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Kobe upset by Odom's departure for Dallas
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- The Lakers traded forward Lamar Odom and a second-round draft pick to the Dallas Mavericks last night for a first-round pick and an $8.9 million trade exception, capping Los Angeles' stunning 72-
Mystery disease kills thousands in Central America
By FILADELFO ALEMAN and MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN Associated Press CHICHIGALPA, Nicaragua (AP) -- Jesus Ignacio Flores started working when he was 16, labouring long hours on construction sites and in the fields of his country's biggest sugar plantation. Thre
Pacers defeat Magic to even series 1-1
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Danny Granger and George Hill each added 18 points
Wall, Young help Wizards break Thunder streak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall scored 25 points, Nick Young had 24 and Jordan Crawford added 18 to lead Washington to a 105-102 victory over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's seven-game winning streak and giving the Wizards just their
James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers
MIAMI (AP) -- Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards. Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for the Heat. LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Heat moved a win away from
Celtics shoot past the Heat, 115-107
MIAMI (AP) -- A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense. Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Celtics made their first eight shots of the fourth qu
Thunder win on road, take 3-2 lead over Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within a victory of a series knockout. Russell Westbrook added 23
The Final Four
The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg
The Final Four
The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg
The Final Four
The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg
Gasol leads Lakers past Hornets, 93-91
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Pau Gasol had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Kobe Bryant's absence to beat the New Orleans Hornets, 93-91 last night. Bryant missed his second straight game with a sore left shin, but Ramon Sessions hel
Mississippi defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 66-54
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Dundrecous Nelson scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, as Mississippi defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 66-54 Wednesday night for its sixth consecutive win. Nick Williams added 12 points, five rebounds and a pair of assists for the
THE CHAMPIONS
By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Led by a dynamic MVP performance off the bench from John Delancey, the Sts. Francis & Joseph Shockers unseated the defending champions to claim the 2011 Catholic Diocesan Primary School Basket
Parker on fire as Spurs take 2-0 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- San Antonio is halfway to turning the Western Conference finals into a runaway. Tony Parker scored 34 points, Manu Ginobili added 20 and the Spurs stayed perfect in the playoffs with a 120-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game
UNITED STATES ADDS SYRIA TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BLACKLIST
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Tuesday added Syria to the list of countries that could face US sanctions for not doing enough to combat trafficking. Sixteen other nations were included among those not even making significant efforts to mee
NPWBA: Angels tie series 1-1
NPWBA: Angels tie series 1-1 By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Ashley Moss is known for her rebounding and shot-blocking ability but the defensive minded forward was able to lift the Boomer Gee Angels to a series-tying win
NPWBA: Angels tie series 1-1
NPWBA: Angels tie series 1-1 By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net Ashley Moss is known for her rebounding and shot-blocking ability but the defensive minded forward was able to lift the Boomer Gee Angels to a series-tying win
Allyson Felix still contemplating Olympic double
NEW YORK (AP) -- Allyson Felix would seem to have much to lose by adding a second event to her signature 200 meters at this summer's London Games. The American sprinter has yet to win Olympic gold in the race in which she is a three-time world champion, an
Dragic leads Rockets' rally over Lakers
Dragic leads Rockets' rally over Lakers HOUSTON (AP) -- Even Kobe Bryant was impressed by Goran Dragic on Wednesday night, giving the Houston point guard a quick hug at midcourt after the Rockets rallied to beat the Lakers. Dragic hit the go-ahead 3-poi
Heat survive Rondo's huge night, get 115- 111 win in OT
MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 23 and the Miami Heat pulled off the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history to beat the Boston Celtics 115-111 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mario Chalmers sco
