Williams takes plea deal in shooting
Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for...
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Tracy McGrady says he's ready to play, Rockets believe it's still too soon after knee surgery
ATLANTA (AP) — Tracy McGrady says he is ready to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.
Union director Billy Hunter plans to meet soon with Stern, says salaries are dropping
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern,...
Sacramento Kings owner Maloof Sports & Entertainment will no longer operate WNBA's Monarchs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its...
Stojakovic hits seven 3s, Hornets beat Suns, 110-103
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets...
Ashley Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame past No. 21 Michigan State, 68-67
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ashley Barlow scored 18 points and hit a tiebreaking free throw with 10 seconds left, lifting No. 5 Notre...
Jasmine James, Ashley Houts lead No. 16 Georgia to 74-57 victory over Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Freshman guard Jasmine James scored 25 points and Ashley Houts added 21 for No. 16 Georgia in a 74-57 win...
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Wizards fall to Pistons despite 20 points from Boykins in debut
Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and the Detroit Pistons held Washington to one field goal over the final 5...
James says NBA should retire No. 23
LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor Michael Jordan.
Nuggets' Anthony on rout of Lakers: 'It's a big, big win'
The Denver Nuggets don't care that the Los Angeles Lakers were tired or playing without Pau Gasol. This was one whooping worth celebrating.
Guard Boykins added
The Washington Wizards agreed to contract terms with free-agent guard Earl Boykins after a series of injuries at that position and waived...
League behind referees' decision
The NBA says the review that overturned a winning shot by the Bulls' Brad Miller was correct and handled...
Abdul-Jabbar treated for leukemia
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is...
Wizards sign guard Boykins, waive center Davis
The Washington Wizards have signed free-agent guard Earl Boykins after a series of injuries at that position and waived center Paul Davis.
Foye injured in Wizards' loss to Heat
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and the Miami Heat remained in first place in the Southeast Division by holding off the Washington Wizards 90-...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia
The NBA's all-time leading scorer has a rare form of the disease, but he says it is manageable with medication and that his long-term...
Wizards' James out with broken left hand
Washington Wizards backup guard Mike James is expected to miss up to five weeks with a broken bone in his left hand.
Disgraced ref's credibility just goes lower and lower
Tim Donaghy's release from jail prompted another call to investigate NBA referees who, unlike him, haven't been...
Grizzlies unsure of Iverson's plans
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said Monday he is not sure what Allen Iverson's future plans...
Wizards booed as they lose to Suns, 102-90
The Washington Wizards' fourth consecutive loss wasn't punctuated by some post-game tirade, motivational speech or a shattered fruit plate.
Spurs' Parker likely out for a week
Spurs guard Tony Parker is not expected to play Monday against the Raptors because of a sore left ankle.
Nets' Douglas-Roberts has swine flu
Chris Douglas-Roberts tested positive for swine flu, another blow to a Nets team...
