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The New Jersey Nets play in a place often referred to as the Swamp, a nickname that has never been more fitting because the Nets are definitely stuck.
The gym is adorned with championship banners, expectations are high, and the players gasp and burn their way through sprints during the first days of basketball practice at Wyoming Indian High School.
DAPHNE, Ala. - Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a basketball legend in his own right, leaves little doubt about his selection for the best player of all-time. “There’s Michael Jordan, and then there is the rest of us,” Johnson once said.
Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.
Swine flu has forced the Spanish basketball league to postpone a game for the second time this season.
The Shaquille O’Neal era debuts Tuesday night at The Q, but nobody, even Shaq, can be sure what it portends for the Cavaliers.
Kevin Widemond, a 23-year-old American guard, died of a heart attack during a Portuguese basketball tournament.
Philadelphia police say former Temple University basketball star Dionte Christmas, who was cut by the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, has been arrested on firearms charges.
Chris Kaman scored 18 points and Sebastian Telfair added 15 to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 108-96 exhibition victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on Tuesday night.
LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal each scored 12 points and Shaq took his first dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers' stands in a 111-94 preseason win against Olympiacos of Greece on Monday night.
Tony Parker scored 12 points in his preseason debut and the San Antonio Spurs gave the first full glimpse of their overhauled roster in a 107-89 victory over Olympiakos in an exhibition game Friday night.
You could call it the Obama All-Stars vs. the Capitol Hills.
The first pan-ASEAN professional basketball league was officially launched Monday.
The owner of the Utah Jazz's NBA Development League team wants to see Michael Jordan go 1-on-1 against Bryon Russell one more time.
Of course Tamir Goodman would still be starring on the basketball court now.
A Las Vegas court has pushed back a status check to Oct. 29 for former NBA all-star Antoine Walker, amid talk of possible repayment in an $822,500 casino gambling debt case.
Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead world champion Spain to a 85-63 win over Serbia in the final of the European basketball championship Sunday.
Jerry Sloan needed a little coaxing from his children before acknowledging he may be Hall of Fame material.
From the coach who cut him to the players who disrespected him, Michael Jordan never forgot a slight.
Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol scored 19 points and had eight rebounds Monday to lead world champion Spain over Lithuania 84-70 in the second round of the European basketball championship.
Police say a shooting during a pickup basketball game at a Philadelphia recreation center has left a 23-year-old man dead and his 19-year-old brother wounded.
Oscar Robertson and coach Pete Newell will be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame for leading the United States to the basketball gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Former Princeton star Armond Hill and one-time College of Charleston coach John Kresse headline the 2009 class of the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame.
Celizic: If I were a Kentucky Wildcat fan, I’d be very unhappy to hear my college president and athletic director stand up for the serial program-wrecker they hired to coach the basketball team.
A Muslim woman has been told by Swiss basketball authorities she can't wear a headscarf when she plays in league games.
Ex-NBA ref says mob threatened familyDisgraced ex-NBA referee Tim Donaghy tells "60 Minutes" the mob threatened his family to ensure he provided his insider picks to inform betting on games.
Ex-track star Marion Jones wants to play in WNBADisgraced track star Marion Jones is training for a comeback - in the WNBA.
In Wyoming, basketball drives reservation's prideETHETE, Wyo. (AP) - The gym is adorned with championship banners, expectations are high, and the players gasp and burn their way through sprints during the first days of basketball practice at Wyoming Indian High School.
NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweetsThe NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules.
Bucks guard Michael Redd out again with sore kneeBucks guard Michael Redd will not play against the Orlando Magic because of a sore left knee.
Report: Former MVP Allen Iverson set to retireWith no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.
10-time All-Star Iverson reportedly will retireAllen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report. Commentator Stephen A. Smith published a statement on his Web site Wednesday attributed to Iverson.
President Obama Sucks.... at GolfOne day last summer, Gene Mulak, observing carnage in the sand trap, decided it was time to rescue the Leader of the Free World.
NBA D-League On The Rise - Sports Biz with Darren RovellTeams owned by the NBA with generic logos in seemingly random cities in the South have been substituted by strategically placed teams with intricate brand identities, NBA affiliations and passionate owners who are working hard to connect to the communities they play in.
Court: NY can seize property for new NJ Nets arenaNew York's top court ruled Tuesday that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that includes a new arena for the New Jersey Nets.
Celtics sink Knicks on Garnett's buzzer-beaterKevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agentAllen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.
Chris Webber Calls Sacramento 'Cowtown'SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Former Kings star Chris Webber made a passing reference to Sacramento as a "cowtown" during a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Radio.
Knicks must decide if Iverson is their AnswerThe New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson over the summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering.
Athletes like Allen Iverson ill-prepared for life after celebrityIf this is indeed the end for Allen Iverson as a professional basketball player, he offers society the following: A former athlete with an inability to cohabitate with co-workers. His neck tattoo eliminates him from most white-collar jobs.
NOW Magazine // Daily // Raptors and Leafs, a tale of two citiesWhat do fans of Toronto's sports teams say about the city? By Enzo Di Matteo Tripped over this stencil spray-painted on the sidewalk at the corner of Jarvis and Queen the other day – Leafs nation: spirit is everything; Raptors nation: we prefer winning.
MRI confirms ankle sprain for Chris PaulFurther tests on Chris Paul's ankle show nothing beyond a sprain, but there is no timetable for the star point guard's return to the New Orleans Hornets.
Bobcats acquire disgruntled Jackson from WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal that pairs him with coach Larry Brown.
Young, Talented and Unhappy Playing Basketball Overseas - NYTimes.comJeremy Tyler came to this scenic city overlooking the Mediterranean as a trailblazer. As the first American basketball player to skip his senior year of high school to play professionally overseas, Tyler signed a $140,000 deal to play for Maccabi Haifa this year.
Jeremy Tyler�s Rocky Overseas Trip - The Quad Blog - NYTimes.comBrandon Jennings has emerged as perhaps the best rookie in the early going of the N.B.A. season His transition to the league has been seemingly seamless, and he's created a buzz that hasn't been seen around basketball in Milwaukee in years.
LeBron to switch numbers as Jordan tributeLeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan.
Jordan son chooses dad's Nike in UCF game; adidas drops $3-M dealORLANDO, Fla. -- A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son will wear at the University of Central Florida has cost the school any future sponsorship with adidas.
Sacramento Kings' Nocioni Accused Of DUISACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Kings player Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, police said.
Binghamton Puts Coach Broadus of Embattled Basketball Team on Leave - NYTimes.comBinghamton University placed its men's basketball coach, Kevin Broadus, on a paid leave of absence Wednesday, the latest blow to a program and a university in turmoil.
Cavs' West faces more weapons charges in MarylandCleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was indicted Tuesday on additional weapons and traffic charges stemming from his Sept. 17 arrest for speeding on a motorcycle and carrying multiple weapons.
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