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Mon., Jan. 2, 2012
LeBron James, longtime girlfriend engaged
LeBron James and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson are engaged. With a number of teammates and close friends looking on, the Miami Heat star surprised his high school sweetheart Saturday night …
Sat., Dec. 31, 2011
Lesnar retires after loss to Overeem
Mixed martial arts: Brock Lesnar retired from mixed martial arts after Alistair Overeem stopped him with one vicious kick to the body in the first round of their heavyweight bout …
Tue., Dec. 27, 2011
Aldridge helps Trail Blazers win opener
NBA: LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and seven rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers opened their season with a 107-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night in Portland. …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Knicks slip past Celtics
NEW YORK – Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks know it will never be easy against the Celtics. Not beating them in one game, and certainly not beating them for a …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Dallas fans boo Stern at ceremony
DALLAS – NBA Commissioner David Stern opened his lockout-delayed season by hearing boos from Mavericks fans. Stern was in Dallas for the NBA finals rematch between the Mavericks and Heat, …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Paul paces Clippers in debut win
OAKLAND, Calif. – Prize acquisition Chris Paul had 20 points and nine assists in his much-anticipated Clippers debut, Blake Griffin added 22 points and seven rebounds and Los Angeles beat …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Bulls shock Lakers with 17-5 spurt at end to pull out win
LOS ANGELES – Derrick Rose drove the lane and lofted home a smooth floating shot for the winning points in the Chicago Bulls’ opener, just in case anybody doubted the …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Miami spoils Dallas’ party
DALLAS – While Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were on the court celebrating the championship they won over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade last season, the Miami Heat were …
Mon., Dec. 26, 2011
Durant sparks Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder come into the new season with lofty goals. They looked very much like a contender in their opener. Kevin Durant scored 30 points …
Sun., Dec. 25, 2011
Frenzy allowed NBA to open on Christmas
LOS ANGELES – The insanity began not long after the lockout ended. Neil Olshey’s days would start with 6 a.m. calls to agents on the East Coast.
Sat., Dec. 24, 2011
Wade, James close as brothers
MIAMI – Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are known to bicker like brothers. They screamed at one another more than once during Miami Heat playoff games last season. And when …
Sat., Dec. 24, 2011
It’s Shaq vs. Barkley in TNT’s studio
The intriguing media storyline of this abbreviated NBA season is Shaquille O’Neal’s transition to TV and seeing exactly how two larger-than-life personalities (Shaq and Charles Barkley, pictured together) will play …
Thu., Dec. 22, 2011
Kobe Bryant day-to-day with torn wrist ligament
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant did not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason finale against the Clippers on Wednesday night, a 108-103 loss, because of a torn ligament in …
Tue., Dec. 20, 2011
Newsmakers
Agreed The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a five-year deal with restricted free agent Arron Afflalo. The Denver Post first reported Monday night that the guard agreed to a contract …
Tue., Dec. 20, 2011
NBA gives new meaning to Christmas
So the NBA is back in business on Sunday – not just any Sunday, but Christmas, baby! – with a Santa- busting slate of five TV games. There will be …
Mon., Dec. 19, 2011
World Peace willing to give coming off bench a chance
LOS ANGELES – Three months after he changed his name and went sashaying across a ballroom floor on national television, Metta World Peace has stepped back into a familiar role. …
Mon., Dec. 19, 2011
In brief: Oral Roberts tops depleted Musketeers
Men’s basketball: Oral Roberts doesn’t mind the asterisk that will get attached to this one. Dominique Morrison scored 19 points Sunday in Cincinnati, leading the Golden Eagles (8-4) to a …
Sun., Dec. 18, 2011
Lakers get Christmas visit from the Grinch
It started innocently enough, with the Los Angeles Lakers swooping in as the NBA lockout ended to grab Chris Paul and add another superstar for the beautiful people sitting courtside …
Sat., Dec. 17, 2011
Rubio to make long-awaited debut with Timberwolves
For two years, Ricky Rubio has been little more than a myth for the Minnesota Timberwolves and their success-starved fans. They salivated over grainy YouTube clips of Rubio’s fancy passing …
Fri., Dec. 16, 2011
Free agent Crawford heading to Portland Trail Blazers
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has joined the Portland Trail Blazers. Crawford, who was reportedly considering Sacramento and the Blazers, announced his choice on Twitter, posting “Rip city!!!”
Thu., Dec. 15, 2011
Hornets trade All-Star Paul to Clippers
NEW ORLEANS – Chris Paul is headed to Los Angeles for real this time – to the Clippers, not the Lakers. The Hornets traded Chris Paul to the Los Angeles …
Tue., Dec. 13, 2011
Penguins star Crosby back on sideline
Hockey: The tests indicate Sidney Crosby doesn’t have a concussion. Crosby’s body isn’t quite so sure. The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar said Monday he’s dealing with a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms …
Mon., Dec. 12, 2011, 4:29 p.m.
Billionaire N.J. Nets owner to challenge Putin for Russian presidency
After a week of surprising challenges to his authority, Vladimir Putin faces a new one from one of Russia’s richest and most glamorous figures: The billionaire owner of the New …
Sun., Dec. 11, 2011
All-Stars Howard, Paul at center of trade talks
While the New Orleans Hornets try to trade Chris Paul, Dwight Howard wants to be moved, too. Howard has formally requested a trade from the Orlando Magic, general manager Otis …
Sat., Dec. 10, 2011, 6:56 p.m.
Turiaf traded to Wizards; Pargo signs with Memphis
Former Gonzaga basketball player Ronny Turiaf and Jeremy Pargo were involved in NBA transactions on Saturday.
Sat., Dec. 10, 2011
Hornets still looking to trade Paul
WESTWEGO, La. – While Chris Paul darted around a basketball court in a black Hornets practice uniform, the only NBA team for which he has played resumed trade talks for …
Sat., Dec. 10, 2011
Moves aplenty in NBA
The NBA’s amnesty era is under way. Taking advantage of the league’s new get-out-of-a-contract card, the Orlando Magic waived Gilbert Arenas and the $62 million he was owed over the …
Sat., Dec. 10, 2011
NBA lockout solved zero
PHILADELPHIA – The Chris Paul fiasco places on center stage exactly what was accomplished during the NBA lockout. Absolutely nothing.
Sat., Dec. 10, 2011
Bad knees end Roy’s 5-year career with Blazers
PORTLAND – Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Brandon Roy told the team that he is retiring because of ongoing difficulty with his knees. Portland players were informed of Roy’s decision …
Sun., Dec. 4, 2011
Bosh bulks up for Heat, prepared to play center
MIAMI – Heat power forward Chris Bosh is ready, willing, and, this time, able to play center if called upon. After shying from the assignment for much of his career, …