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Couture's OT goal gives Sharks 2-1 win over Kings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:33:44 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.

Anthony blocked in 4th as Knicks knocked out

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:11:33 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Carmelo Anthony was nearly unstoppable for three quarters.

Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:56:22 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana spent the entire season perfecting its defense.

Coach K return to US team no longer ruled out

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:53:23 -0400

Mike Krzyzewski is no longer ruling out a return as coach of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team.

Lipscomb hires Casey Alexander as new men's coach

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:05 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Lipscomb has hired Casey Alexander as the 18th head coach in the program's history, luring him away after spending the past two seasons at Stetson.

Pacers' Hill cleared to play Game 6 vs. Knicks

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:17:13 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Pacers guard George Hill has been cleared to play Saturday night against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Wes Long joins Wade's staff at Chattanooga

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:05 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - New Chattanooga coach Will Wade has added Wes Long to his staff.

Documentary is an ode to NYC playground basketball

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:21:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Half-moon hoops, double rims, chain-linked fences for out-of-bounds lines and no net that anyone can recall.

Torah walk Sunday in honor of late Pistons owner

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:57:58 -0400

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan - A Torah walk planned for Sunday in Farmington Hills will honor the memory of former Detroit Pistons owner William Davidson.

Ex-NBA player stabbed, seriously injured in fight

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:29:04 -0400

BELGRADE, Serbia - Serbian police say Predrag Danilovic, who played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, is seriously injured after being stabbed in a fight.

Stoudamire returns to Arizona

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:35:16 -0400

Damon Stoudamire was one of most popular players in Arizona history, an electrifying, high-scoring guard with a cool nickname.

Captivating season gives Warriors hope for future

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:21:31 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rookie forward Draymond Green walked out of Golden State's practice facility Friday holding a yellow "We Are Warriors" shirt, taking home the small souvenir to savor the team's captivating playoff run.

Alford buyout agreement to net New Mexico $625K

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:08:47 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout.

Parker, Spurs set to face Grizzlies

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:33 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green failed to step up quickly enough on a pick, allowing Golden State's Stephen Curry to hit an open 3-pointer. The roar of the Oracle Arena crowd Thursday night was nothing compared to Tony Parker's tirade at Green over the defensive lapse.

K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:51:51 -0400

MANHATTAN, Kansas - Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.

F Sheldon Jeter transferring away from Vanderbilt

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:34 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Forward Sheldon Jeter is transferring away from Vanderbilt after only one season with the Commodores to play closer to home.

Washington's Wilcox undergoes foot surgery

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:54 -0400

SEATTLE - Washington guard C.J. Wilcox has undergone surgery on his left foot to stabilize a stress fracture that bothered him for much of his junior season.

Late nights at gym likely to pay off for Oladipo

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:46 -0400

CHICAGO - Victor Oladipo mentions the late nights at the gym, the wear and tear on his key card, and he's quick to point out he's just a tad unusual, too.

Alford buyout agreement to net UNM $625K

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:54 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The University of New Mexico says it has reached an agreement in principal with former men's basketball coach Steve Alford over his buyout.

Jaylen Brantley signs with Marshall

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:10 -0400

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia - Marshall basketball coach Tom Herrion says he's signed guard Jaylen Brantley for next season.

Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:07 -0400

SACRAMENTO, California - Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:47:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony made two jumpers to open the game, knowing it wouldn't stay that easy.

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:28:25 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles.

AP Source: Maloofs reach agreement to sell Kings

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:14:20 -0400

The Sacramento Kings' unsteady future finally seems to be settled.

Spurs hold off Warriors, advance to West finals

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:35 -0400

OAKLAND, California - By the time the Golden State Warriors' magical season came to a close, their struggles to find healthy bodies were matched by their shooting woes.