Nets owner Ratner says sale to Russian businessman final piece to new arena, move to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner says the sale of the NBA team to Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov is the final piece to building an $800 million arena and moving the Nets to Brooklyn. Bobcats reach terms with former Hawks guard Flip Murray on 1-year dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Lee, Knicks reach 1-year contract for about $8 millionNEW YORK — Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce launches campaign to fight childhood obesityNEW YORK — Paul Pierce has launched a campaign to fight childhood obesity. Russian tycoon’s bid to purchase New Jersey Nets called ‘unpatriotic’MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid to buy the New Jersey Nets was called “unpatriotic” by a member of his country’s upper parliament chamber’s sports committee. China claim Asian Basketball Championship for womenCHENNAI - China romped to a facile 91-71 victory over defending champions South Korea in the final to annex their 11th title in the Asian Basketball Championship for women here Thursday. Is Dude Perfect’s claim of ‘world’s longest basketball shot’ real?LONDON - Six young Americans, who call themselves ‘Dude Perfect’, claim to have videotaped themselves sinking the world’s longest basketball shot. Taurasi scores 28 points in Phoenix’s 103-94 victory over Sparks in Game 1 of West finalsLOS ANGELES — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury hit 14 3-pointers to hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals. Encouraged by rebound from foot surgery, Yao won’t play next season but vows to returnHOUSTON — Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action — just not next season. Zellous scores 23, Nolan adds 22 to help Shock beat Fever 72-56 in Game 1 of East finalsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Shavonte Zellous scored 23 points and Deanna Nolan added 22 as the Detroit Shock easily cruised to a 72-56 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Timberwolves allow Blount to skip training camp, preseason and seek roster spot elsewhereMINNEAPOLIS — Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center. Utah Jazz say Matt Harpring won’t participate in camp, start of NBA seasonSALT LAKE CITY — Veteran forward Matt Harpring will not take part in the team’s training camp or preseason and will miss the start of the regular NBA season. From Russia with cash: Billionaire to buy New Jersey Nets, bring franchise to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Could the New Jersey Nets become the Nyets? NBA, players union wrap up second collective bargaining meetingNEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association already agree on one thing: They are glad they started talking early. Russia’s richest man reaches deal to buy controlling stake in NJ Nets, much of new arenaNEW YORK — Russia’s richest man has a deal to buy a controlling interest in the New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn. Person close to the situation says Tyshawn Taylor treated for thumb injury after scuffleLAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyshawn Taylor, a sophomore guard on the Kansas basketball team, was treated at a hospital Tuesday night after being injured in a scuffle among athletes, The Associated Press has learned. Major League Baseball opens China training center in quest to nurture game, find new talentWUXI, China — There’s a Babe Ruth in training right now. Here in China. Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says on his blog that he’s made offer to buy New Jersey NetsMOSCOW — Russia’s richest man, an amateur basketball player who made billions in metals, says he wants to buy the New Jersey Nets in exchange for funding the team’s troubled plans to build an arena in Brooklyn. NBA, players association differ over ability of replacement refereesNEW YORK — The NBA’s president of basketball operations is confident replacement officials would perform well if they are needed when games begin. ‘Haven’t sugarcoated anything’: New Wizards coach Saunders confident he, Arenas will get alongWASHINGTON — New Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders knows what he’s getting into with Gilbert Arenas. Sparks’ Leslie looking forward to challenging Phoenix in WNBA’s Western Conference finalsLOS ANGELES — Lisa Leslie got her wish when it comes to the Los Angeles Sparks’ opponent in the Western Conference finals. US women’s basketball team adds 14 players to training camp, including 4 more HuskiesU.S. women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma should feel right at home with the addition of four current or former UConn players to the national team training camp next week at American University in Washington, D.C. US women’s basketball team adds 14 players to training camp, including 4 more UConn HuskiesU.S. women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma should feel right at home with the addition of four current or former UConn players to the national team training camp next week at American University in Washington, D.C. India suffer fifth defeat in Asian Basketball ChampionshipCHENNAI - Japan snuffed out India 108-58 to confirm their progress to the semifinals of the 23rd Asian Basketball Championship for women here Tuesday. Taurasi has 30 points, rallies Mercury past Silver Stars 100-92 to advance to West finalsPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 30 points and keyed a tiebreaking run in the fourth quarter to help the Phoenix Mercury advance to the Western Conference finals with a 100-92 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars in Game 3 of their opening round series Monday night. Artest: Fans can point fingers at me if Lakers don’t repeat as NBA champsSAN DIEGO — Pardon Ron Artest if he’s a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. Reunited and it feels so good: Kidd, Marion glad to be teammates on MavericksDALLAS — Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances. Chris Paul not worried about replacement referees calling gamesNEW YORK — Because of his size, many teams will always try to be physical with Chris Paul. Ex-NBA player “Pooh” Richardson testifies about call from officer-friend before 2005 drug raidPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson reluctantly testified Monday that his close friend, a Philadelphia police officer, tipped him about an imminent drug raid involving his half-sister. Ex-NBA player testifies against officer-friend who tipped him off to raid on his sister’s homePHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson has testified in the trial of a police-officer friend charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid. Beasley returns to Heat workouts after rehab stayMIAMI — Michael Beasley is back with the Miami Heat. India suffer fourth defeat in Asian BasketballCHENNAI - Thailand earned their first win in four matches when they defeated India 78-67 in a Level-1 match of the 23rd Asian Basketball Championship for women here Monday. Oops, it happened again: Britney concert, title fight forces WNBA to shift more playoffsLOS ANGELES — Oops, it happened again. Parker scores 22, leads Sparks over Storm 75-64 in decisive Game 3 of WNBA playoffsSEATTLE — Candace Parker scored 22 points and keyed a second-quarter run that led the Los Angeles Sparks over the Seattle Storm 75-64 Sunday in the deciding third game of the WNBA Western Conference semifinals. Gasol, Spain pound Serbia 85-63 to win first European basketball titleKATOWICE, Poland — 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. |
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