Archive for August, 2007
Divers search for missing father of Magic’s Nelson
Divers resumed searching the Delaware River on Friday for the father of Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson.
Celtics’ Posey to appeal one-game suspension
Boston Celtics’ James Posey has been suspended for one game by the NBA after pleading ‘no contest’ to charges of reckless driving.
Posey to fight suspension for ‘bad arrest’
Boston Celtics forward James Posey was suspended by the NBA for one game on Friday for pleading no contest to reckless driving stemming from an incident in April.
Stars take swipe at NBA’s referee scandal in ad
A Dallas Stars billboard takes a swipe at the NBA’s referee scandal.
Knicks’ Morris pleads guilty to driving charge
New York Knicks center Randolph Morris pleaded guilty Friday to reckless driving and agreed to pay a $100 fine.
Sheridan: Previewing the TOA semifinal matchups
Chris Sheridan breaks down the semifinal matchups in the Tournament of the Americas, and picks the winners.
Former Terp star Baxter gets 60-day prison term
A federal judge sentenced former University of Maryland basketball star Lonny Baxter to 60 days in prison on Friday for illegally shipping firearms.
Knicks’ Morris pleads guilty to reckless driving
New York Knicks center Randolph Morris pleaded guilty Friday to reckless driving and agreed to pay a $100 fine.
Divers search for father of Magic’s Nelson
Divers resumed searching the Delaware River on Friday for the father of Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson.
Bucks finally sign Yi Jianlian to deal
Yi Jianlian is going to play for the Milwaukee Bucks after all.
Kobe, U.S. knock out Argentina in Vegas
A new and improved U.S. team was too good for Argentina’s B team.
Spurs’ Elson hurts eye, will have surgery
San Antonio Spurs center Francisco Elson injured his left eye during a game this summer and will have surgery in the coming week.
Veteran Thibodeau joins staff in Boston
The Boston Celtics added veteran NBA coach Tom Thibodeau, known as a defensive specialist, to their coaching staff Thursday.
Defensive wizard Thibodeau joins Celtics’ staff
The Boston Celtics added veteran NBA coach Tom Thibodeau, known as a defensive specialist, to their coaching staff Thursday.
Sheridan: U.S. and Argentina vie to rule Western Hemisphere
Argentina has burned the U.S. before. Sending them packing to the pampas is Team USA’s plan.
Ex-prosecutor to represent refs in review
A former federal prosecutor tapped to represent NBA referees in the league’s review of its officiating counseled five referees interviewed by the FBI during the Tim Donaghy probe.
Ex-prosecutor counseled refs during FBI probe
A former federal prosecutor tapped to represent NBA referees in the league’s review of its officiating counseled five referees interviewed by the FBI during the Tim Donaghy probe.
Poised Argentina more than speed bump for U.S. juggernaut
Argentina, minus some big stars, is expected to be the next victim for the high-flying U.S. tonight in the FIBA Americas. But Tony Mejia says don’t count out a fundamentally sound team that stays cool when things turn hot.
Good luck to Bucks, who get down on bended knee for Yi
Yi Jianlian signed with the Bucks, so an ugly standoff is over — but the
immediate future might not be pretty. That’s because Yi and his handlers
managed to magnify the pressure on the young forward, Tony Mejia says.
Bobcats re-sign guard McInnis for 1 year
The Charlotte Bobcats found their backup point guard Wednesday when they re-signed Jeff McInnis to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.
Clippers ink forward Patterson, easing Brand loss
Ruben Patterson has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. No terms were announced.
Clippers sign veteran forward Patterson
Ruben Patterson, a free-agent forward who averaged a career-high
14.7 points with the Milwaukee Bucks last season, has signed a contract
with the Los Angeles Clippers. No terms were announced.
OKC mayor refutes story on Sonics’ move
Mayor Mick Cornett said the suggestion that Oklahoma City officials have spoken with members of the Seattle SuperSonics’ ownership group about a possible move is ‘preposterous.’
Mayor denies report of OKC, Sonics talking move
Oklahoma City’s mayor refuted reports in a Washington newspaper that seem to indicate city officials have spoken with members of the SuperSonics’ ownership group about a possible move.
Bobcats re-sign McInnis as primary backup PG
The Charlotte Bobcats found their backup point guard Wednesday when they re-signed Jeff McInnis to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.