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NBA: Heat’s streak hits 12

LeBron James had 40 points and 16 assists and Dwyane Wade scored 39 as the Heat pushed their winning streak to 12 games with a 141-129 double-overtime victory over the visiting Kings.

The Bucks suspended center Samuel Dalembert for last night’s game at Dallas for an unspecified violation of team policy.

MLB: Manny eyes China

Manny Ramirez has a verbal agreement to sign with the EDA Rhinos of the China Professional League, ESPNDeportes.com. reported last night.

The 40-year-old slugger, who has 555 career home runs, said his agents had contacted almost every American League team in need of a bat, but received no interest. He hasn’t played in the majors since 2011 with the Rays, when he retired rather than face a 100-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance.

SOCCER: AC Milan fined for fans

Inter Milan was fined $79,800 after a section of fans directed racist chants and banners Sunday toward AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli. Balotelli was fined $13,300 by the Italian league for making a vulgar gesture at Inter Milan fans while walking off the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 3-1 win at Barcelona and secure a spot in the Copa del Rey final. … David Beckham will make his first start for Paris Saint-Germain in the French Cup match against rival Marseille today in place of suspended midfielder Marco Verratti.

GOLF: LPGA stars in car crash

Paula Creamer and Ai Miyazato suffered whiplash when a car driven by fellow LPGA star Suzann Pettersen was involved in a five-car crash Sunday while they were driving to the airport in Bangkok. Peterssen said she was shaken by the crash but suffered no serious injury.

NHL: Gagne dealt to Flyers

The Kings traded struggling left wing Simon Gagne to the Flyers for a conditional draft pick. … The Stars dealt right wing Michael Ryder and a third-round draft pick to the Canadiens for right wing Erik Cole.

A deal has been struck to keep the AHL’s Whale, the Rangers’ top affiliate, playing in Hartford until at least 2016.

ETC.: Injured fans may sue

Three fans injured Saturday during a NASCAR race before the Daytona 500 have hired a lawyer, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages. Their attorneys said any potential action would focus on the safety fence used on the track at Daytona International Speedway.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said he will not return to coach USA Basketball. Krzyzewski said USA Basketball will likely name his successor this summer in preparation for the 2014 world championships in Madrid.