Rubio’s replacement: Timberwolves introduce free agent signee Ramon SessionsMINNEAPOLIS — When Ricky Rubio told the Minnesota Timberwolves he was planning on staying in Spain for at least the next two years, word quickly spread to restricted free agent Ramon Sessions. All Heat basketball operations employees, including Riley and Spoelstra, taking cuts in salaryMIAMI — Miami Heat basketball operations employees have accepted up to a 20 percent pay cut in order to avoid layoffs. Phoenix Suns agree on contract buyout with swingman Sasha PavlovicPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to the Cavaliers. Top teams arrive for Asian Meet basketballCHENNAI - With the arrival of the Big Four - Korea, Chinese Taipei, Japan and China, the excitement ahead of the 23rd FIBA Asian Womens basketball championship, commencing here Thursday, was fairly apparent. ‘Being a mother and wife is obviously my first priority,’says ClijstersNEW YORK - US Open woman’s champion Kim Clijsters has said that while it is nice to win a Grand Slam title after two-years off the circuit, being a mother and a wife is her first priority. Basketball legend Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of FameLONDON - Basketball legend Michael Jordan has been awarded a place in the sport’s Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Detroit Shock announce contract extensions for Nolan, Smith, PiersonAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The Detroit Shock say they’ve signed contract extensions with Deanna Nolan, Katie Smith and Plenette Pierson. Seattle Storm sign coach Brian Agler to 2-year contract extensionSEATTLE — Just before the start of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm have signed coach Brian Agler to a two-year contract extension. Blake Griffin cleared to participate in Clippers’ workoutsLOS ANGELES — No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league. Powell has 27 points, 12 boards and sets Monarchs’ season scoring mark in 88-66 win over LynxSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nicole Powell had 27 points and set Sacramento’s single-season scoring record as the Monarchs cruised to an 88-66 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday night in the season finale for both teams. ‘Sesame Street’ conflict forces Atlanta Dream out of home arena for WNBA playoff gameATLANTA — The Atlanta Dream will be forced out of their home arena for the first round of the WNBA playoffs because of “Sesame Street.” Fever’s Catchings, Moore get hurt in meaningless finale, 95-85 loss to SunUNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kerri Gardin had 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists to help the Connecticut Sun beat an injury-prone Indiana Fever team 95-85 Sunday. Carson scores 17 points, Jackson adds 12 as Liberty close season with 86-65 win over MysticsNEW YORK — Essence Carson scored 17 points, Tiffany Jackson added 12 and the New York Liberty closed their disappointing season with an 86-65 victory over the playoff-bound Washington Mystics on Sunday. Parker’s 24 points, 14 boards lead Sparks past Mercury 81-78PHOENIX — Candace Parker scored 24 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked three shots to lead the Los Angeles Sparks past the Phoenix Mercury 81-78 Sunday in the regular-season finale for both playoff-bound teams. Johnson’s 16, Burse’s 15 lead Storm past Silver Stars 64-55SAN ANTONIO — Shannon Johnson scored 16 points and Janell Burse added 15 to lead the Seattle Storm to a 64-55 win over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Saturday night. Zellous scores 20 as Shock eliminate Sky from playoff pictureCHICAGO — Shavonte Zellous scored 20 points and Deanna Nolan added 19 to lead the Detroit Shock to an 80-69 win over Chicago on Saturday night, eliminating the Sky from playoff contention. Harding’s 25 points lead Mystics past Dream with 82-64 victoryWASHINGTON — Lindsey Harding scored 25 points and the Washington Mystics kept their playoff hopes alive with an 82-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Saturday night. Turkey beats Spain 63-60 to remain undefeated at European basketball championshipLODZ, Poland — Turkey remained undefeated at the European basketball championship Saturday with a 63-60 victory over Spain, the world champions who are led by NBA stars Pau Gasol and Rudy Fernandez. Francona’s best player hit .202, made it into Hall of Fame anywayBOSTON — When Michael Jordan was inducted into the basketball hall of fame on Friday night, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona was 90 miles away trying to shuffle his pitching staff to deal with a rain delay. DeSouza’s double-double helps Dream clinch playoff berth with 88-64 drubbing of SunATLANTA — Erika DeSouza had 15 points and 15 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream clinch a playoff berth with a 88-64 win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday night. Michigan State trustees OK contract extensions for athletic director, coachesEAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University trustees have approved contract extensions through 2016 for men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo, football coach Mark Dantonio and athletics director Mark Hollis. Jordan reaches new heights with Hall of Fame enshrinementSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — From the coach who cut him to the players who disrespected him, Michael Jordan never forgot a slight. Taurasi’s 22 points help Mercury beat Storm 92-84 in OT to earn home-court throughout playoffsSEATTLE — Diana Taurasi scored five of her 22 points in overtime, and the Phoenix Mercury went on to a 92-84 victory against the injury-depleted Seattle Storm on Thursday night, clinching home-court advantage for the entire WNBA playoffs. Hammon scores 27 points to lead Silver Stars past Monarchs, 80-71SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Becky Hammon scored 27 points to lead San Antonio to an 80-71 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Thursday night, moving the Silver Stars one win from securing a playoff berth. Nolan scores 34 points to lead Shock back to playoffs with 94-87 OT win against LibertyAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan scored 34 points to lead Detroit to a 94-87 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday night, helping the defending champion Shock clinch a playoff spot. Toliver scores 19 points to help Sky beat Fever 86-79, moving closer to first playoff berthCHICAGO — Kristi Toliver scored 19 points, Candice Dupree and Mistie Bass had 15 each and the Chicago Sky beat the Indiana Fever 86-79 Thursday night to close in on the franchise’s first playoff berth. Nolan scores 34 points to lead Shock to verge of playoffs with 94-87 OT win against LibertyAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan scored 34 points to lead Detroit to a 94-87 victory over the New York Liberty on Thursday night, moving the defending champion Shock on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. Storm sign All-Star guard Sue Bird to multiyear contract extensionSEATTLE — Sue Bird has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to stay with the Seattle Storm, keeping the All-Star guard with the only WNBA team she’s played for. Arkansas’ Fortson may be disciplined over crass Twitter message made during rape investigationLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — One of Arkansas’ basketball team’s leading scorers could be disciplined over a crass comment he made on the Internet as police investigated fellow players over an alleged rape, an athletic department spokesman said Thursday. Hall of Fame enshrines reluctant stars in Sloan, StocktonSALT LAKE CITY — Jerry Sloan needed a little coaxing from his children before acknowledging he may be Hall of Fame material. A coronation for a man who walks on air: Jordan leads a distinguished 2009 Hall of Fame classSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Michael Jordan was the best, no doubt about it. NBA referees bracing for lockout at start of season after breakdown in contract talksNBA referees are prepared to be locked out for the start of the season after negotiations with the league on a new contract broke down this week when David Stern ended the latest bargaining session. Racing to meet financing deadline, developer unveils revamped design for NBA arena in BrooklynNEW YORK — With just months to go until a critical financing deadline, the developer trying to move the New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn unveiled a revamped design for the team’s new arena Wednesday. Minnesota Lynx keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Detroit ShockMINNEAPOLIS — Anna Montanana’s putback with 28.6 seconds capped her career night and gave the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Lynx a 75-72 victory over the Detroit Shock on Wednesday night. Connecticut coach’s daughter says she’s hired by The Hartford Courant to cover teamHARTFORD, Conn. — A daughter of Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma said Wednesday she’s been hired by The Hartford Courant to help cover the six-time national championship team. |
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