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KNICKS' DANILO SAYS NO TO ITALY

New York PostThe Italian Stallion's back is still not 100 percent. Still resting an injured back he suffered during summer league in Las Vegas last month, Knicks first-round pick Danilo Gallinari has withdrawn from the Italian National Team, which kicks off...
New York Knicks5 hours ago

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Ready For Brazil

ESPN VideoU.S. players Lori Chalupny and Heather O'Reilly talk about preparing for the gold medal game.
Miami Heat5 hours ago

Dragic: Suns a 'dream come true'

Arizona RepublicGoran Dragic passes a physical and talks about joining the Suns for the first time. | {snl} Profile
Phoenix Suns5 hours ago

Center helps bring hope

Orlando SentinelLess than five miles of road separate the Palms Apartments on Mercy Drive and New Image Youth Center on Parramore Avenue.
Orlando Magic5 hours ago

City, Bennett sign final accord on Sonics

Seattle Post-IntelligencerThe legal settlement that began seven weeks ago between Clay Bennett and the city of Seattle finally ended Tuesday when the two sides signed off on the final paperwork and the city received a check for $45 million.
Seattle SuperSonics5 hours ago

Kobe Bryant rules China

Los Angeles TimesChinese fans adore the Lakers star, whose commercial appeal has had quite a rebound. BEIJING -- It's Kobe's team, in China, anyway.
Los Angeles Lakers14 hours ago

For Nuggets' Anthony, it's been a redeeming summer so far

Rocky Mountian NewsCarmelo Anthony can sense a “360-degree turnaround” is at hand. His geometry is off, but you know what he means. The Americans, who face Australia next in a quarterfinal, are three wins away from getting back the gold. Judging from their play so far, it might be three routs away.
Denver Nuggets16 hours ago

Outside a Chinese gate, a Shaq

Los Angeles TimesA giant statue of former Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal looms over Chaoyang Park in Beijing. Some of the locals aren't sure why he's here. Beijing
Los Angeles Lakers1 day ago

Cubs turn to young guns to build bullpen

Chicago TribuneIt's an experience for Marmol, Samardzija That pink backpack Carlos Marmol was forced to carry out to the bullpen every day a year ago is now in the hands of Jeff Samardzija, the Cubs' reliever with the least amount of major-league experience.
Chicago Bulls1 day ago

Dragic may not sign until September

Arizona RepublicGoran Dragic really wanted to be a Suns player, considering what he was willing to do financially.
Phoenix Suns1 day ago

Dwyane Wade: "Three more to go"

South Florida Sun-SentinelMiami Heat guard Dwyane Wade offered these postgame comments today to USA Basketball after Team, USA defeated Germany 106-57 in its final game of pool play at the Beijing Olympics, with a Wednesday quarterfinal up next against Australia:
Miami Heat1 day ago

Kids flip at a shot to dance for Knicks

New York Daily NewsThey came, they twirled, they stomped and strutted, and now they're on pins and needles. Nearly 200 youngsters tried out Sunday for a slot on the Knicks City Kids.
New York Knicks2 days ago

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Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala talks to a reporter after a n... (AP Photo/Justin Maxon)
AP Photo/Justin Maxon

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala talks to a reporter after a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract with the NBA basketball team.»Yahoo! Sports

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala autographs pictures for fans ... (AP Photo/Justin Maxon)
AP Photo/Justin Maxon

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala autographs pictures for fans after a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract with the NBA basketball team.»Yahoo! Sports

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala speaks during a news conferen... (AP Photo/Justin Maxon)
AP Photo/Justin Maxon

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, after he re-signed with the NBA basketball team. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract.»Yahoo! Sports

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala shakes hands with the NBA bas... (AP Photo/Justin Maxon)
AP Photo/Justin Maxon

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala shakes hands with the NBA basketball team's general manager, Ed Stefanski, during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, signed a six-year contract.»Yahoo! Sports