Archive for August, 2010

Not guilty plea for former NBA, Michigan State player Jay Vincent but deal looms

Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.

Lesson learned, U.S. will need more from its subs

After the reserves faltered, U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski stuck with the starters for nearly the entire second half to pull out a 70-68 victory over Brazil that kept the Americans unbeaten in the world championship.

Lithuania rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Spain 76-73 Tuesday in a game between the two Group D favorites at the basketball world championship.

FIBA: 100 players will be drug-tested at World Basketball championships

Basketball’s governing body says more than 100 random drug tests will be conducted at the world championship, its largest program ever.

TBS drops appeal of ruling regarding sale of Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers

Turner Broadcasting System has dropped its appeal of a judge’s order that required the company to pay a Texas businessman $281 million over the sale of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers.

Denver Nuggets hire Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as general manager

Former Nuggets international scout Masai Ujiri has been named the team’s new executive vice president of basketball operations.

Miami Heat sign second-round pick Da’Sean Butler

Former West Virginia star Da’Sean Butler has signed with the Miami Heat, becoming the team’s 18th player under contract going into training camp.

U.S. survives Brazil as Barbosa misses at end

The United States survived its first tough test at the world championship, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa’s shot rattled out at the buzzer.

 Page 1 of 23  1  2  3  4  5 » ...  Last »