Newsmakers

Unveiled NBA champion LeBron James’ name is now flying over the Miami Heat’s home court. The Heat unveiled a banner to commemorate James’ participation on the gold-medal winning U.S. men’s basketball team at this summer’s London Olympics. James’ banner sways next to those honoring previous Heat players who were gold-medal winners.

Injured Guard Steve Nash has a small fracture in his left leg and will be out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup for at least another week.

• An MRI exam on the Golden State Warriors’ Brandon Rush revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Rush will have season-ending surgery.

• Hawks forward Josh Smith will miss tonight’s game at Oklahoma City because of a right ankle sprain. Atlanta says Smith won’t travel with the team.

Rejected Skier Lindsey Vonn’s request to compete in a men’s World Cup downhill race has been rejected by the International Ski Federation.

Agreed Suspended pitcher Bartolo Colon is getting a second chance with the Oakland Athletics, agreeing to terms on a one-year contract.

Announced Montreal Impact coach Jesse Marsch is done after one season in Major League Soccer. The announcement came days after the club ended its expansion season with a 12-16-6 record.

Obtained An Italian newspaper obtained printed e-mails and details of bank transfers that allegedly demonstrate how Alexandre Vinokourov paid off breakaway companion Alexandr Kolobnev to win the 2010 Liege-Bastogne-Liege cycling classic.

Died Virginia Commonwealth baseball coach Paul Keyes has died from cancer. He was 50 and was diagnosed in April with Stage 4 melanoma.