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Antoine Walker still speaks to a couple former Miami Heat teammates, and he’s not enjoying seeing the Heat get off to a slow start. There is, however, one piece of consolation for the injured Minnesota forward. “I wasn’t the problem,” Walker said. Walker returned Monday night to his former home court in Miami for the…

Two suspects were arrested and will be charged with carjacking Atlanta Hawks forward Shelden Williams at gunpoint. The men have been accused of five armed robberies near Atlanta and are being held at the Douglas County jail, police said Monday. They are to be charged in Fulton County on Williams’ carjacking but first must answer…

Vancouver Canucks center Brendan Morrison could be out up to 12 weeks after surgery on his right wrist Monday. He showed up at G.M. Place on Monday in a cast that ran from his right finger, past his elbow to his upper arm. He’s expected to remain in a cast at least six weeks. Morrison,…

DeMarcus Nelson scored 23 points and No. 6 Duke turned in a sharp offensive performance after an exam break to beat Albany 111-70 on Monday night. Reserve Jon Scheyer added 18 points for the Blue Devils (10-0), who shot 60 percent and quickly turned this game into a rout. Duke had five players score in…

Stanford forward Brook Lopez regained his academic eligibility and can return to competition. Coach Trent Johnson will have Lopez available for the first time for Wednesday night’s home game with Santa Clara, the Cardinal’s first action after a two-week break for final exams. Lopez was ruled academically ineligible for the fall quarter on Oct.

Former major league infielder Fernando Vina on Monday admitted using human growth hormone in 2003 as he attempted to heal from injuries. Vina, now an ESPN baseball analyst, was named last week in the Mitchell Report on performance-enhancing drugs. The report said he also purchased steroids from ex-New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski, but…

Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss his use of human growth hormone. It’s uncertain whether Byrd will face any discipline from the commissioner’s office or when a potential punishment might be handed down. Among those at the meeting were Rob Manfred, baseball’s executive vice president for labor relations, and…

The Washington Nationals broke their silence Monday on the Mitchell Report — without offering many details. “I know you want me to say something about Paul Lo Duca or Nook Logan,” team president Stan Kasten said at a news conference to discuss the report that detailed allegations of performance-enhancing drug use in baseball.

Tennessee rookie running back Chris Henry returned to the Titans on Monday after serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. Coach Jeff Fisher said Henry was back in the team’s building Monday and stayed in good shape. “He missed being around.

Coach Jon Gruden rattled off the names of several young Tampa Bay players who have been instrumental as the Buccaneers rebounded from their worst record in 15 years to a spot in the playoffs. Start with Micheal Spurlock whose historic kickoff return for a touchdown helped the Bucs (9-5) clinch the NFC South on Sunday.

All-American Tyler Hansbrough was listed as probable for North Carolina’s next game following a concussion during a victory at Rutgers. The school said Monday that Hansbrough was able to fly back with the team, but it was unclear whether he would have lingering effects. He went through a light weight workout and will be examined…

All-American Tyler Hansbrough was listed as probable for North Carolina’s next game following a concussion during a victory at Rutgers. The school said Monday that Hansbrough was able to fly back with the team, but it was unclear whether he would have lingering effects. He went through a light weight workout and will be examined…