Andre Iguodala and the suddenly successful Philadelphia 76ers gave one of the largest crowds of the season their money’s worth for once. The Sixers’ only worry this week has been learning how to play with a huge lead instead of trying to rally against one. Iguodala scored 16 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and 12 assists and the Sixers led by as many as 31 points in a 100-88 victory over the…
Andre Iguodala and the suddenly successful Philadelphia 76ers gave one of the largest crowds of the season their money’s worth for once. The Sixers’ only worry this week has been learning how to play with a huge lead instead of trying to rally against one. Iguodala scored 16 points, Andre Miller had 17 points and…
LeBron James’ injured finger passed the required practice test. It’s game time. James, who has missed Cleveland’s past five games — all losses — with a sprained left index finger, is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday night when the Cavaliers host the Indiana Pacers. Following practice on Monday, James said the…
Jamaal Tinsley knows he has to make lifestyle changes, and he feels blessed to have the chance. That was the Indiana Pacers guard’s mind-set 36 hours after being shot at with an assault weapon in front of a downtown Indianapolis hotel. He was not injured. “The man upstairs, he gave me another opportunity to see…
Jamaal Tinsley knows he has to make lifestyle changes, and he feels blessed to have the chance. That was the Indiana Pacers guard’s mind-set 36 hours after being shot at with an assault weapon in front of a downtown Indianapolis hotel. He was not injured. “The man upstairs, he gave me another opportunity to see…
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman returned to practice following back surgery and is to work Tuesday night’s game against Washington. He was on the team flight to Washington, Timberwolves spokesman Mike Cristaldi said Monday. Wittman missed three games, with assistant coach Jerry Sichting going 1-2 in his place.
Toronto forward Andrea Bargnani practiced Monday for the first time in more than a week and hopes to play when the Raptors face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. If Bargnani plays, it will be the first time Toronto has had its trio of stars — Bargnani, T.J. Ford and Chris Bosh — together in the…
The Carolina Hurricanes assigned left wing Andrew Ladd to the AHL affiliate in Albany on Tuesday. Ladd will join Albany for a four-game conditioning assignment. The 21-year-old forward missed 16 games after injuring an ankle in the third game of the season and returned Nov. 16 at Atlanta. “This is an important conditioning period for…
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said he’s glad the team won’t be including him in any deal to land Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana. The speedy 24-year-old shortstop told TV reporters in his Caribbean homeland that he grew worried when he heard his name mentioned in trade rumors for Santana, but relaxed when Mets’ management said…
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes said he’s glad the team won’t be including him in any deal to land Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana. The speedy 24-year-old shortstop told TV reporters in his Caribbean homeland that he grew worried when he heard his name mentioned in trade rumors for Santana, but relaxed when Mets’ management said…
Pitcher Aaron Cook finalized a new contract with the Colorado Rockies on Friday that guarantees him an additional $30 million over three seasons. Cook already was set to earn $4.5 million next year under an option the Rockies exercised in October. His new deal adds a $2.5 million signing bonus and salaries of $8.75 million…
Kieren Fallon and four other people are cleared over allegations of fixing 27 races.
The hallway leading to a conference room at the office of Davis Love III is lined with golf bags from all the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup matches he played, a streak that began in 1993 when he holed the winning putt at The Belfry. He hasn’t been on a team in two years, and…