coach Bruce Arena calls out to his team as United States' Graham Zusi (19) steps off the field during a CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal soccer match in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, July 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

U.S. Coach Arena Blends Intensity, Humor

by Janie McCauley AP Sports WriterJuly 25, 2017