Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon

By BRIAN MAHONEY

NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

Nov 20, 2009 | 10:35 am

Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better

By JIM LITKE

It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer."

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:30 pm

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

Nov 19, 2009 | 5:55 pm

NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena

Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.

Nov 19, 2009 | 3:00 pm

AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting

By BETH DeFALCO

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:50 pm

Arenas waiting for 1 million followers to tweet

Gilbert Arenas is waiting for an audience.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:15 am

Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison.

Nov 19, 2009 | 9:00 am

A fresh perspective

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - I don't know how good Brandon Paul is or will become, but I know this: Through two games of this Illini basketball season, the freshman guard has become a lightning rod for excitement in the Assembly Hall.

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Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more game

Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am

Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:45 pm

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Clippers 106-91

Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight, 106-91 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 9:45 pm

Rack leads No. 25 Mississippi St over Utah Valley

Alexis Rack scored 16 points to lead No. 25 Mississippi State to an 81-35 victory over Utah Valley on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 9:25 pm

Celtics rebound with 109-95 win over Warriors

Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 9:25 pm

All that's left is role of BCS spoiler

By MARK TUPPER

CHAMPAIGN - Until last week, Illinois still had a faint hope it could play in a bowl game.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Illini get passing grade

By MARK TUPPER

Paul, Davis lead team past NIU

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

Always a role player, Jackson takes lead for young Raiders

By JUSTIN CONN

MOWEAQUA - For three years, Shelby Jackson has shown up to work and did what she was asked. In fact, she was pretty good at that.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…

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Together again: Auriemma shrugs off Summitt spat

By PAUL J. WEBER

It's safe to say that Geno Auriemma and Pat Summitt didn't spend much time catching up in Texas.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:00 am

LeBron believes he could star in NFL

LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.

Nov 17, 2009 | 7:25 pm

Pitt's Dixon is USA Basketball coach of year

Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.

Nov 17, 2009 | 5:05 pm