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Allen to match fans' donations for tornado relief

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:42:56 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The American Red Cross will be accepting donations from fans attending the Memphis Grizzlies' next two home games in the Western Conference finals against San Antonio, and guard Tony Allen will matching those gifts.

NBA fines Grizzlies G Tony Allen $5,000 for flop

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:25 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The NBA has fined Grizzlies guard Tony Allen $5,000 for violating the league's anti-flopping rule during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Former Wyoming great Flynn Robinson dies

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:09:40 -0400

LARAMIE, Wyoming - Former University of Wyoming basketball great and school Hall of Famer Flynn Robinson died Thursday in Los Angeles following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Report: Raptors going after Ujiri

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:59:51 -0400

DENVER - Masai Ujiri has done a masterful job of reshaping the Nuggets into a Western Conference contender ever since Carmelo Anthony forced his way out of Denver.

Memphis, Grizzlies ready to 'believe' vs Spurs

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48:09 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The towels are showing up all around Memphis, hanging over neighborhood signs and even at a door to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Mayors from San Antonio, Memphis bet BBQ on hoops

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:33 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The mayor of San Antonio says everyone knows the best barbecue and basketball comes from Texas. The mayor of Memphis notes barbecue is prized in his city, where restaurant smoke stacks rise like steeples.

Lakers 1970s champ teammate Flynn Robinson dies

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:08 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Flynn Robinson, who was on the 1971-1972 Lakers team that won Los Angeles its first NBA title, has died at age 72.

Andersen a playoff force for Heat

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:35:41 -0400

MIAMI - When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.

NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:33:12 -0400

Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching.

Carlesimo: Nets good, but maybe not title ready

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:34 -0400

NEW YORK - P.J. Carlesimo thinks the Brooklyn Nets' goal of winning a championship within the next two years is "maybe not totally realistic," though he believes they are a contender in the Eastern Conference.

NWSL sees mixed results in startup season

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:34:57 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - The Portland Thorns' season couldn't be going any better. They're sitting atop the National Women's Soccer League's opening-season standings and drawing more than 11,000 fans to home games. And they've got Alex Morgan.

Heat, Pacers say Game 2 should be even better

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:04 -0400

MIAMI - Losing a game at the final buzzer, no less than a playoff game on the road against the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat, would seem to have potential to demoralize the Indiana Pacers.

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:59:19 -0400

NEW YORK - LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:36 -0400

DURHAM, North Carolina - Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach.

LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:42:36 -0400

MIAMI - It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Pacers see chance slip in Game 1 of East finals

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:32 -0400

MIAMI - Paul George did all he could.

Steady and sure, Silver Stars slide into new year

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:46 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Silver Stars had a quiet offseason, which seems appropriate for a non-descript franchise that has quietly made six straight playoff appearances.

Sky is the limit for Chicago, Delle Donne

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:50 -0400

CHICAGO - In seven disappointing seasons, the Chicago Sky has never reached the WNBA playoffs or even posted a winning record.

Laimbeer, new-look Liberty ready for a fresh start

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:36 -0400

NEWARK, New Jersey - When the New York Liberty open the regular season May 25 in Connecticut, you might not recognize them.

Strong offseason raises the bar for Tulsa Shock

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:31:22 -0400

TULSA, Oklahoma - Are the pieces finally falling in place for the Tulsa Shock?

NBA draft order set, so who goes No. 1?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:16 -0400

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the clock.

Parker resumes chase for her 1st WNBA title

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:37:59 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Candace Parker is ready to resume her pursuit of the only major title to elude the basketball star in her career.

Sun hoping Donovan can lead them to title

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:34:21 -0400

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut - Mike Thibault led Connecticut to two WNBA Finals in his decade as the team's head coach, but never won a championship.

Parker guides Spurs to 2-0 lead in West finals

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:04 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs are up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals after a sensational Game 2 performance by Tony Parker.

Thibault, retooling Mystic optimistic about season

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - The retooling Washington Mystics are coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons and some are reticent to make anything but the mildest positive declarations regarding the upcoming campaign.