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Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade building goodwill in 2 worlds
Miami Herald — The heart of the Miami Heat flirted with returning to his hometown of Chicago, but decided to focus on helping to improve his team and the community.
Miami Heat 1 min agoVincent Goodwill: Pistons must retake place at home, in Central Division
Detroit News — The Pistons finished a league-worst 2-14 in the Central last season, saving their worst performances for the teams they used to dominate.
Detroit Pistons 29 mins agoIt took a team effort to keep Celtics together
Boston Globe — It was as much a player-driven decision as it was the plan of Celtics management. sport - Teams - Celtic F.C. - Georgios Samaras - Paintball
Boston Celtics 32 mins agoCleveland Browns resume reeks of disappointment since 1999: Bud Shaw's Sunday Spin
Plain Dealer — A .500 season for the Browns wouldn't spell redemption but it would be a good first step under Mike Holmgren's watch, Bud Shaw writes in his Sunday Spin.
Cleveland Cavaliers 1 hour agoThe NBA's best and worst contracts
Oklahoman — By John Rohde and Darnell Mayberry, Staff WritersYou never know just how good a contract is when they are signed. The Oklahoman looks at the NBA's best and worst current contracts.Read more on NewsOK.com
Oklahoma City Thunder 1 hour agoLeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh's contracts total nearly 1/3 of a billion; Miami Heat fires unneeded ticket sales staff
Plain Dealer — Heat fires season ticket sales staff of about 30 people, as there are no season tickets left to sell.
Cleveland Cavaliers 5 hours agoSome humiliation not always a bad thing
Charlotte Observer — (By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Columnist) LeBron James has left Las Vegas, though tales still exist on the Internet of the good times he had in Sin City. Turns out what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.It's been a tough summer for the King, or at least the King's reputation. Called out by his former boss, called every name in the book by Cleveland fans, he was finally called not ready for prime-time TV by anyone who tuned in for The Decision.
Charlotte Bobcats 5 hours agoScottie Reynolds heading to Italy
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Philadelphia 76ers 6 hours agoJoey Graham on Nuggets and his future with Cavs
All Things Nuggets | Denver Post — I caught up on the phone with Joey Graham, the former Nuggets reserve who signed with Cleveland. Here are some thought from Joey: On the future of the Nuggets: “They’re still going to be a good team, a 50-plus win team. And getting George Karl back. I talked to his son Coby yesterday and he said [...]
Denver Nuggets 9 hours agoRich Cho's recipe for improving the Trail Blazers: Research. Options. Input.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian — Portland's new general manager is analytical and meticulous, and those who know him say he's nobody's yes man.
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- Oilers sign goalie Deslauriers Edmonton Journal With the status of veteran goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin still in doubt because of his impaired driving charge in Arizona, the Edmonton Oilers took another step toward solidifying their goaltending future Saturday by signing restricted free agent Jeff Deslauriers.
- AP source: Jets sign 1st-round pick Kyle Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Jets have signed cornerback Kyle Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick, to a five-year contract worth $13 million.
- Suppan earns first victory of season for Cardinals St. Louis Post-Dispatch If this was a parting gift, it was appropriate and nicely packaged.
- Nats' Zimmerman hits winning homer to top Phillies St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ryan Zimmerman hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Washington Nationals a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
- Durability a question for Bears DBs Chicago Tribune Minor early injuries help unit become cohesive as more players get practice reps Coach Lovie Smith said after Saturday night's practice that none of the early camp injuries was serious, but seeing a starter hobbled on Day 2 of camp is never a good sign. >> TE Manumaleuna update
- Q&A with Nate Triplett Minneapolis Star-Tribune The former Delano High School and Gophers linebacker arrived in Mankato on Thursday. He will have plenty of work to do if he wants to make the Vikings 53-man roster, but Triplett could stick because of his abilities on special teams.
- Cregan: Fantasy hoops summer league wrap-up ESPN John Cregan highlights the players who made the biggest splash in summer league, as they pertain to the 2010-11 fantasy hoops season.
- Big Board: Basketball Yahoo! Sports With LeBron James headed to Miami, Antawn Jamison assumes top dog status in Cleveland and a spot on the Big Board.
- 2010-11 Fantasy Basketball Rankings ESPN Brian McKitish provides the latest update to his top-150 rankings for the 2010-11 fantasy basketball season.
- Offseason Notebook: Felton should thrive in New York ESPN Tom Carpenter analyzes many of the latest signings and trades from a fantasy perspective for the 2010-11 season.
- Time For Fantasy Owners To Fantasize Over Fantastic All-Star Break Fantasies ESPN ...Star Game is in Anaheim, but the 2010 Fantasy All-Star Game is wherever you want it...drafts or even look ahead to the fantasy NBA carnage following LeBron's move to Miami, there...
- 2010-2011 Fantasy Basketball Rankings ESPN Brian McKitish provides his top-150 rankings for the 2010-11 fantasy basketball season, updated since LeBron James announced his decision.