Briefly: NBA gives teams instructions about national anthem

The politics roiling the NFL have extended to the NBA, which is recommending that teams show videos expressing themes of unity before their first home games and reminding teams of the rule that players must stand for the national anthem.

A memo was sent to teams Friday, a day after Commissioner Adam Silver said he expected players to stand for the anthem.

In the memo, obtained by the Associated Press, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum suggested teams use their opening games "to demonstrate your commitment to the NBA's core values of equality, diversity, inclusion and serve as a unifying force in the community." He recommended an address by a player or coach before the anthem, or a video featuring players or community leaders speaking about important issues.

And if the players don't stand for the anthem? Tatum said the league will deal with "any possible instance."

Meantime, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert said he has received "vile, disgusting" voice mails after star player LeBron James called President Donald Trump a "bum" on Twitter.

James criticized Trump for rescinding a White House invitation to Golden State's Stephen Curry.

"There's an element of racism that I didn't even realize existed in this country this much," Gilbert said.

• Charles Antetokounmpo, 54 and father of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, has died of a heart attack in Milwaukee.

• Frank Hamblen, who won seven NBA championships as an assistant to Phil Jackson in Los Angeles and Chicago, died Saturday in Del Mar, Calif. He was 70. Hamblen coached 42 years in the NBA and ABA.

The NFL suspended Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan for two games for his frightening hit against Green Bay Packers receiver Davante Adams on Thursday night.

Adams was taken off the field on a stretcher in the third quarter after getting hit in the head during a tackle by Trevathan. He tweeted Friday that he was at home and "feeling great."

Trevathan was called for an unnecessary-roughness penalty but was not ejected.

Mozo, who led by five strokes after the second round, had a three-round total of 15-under 201.

Brooke Henderson had a 67 to move into second place, and the biggest mover of the day was Brittany Lincicome, who had a 66 and was tied for third, four strokes behind.

• Rory McIlroy moved into contention at the British Masters in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, shooting a 6-under 64 in the third round that left the No. 6-ranked golfer two strokes off the lead held by Robert Karlsson (67).

Victor Vazquez broke a tie in the 80th minute on a penalty kick, beating the New York Red Bulls 4-2 and making host Toronto FC the first Canadian team to win the Supporters' Shield as the MLS regular-season champion.

Toronto (19-5-8) assured itself of home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, including the MLS Cup final if it gets back there. The Supporters Shield also means $130,000 will be deposited

Weightlifting: The International Weightlifting Federation suspended nine countries for a year as it combats an epidemic of doping. Among them were Russia, China and Kazakhstan, winners of numerous Olympic and world titles.

College basketball: Kentucky freshman forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to miss the next three months after injuring his left foot in practice.

Auto racing: Monster Energy Cup regular Ryan Blaney dominated the Xfinity Drive Sober 200, winning at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. … Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang, and rival Sebastian Vettel will start last after losing power during qualifying.