http://www.mail.com/subjects/3584-mens-basketball.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/3584-mens-basketball.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862210-nba-union-head-hunter-indefinite-leave.html NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players put union chief Billy Hunter on an indefinite leave Friday, two weeks after a report they commissioned questioned Hunter's leadership and criticized him for bad decisions and questionable business practices. The union is forming an interim executive committee and an advisory committee, the group's president, Derek Fisher, said ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862210-nba-union-head-hunter-indefinite-leave.html 2013-02-01T22:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862558-james-worried-top-paid-player.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James wants to win as many championships as he can. When it comes to the titles dictated by money, he's not that interested. The Miami Heat star says he's not worried about being the NBA's highest-paid player. "It doesn't matter to me being the highest-paid player in the league," James said. "I think my value shows on the floor.... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1862558-james-worried-top-paid-player.html 2013-02-01T23:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1861164-carville-matalin-enjoy-role-big-easy-boosters.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Mary Matalin heard a baby cry during a Super Bowl news conference this week, she paused midsentence, peered in the direction of the fussing child and asked: "Is that my husband?" Matalin, the noted Republican political pundit, isn't shy about making jokes at the expense of Democratic strategist James Carville, who went from being h... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1861164-carville-matalin-enjoy-role-big-easy-boosters.html 2013-02-01T07:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1860274-rubio-stands-up-fellow-spaniard-pau-gasol.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ricky Rubio is standing up for his fellow Spaniard Pau Gasol, saying he doesn't think it's fair that the Los Angeles Lakers are bringing Gasol off the bench this season. Rubio was asked about his close friend Gasol on Thursday, one day before his Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to host the Lakers. The two talk often during the sea... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1860274-rubio-stands-up-fellow-spaniard-pau-gasol.html 2013-01-31T21:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858016-brees-wants-to-bury-bounty-probe-help-orleans.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees wore gray sneakers to his first full day of Super Bowl-related appearances — a wise move for an ambassador of a city who had to walk briskly from end to end of a sprawling convention center to make all of his scheduled stops. Not only was the Saints' star quarterback a man on the move, but also ready to move on from the bitte... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858016-brees-wants-to-bury-bounty-probe-help-orleans.html 2013-01-31T18:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858212-suns-rally-to-beat-lakers-nashs-return-la.html PHOENIX (AP) — Steve Nash's first trip back to Phoenix to play the Suns was an evening of triumph. For the Suns, not Nash. Michael Beasley scored a season-high 27 points and the Suns rallied from 13 down in the fourth quarter to hand Nash's Los Angeles Lakers their eighth straight road loss 92-86 on Wednesday night. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858212-suns-rally-to-beat-lakers-nashs-return-la.html 2013-01-31T07:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858258-stanford-beats-no-10-oregon-76-52-randle.html STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford is making a habit of ruining Oregon's undefeated runs. Chasson Randle scored 17 points, Josh Huestis had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and the Cardinal stunned Oregon on a big stage again by routing the 10th-ranked Ducks 76-52 Wednesday night. More than two months after the Stanford football team handed Oregon its only loss o... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858258-stanford-beats-no-10-oregon-76-52-randle.html 2013-01-31T06:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858168-big-12-wants-ncaa-to-allow-conference-title-game.html STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the league likely will seek permission from the NCAA to hold a championship game even though it doesn't have the 12 members required under the current rules. Down to 10 members after the departure of Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri and Texas A&M in recent years, the Big 12 was forced to do without... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1858168-big-12-wants-ncaa-to-allow-conference-title-game.html 2013-01-31T04:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858180-heat-blow-nets-2nd-half-win-105-85.html NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James arrived in Brooklyn to an unfriendly welcome from the Nets' Reggie Evans, who downplayed Miami's title and James' talents. Bad idea, though James decided not to fire back. "I let my game do the talking," James said. No other response was necessary. James had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Heat blew out Bro... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858180-heat-blow-nets-2nd-half-win-105-85.html 2013-01-31T04:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run in the powerful Western Conference. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Cal... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html 2013-01-31T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858038-top-ranked-michigan-rolls-northwestern-68-46.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Trey Burke raised his eyebrows in disbelief when asked about Michigan's most remarkable stat of the night. "We only had two turnovers as a team?" Burke said. The top-ranked Wolverines were nearly flawless at the start Wednesday night, and they went on to an easy 68-46 victory over Northwestern. Burke had 18 points and eight assists... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1858038-top-ranked-michigan-rolls-northwestern-68-46.html 2013-01-31T01:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857702-syracuse-st-johns-series-through-14-15.html NEW YORK (AP) — Syracuse and St. John's started their basketball rivalry more than a century ago, and it will go for at least two more years even as the original members of the Big East Conference part ways next season. The schools announced Wednesday that a game will be played at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 15, 2013, and they will meet again at the Car... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857702-syracuse-st-johns-series-through-14-15.html 2013-01-30T21:37:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1857506-worm-turns-rodman-writes-book-children.html NEW YORK (AP) — Even Dennis Rodman laughs at the idea. "Kind of funny, huh?" he said. It's true, though. One of basketball's most outrageous personalities has written a book for kids. The Hall of Famer's book, "Dennis The Wild Bull," came out Wednesday and fans will immediately recognize Rodman's influence. The large red bull on the cover has flowing red ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1857506-worm-turns-rodman-writes-book-children.html 2013-01-30T21:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez has been chosen to replace the injured Rajon Rondo on the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Commissioner David Stern on Wednesday selected Lopez, who is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds for the second-place Nets. Rondo, the Boston Celtics point guard who was voted to start the Feb. 17 game in Houston,... