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WASHINGTON - Basketball star Yao Ming's foot injury continued to make waves after the Houston Rocket's team physician said it could threaten his next season or even his career.

NEW YORK - There must be something about basketball bloodlines.
INDIANAPOLIS - The economy wasn't the only reason Pacers president Larry Bird trimmed his international scouting trips during the past year.
BEIJING - Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an "unknown" amid rumors that the Cavaliers' new Chinese part owners want to sign him.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Kobe Bryant pulled Phil Jackson close, embracing his coach and looking him straight in the eyes.