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. 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. 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. Fired referee on list for replacement training camp next weekNEW YORK — A referee who was previously fired by the NBA is among the group of replacements who have agreed to participate in training camp next week. Spain defeats Greece 82-64 to reach final at European basketball championshipKATOWICE, Poland — World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. LeBron James signs in Cleveland - books, that is, as fans camp out for chance to get autographWESTLAKE, Ohio — LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers. Little’s steal and layup give Storm 75-74 win to even first-round series with SparksSEATTLE — Camille Little stole an inbounds pass and laid it in with 5 seconds left, helping the Seattle Storm stun the Los Angeles Sparks 75-74 on Friday night and even the best-of-3 WNBA Western Conference semifinals. Nolan scores 22, Zellous adds 21 as Shock advance in WNBA playoffs with 94-79 win over DreamDULUTH, Ga. — Deanna Nolan scored 22 points and Shavonte Zellous added 21 to help the Detroit Shock advance to the WNBA’s Eastern Conference finals with a 94-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. James signs in Cleveland _ books, that is, as fans camp out for chance to get his autographWESTLAKE, Ohio — LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers. Cleveland Cavaliers star Delonte West arrested after Md. traffic stop; found carrying 3 gunsUPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case. NBA to train replacement referees next week after failing to reach accord with referee unionNEW YORK — The NBA will hold training camp next week with replacement officials, saying the referees union has rejected its final contract offer. Sign of the times: Cleveland fans camp out for chance to get LeBron James to autograph bookWESTLAKE, Ohio — Ideally, Cleveland fans want LeBron James to sign a contract extension. LeBron James’ book signing draws fans waiting hours in tents and sleeping bagsWESTLAKE, Ohio — Cleveland area fans have camped out in tents and sleeping bags for the chance to get LeBron James’ autograph on his new book. Young scores 24 points to give Silver Stars 92-91 win over MercurySAN ANTONIO — Sophia Young scored 24 points to lead the San Antonio Silver Stars to a 92-91 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night in the opening game of the WNBA’s Western Conference first-round series. Catchings, Fever heat up in fourth quarter for 88-79 win over Mystics in playoff openerCOLLEGE PARK, Md. — Tamika Catchings had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the top-seeded Indiana Fever opened the fourth quarter with a 17-3 run to pull away from the Washington Mystics for an 88-79 victory in the opener of their Eastern Conference first-round series Thursday night. Free agent swingman Desmond Mason signs one-year deal with KingsFree-agent swingman Desmond Mason signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Trail Blazers add experience with forward Juwan HowardPORTLAND, Ore. — Veteran forward Juwan Howard signed a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Thursday. Lead negotiatior for referees union says lockout appears ‘imminent and unavoidable’NEW YORK — The lead negotiator and spokesman for the NBA’s referees union said Thursday a lockout appears “imminent and unavoidable” following the latest breakdown in talks. Person with knowledge of deal tells AP that Desmond Mason could soon sign with KingsFree-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. The King (James) of Comedy: LeBron to play himself in upcoming movieCLEVELAND — LeBron James is leaving Cleveland — for Hollywood. NBA referees reject latest contract proposal, remain hopeful of reaching new dealNEW YORK — NBA referees have voted unanimously against the NBA’s latest contract proposal, but remain hopeful a deal can be reached in time to avoid a lockout. Thompson scores 16 points, Sparks beat Storm 70-63 in playoff openerLOS ANGELES — Tina Thompson hit a key 3-pointer with 5:44 remaining and the Los Angeles Sparks went on to a 70-63 victory over the Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series Wednesday night. Nolan scores 25 points, Braxton adds 16 as Shock rally to beat Dream 94-89 in playoff openerAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan scored 25 points and Kara Braxton added 16 as the Detroit Shock rallied for a 94-89 victory over the Atlanta Dream in the opener of Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night. Billionaire shopping mall magnate, Indiana Pacers co-owner Mel Simon dies at 82INDIANAPOLIS — Building suburban indoor malls that drew generations of American shoppers was Melvin Simon’s specialty. He was among the first to jump on the trend in the 1960s, starting a company that eventually made him a billionaire and became the largest in the business. Spain, Serbia clinch spots in quarterfinals at European basketball championshipLODZ, Poland — World champion Spain and Serbia clinched the final two spots in the quarterfinals at the European basketball championship on Wednesday. Billionaire shopping mall magnate, Indiana Pacers co-owner Melvin Simon dies at 82INDIANAPOLIS — Melvin Simon, the son of a New York City tailor who started what is now the country’s largest shopping mall company and owned the NBA’s Indiana Pacers with his brother, died Wednesday, a spokesman said. He was 82. |
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