DALLAS >> The Dallas Mavericks said Sunday they have suspended an employee they didn’t identify after assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Dallas police said officers responded to a call in the predawn hours Saturday. Police said a preliminary investigation determined the 56-year-old Armstrong and the victim were arguing when Armstrong hit the victim with a gun and threatened to shoot the victim. Armstrong and the victim knew each other, according to police.

Dallas television station WFAA cited multiple anonymous law enforcement sources in identifying the victim as a woman. It wasn’t clear whether Armstrong has an attorney who could comment on his behalf. WFAA reported that Armstrong has posted bond since being booked Saturday morning.

The Mavericks said they were aware of the incident.

James sits out >> LeBron James did not play in Sunday’s All-Star Game, the first time he has been selected but will not participate in the league’s midseason showcase.

The Los Angeles Lakers star announced that he would miss the mini-tournament about 90 minutes before it was set to start. He was to play for Shaq’s OGs, the team drafted by Shaquille O’Neal for the All-Star competition.

James’ first All-Star Game was in 2005 and he’s been a pick every year since, so Sunday’s game would have been his 21st. His 20 consecutive All-Star Game starts is a record. He also holds the record for All-Star selections.

NFL

More come out against Tucker >> Seven more massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, the Baltimore Banner reported Sunday.

The Banner first reported allegations against Tucker late last month, saying it had spoken with six massage therapists who recounted firsthand experiences with him. The number of accusers has more than doubled since.

Baseball

Stanton has tendinitis in both elbows >> New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is uncertain for opening day because of tendinitis in both elbows.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the announcement as position players reported ahead of the first full-squad workout.

Asked whether it could impact Stanton’s availability for the March 27 opener against Milwaukee, Boone responded: “Tough to say.”

Women’s basketball

UConn beats South Carolina >> Azzi Fudd scored 28 points and No. 7 UConn ended No. 4 South Carolina’s 71-game home winning streak with an 87-58 victory.

Sarah Strong added 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Huskies (24-3), who had lost their past four to the Gamecocks. Paige Bueckers had 12 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds as UConn took control late in the opening quarter and was up by 22 points by halftime.

No. 3 Texas rallies past No. 5 LSU >> Madison Booker scored 16 points, including four consecutive free throws in the final 24 seconds, and No. 3 Texas overcame a woeful shooting start to rally for a 65-58 victory over No. 5 LSU.

Texas was just 7 of 37 shooting in the first half and trailed by as much as 12 in the third quarter.

Men’s basketball

Izzo sets record >> Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins.

Izzo tied Knight on Feb. 8 when Michigan State rallied in the second half to defeat Oregon 86-74.