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857650-brook-lopez-replaces-rondo-all-star-game.html 2013-01-30T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857314-transfers-providing-boost-college-basketball.html College basketball coaches all around the country are using experienced transfers to restock their rosters. Here are six programs that have received a big boost this season from players who got their start on a different campus. Some coaches have players who followed the conventional route of sitting out a year before beginning play with their new teams. ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857314-transfers-providing-boost-college-basketball.html 2013-01-30T19:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Oden's next comeback could be with the Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of Cleveland's interest said the team is exploring the possibility of signing Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick whose NBA career has been sabotaged by injuries. The Cavs are doing their due diligence while looking at Oden, said the person who spoke to The Ass... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html 2013-01-30T02:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1854978-hunter-fires-family-members-nba-players-union.html NEW YORK (AP) — Executive director Billy Hunter has fired his daughter and daughter-in-law from the NBA players' association, less than two weeks after a review criticized his hiring practices. In a letter to the union's special committee of players, dated Jan. 23, Hunter informed them that Robyn Hunter was to be let go as of Jan. 25. Megan Inaba will sta... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1854978-hunter-fires-family-members-nba-players-union.html 2013-01-29T22:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1853786-iverson-rules-basketball-return-d-league.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson is taking a pass on the D-League. Iverson, the 2001 NBA MVP, has turned down an opportunity to return to basketball with the Dallas Mavericks' Development League affiliate. He posted a series of tweets on Tuesday explaining his decision to decline an offer from Texas Legends' co-owner Donnie Nelson to join the team. ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1853786-iverson-rules-basketball-return-d-league.html 2013-01-29T19:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html DENVER (AP) — Andre Iguodala's defensive stop in the final moments helped the Nuggets survive a nerve-racking finish against the Pacers. Iguodala made a free throw with 0.4 seconds remaining after forcing a turnover to deny a last-second shot by Indiana, and Denver won 102-101 Monday night. "I'll admit I was a little nervous (about) missing those other fr... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html 2013-01-29T05:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852650-rockets-hand-jazz-worst-loss-125-80.html SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Houston Rockets had plenty of trouble getting to Salt Lake City as a blizzard left them grounded for a while in western Colorado. Once they arrived, they made the Jazz pay, rolling to a 125-80 victory on Monday night and handing Utah the most-lopsided home loss in franchise history. "We could have had Michael Jordan in his prime ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852650-rockets-hand-jazz-worst-loss-125-80.html 2013-01-29T04:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rudy Gay to Toronto. Rudy Gay to Boston. It's easier to count the teams who don't covet Gay. But as long as he's still with Memphis, Gay is doing what he can to help the Grizzlies win. Gay scored 26 points and scored the winning basket off his own rebound with 13.3 seconds left to lead Memphis to a 103-100 win over the Philadelphia 76e... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852626-grizzlies-rally-17-to-beat-76ers-103-100.html 2013-01-29T02:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851606-michigan-moves-to-no-1-ap-poll.html ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — John Beilein acknowledged Monday afternoon that he had quite a few text messages on his phone. The Michigan coach just hadn't checked them yet. "I've been absorbed in Northwestern tape," Beilein said. The Wolverines are No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time since their Fab Five days 20 years ago,... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851606-michigan-moves-to-no-1-ap-poll.html 2013-01-28T21:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851298-adelman-coaching-timberwolves-3-week-break.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rick Adelman is back on the court and coaching basketball after three weeks away to help his wife through a health scare. His Minnesota Timberwolves lost nine of 11 games without him to fall behind in the powerful Western Conference playoff race. Adelman helped restore hope in this downtrodden franchise when he came aboard before last s... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851298-adelman-coaching-timberwolves-3-week-break.html 2013-01-28T21:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851628-obama-honors-nba-champion-miami-heat.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama honored the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 NBA Championship title after falling short just a year before. "Everybody doing their part, is what finally put the Heat over the top," Obama said, as he welcomed the team to the White House Monday to celebrate their victory. The Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1851628-obama-honors-nba-champion-miami-heat.html 2013-01-28T20:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850944-aresco-big-east-to-add-12th-school.html CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — The Big East conference is looking to add another school, and may sign a TV package that includes multiple networks, commissioner Mike Aresco said Monday. Aresco spoke at a local chamber of commerce breakfast, and talked to reporters afterward. He said the Big East wants to keep its name as it rebrands, and no longer has any plans t... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850944-aresco-big-east-to-add-12th-school.html 2013-01-28T16:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics' grip on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference already was slipping. Now they'll have to hang on without Rajon Rondo. Boston's star point guard will miss the rest of the season and undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Celtics won without him on Sunday, beating the Miami Heat 100-9... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849728-loss-rondo-year-hurts-celts-playoff-chances.html 2013-01-28T08:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849898-kobe-leads-lakers-oklahoma-city-105-96.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, Steve Nash added seven of his 17 points in the final 5½ minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 Sunday. Pau Gasol scored 16 points in a reserve role as the Lakers picked up the most impressive victory of their thoroughly unimpressi... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849898-kobe-leads-lakers-oklahoma-city-105-96.html 2013-01-28T04:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850206-anthonys-9-3s-42-points-lead-knicks-hawks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony was so locked in, he didn't even realize how far he was shooting from. Those 3-pointers put him in the record book. A drive to the basket put the Knicks back in the win column. Anthony tied a franchise record with nine 3-pointers, then converted a go-ahead, three-point play with 12.5 seconds left to cap a 42-point night and... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1850206-anthonys-9-3s-42-points-lead-knicks-hawks.html 2013-01-28T02:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The news came during Boston's 100-98 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday in which Ray Allen returned to his old home court for the first time. "New guys are going to get an opportunity now," Bos... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1849662-celtics-rondo-tears-acl-season.html 2013-01-27T23:51:00Z