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Officials say NFL planned lockout
The NFL's on-field officials say the league is paying lip service to player safety by contacting replacement officials. They also believe the NFL ...
Lin's departure a surprise to ex-coach, teammates
Mike D'Antoni was there for the start of Linsanity, Kobe Bryant on the wrong end of its greatest highlight. Neither imagined next season opening ...
Linsanity to Houston as Knicks pass on Jeremy
The New York Knicks decided that Linsanity would have only a one-season run on Broadway. Lin is headed back to Houston after the Knicks decided on ...
Goodbye, Linsanity: Knicks let Lin walk
Say goodbye to Linsanity, New York. Jeremy Lin is taking his game off Broadway — way off — to Houston after the Knicks announced Tuesday night they ...
New-look Nets re-sign Humphries to two-year deal
The Brooklyn Nets continued their offseason barrage of signings Tuesday, agreeing to a new, two-year deal with power forward Kris Humphries.
Hardwick to work security at Olympics
Kelly Hardwick will be headed to the Olympics after all. The NBA security official who filed an employee discrimination lawsuit against U.S.
Obama takes in Olympic basketball tune-ups
President Barack Obama basked in the glow of the Olympics on Monday, getting a courtside look at LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and other members of USA ...
For Knicks, match Lin or risk regret if he goes
This would have been such an obvious decision in February. Jeremy Lin was Kobe Bryant's equal on the court and at the souvenir stand during a ...
NY Knicks' Kidd arrested on DWI charge in Hamptons
Jason Kidd mentoring Jeremy Lin was a nice story last week. Then Kidd was arrested on a drunken-driving charge, Lin's departure from New York for a ...
Melo: Up to Knicks to match 'ridiculous' Lin deal
Carmelo Anthony said Sunday it's up to the New York Knicks to decide if they want to match the "ridiculous contract" that the Houston Rockets have ...
Felton returning to Knicks as option if Lin goes
Raymond Felton is returning to New York, calling into question whether the Knicks plan to re-sign fellow point guard Jeremy Lin. Felton's agent ...
NBA rookie of year Kyrie Irving breaks right hand
Kyrie Irving, the NBA's reigning rookie of the year, broke his right hand during the Cavaliers' practice on Saturday in Las Vegas. Irving will return ...
AP Source: Lin signs offer sheet with Rockets
The Houston Rockets had Jeremy Lin in training camp last December. Now they want him back. Lin has signed an offer sheet with Houston, according to ...
Freed Israeli soldier a mystery despite exposure
Nine months after he was freed from Hamas captivity in a lopsided prisoner swap, Gilad Schalit is emerging from the shadows — showing up at parties, ...
Kidd-Gilchrist at peace with speech disorder
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist continues to work hard off the basketball court so he'll be able to confidently talk about his success on it. It hasn't been ...
Griffin out, Davis has shot for US basketball team
Anthony Davis was seated on the court, the best players in the world towering above him. The NBA rookie had just been fouled while making a 3-pointer, ...
Clippers' Griffin out of Olympics with knee injury
Blake Griffin will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and the U.S. forward will miss the Olympics. Griffin returned to Los Angeles ...
Heat get 2 new shooters; no deal for Magic center
The Miami Heat got two more shooters. The Orlando Magic, at least for now, are keeping their center. A flurry of deals were completed Wednesday and ...
Steve Nash surprised to find himself with Lakers
Steve Nash knew the scene was more than a bit surreal when he stood in the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex, grinning and holding up a gold No.
Magic GM: Howard talks with Nets 'stationary'
Magic general manager Rob Hennigan said Wednesday that trade talks involving Dwight Howard with the Brooklyn Nets are "stationary," but that ...
Williams signs Nets deal, Griffin extends in LA
Deron Williams hit the jackpot in Las Vegas, and Blake Griffin signed on for a few more years in Los Angeles. Free agents in the NBA could finally ...
Clippers sign Griffin to 5-year extension
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed All-Star forward Blake Griffin to a five-year contract extension that could be worth up to $95 million. The team ...
Rashard Lewis decides to sign with Heat
Rashard Lewis has decided to join the Miami Heat, becoming yet another shooting option for the reigning NBA champions. Agent Tony Dutt said the free ...
Lakers owner Jerry Buss treated for dehydration
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss is being treated at a hospital for dehydration. Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed Tuesday that Buss is in a ...