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  • April 2008

    • With Big 3 Resting, Rondo Leads Boston

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:03 PM CDT

      With Big 3 Resting, Rondo Leads Boston

      (Newser) - With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. Boston improved to 65-16 despite giving Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen the night off. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • New York Knicks  • Rajon Rondo

    • Wizards Subs Bounce Pacers From Playoffs

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:29 PM CDT

      Wizards Subs Bounce Pacers From Playoffs

      (Newser) - The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. Coach Eddie Jordan went to his bench early and often, getting 31 points from Roger Mason, 14 from rookie Nick Young and little resistance from the Pacers' defense. The Wizards never trailed. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Indiana Pacers  • Washington Wizards  • Gilbert Arenas

    • Brown Stuns 76ers in Last Second Win

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:27 PM CDT

      Brown Stuns 76ers in Last Second Win

      (Newser) - Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift Cleveland to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday. The Sixers appeared to have won after Lou Williams hit a fadeaway jumper with 5.1 seconds left - his second go-ahead basket in the final minute. More »

    • Beasley Headed to NBA

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 9:25 PM CDT

      Beasley Headed to NBA

      (Newser) - After putting together one of the best freshman seasons ever, Michael Beasley is headed to the NBA. Kansas State's All-American freshman announced Monday that he will skip his final three seasons to enter the June 26 NBA draft, where he could be the No. 1 overall pick. "It's time to take my game to the next level," Beasley said. More »

    • At Likely Seattle Finale, Boos Amid Sonic Boom

      USA Today  |  Apr 14, 08 12:52 PM CDT

      At Likely Seattle Finale, Boos Amid Sonic Boom

      (Newser) - Amid a playoff-type atmosphere, the Seattle SuperSonics rallied to win their final game of the season—and, USA Today reports, likely their final game in Seattle. If the NBA's board of governors gives owner Clay Bennett the go-ahead this week, the team will be on its way to Oklahoma City after Bennett was unable to solve stadium issues in the Emerald City. More »

    • Sonics Beat Mavericks 99-95

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 12:55 AM CDT

      Sonics Beat Mavericks 99-95

      (Newser) - Rookie Kevin Durant scored twice in the final 45 seconds, and the Sonics rallied from a six-point deficit in the final three minutes to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. It was quite possibly the last time the Sonics took the floor in Seattle and this squad will be remembered record-wise as the worst in franchise history. More »

    • Iverson, Nuggets Move Closer to Playoff Berth

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 12:55 AM CDT

      Iverson, Nuggets Move Closer to Playoff Berth

      (Newser) - Allen Iverson scored 33 points and J.R. Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, putting the Nuggets on the cusp of the NBA playoffs. All Denver has to do now to get in is beat lowly Memphis on Wednesday night at home. More »

    • Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 14, 08 12:50 AM CDT

      Gary Davidson Was Man Behind Upstart Leagues

      (Newser) - Gary Davidson may not be a household name to many sports fans. But the man who founded the World Football League and co-founded the ABA and WHA certainly has been influential in the nation’s professional sports landscape by challenging three of the big four sports leagues, writes the LA Times . The NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, are a remnant of his ABA. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • NHL  • NFL  • hockey  • football  • sports

    • Cavaliers Hold Off Woeful Heat

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:32 PM CDT

      Cavaliers Hold Off Woeful Heat

      (Newser) - Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth quarter to give Cleveland some cushion while LeBron James rested, and the Cavaliers moved closer to the East's No. 4 seed with an 84-76 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday. It was the Cavs’ first sweep of the season series against Miami since the 1989-90 season. More »

    • Magic Reach 50-Win Mark

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 9:15 PM CDT

      Magic Reach 50-Win Mark

      (Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 104-84 to reach the 50-win mark for the first time in 12 years on Sunday night. Dwight Howard added 19 points even though he sat out the fourth quarter, and Rashard Lewis added 18. Orlando got a much-needed win after dropping six of 10. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Orlando Magic  • Chicago Bulls  • Dwight Howard  • Hedo Turkoglu  • Rashard Lewis

    • Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs 106-85

      Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 8:23 PM CDT

      Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs 106-85

      (Newser) - Most Valuable Player candidate Kobe Bryant had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers routed the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 106-85 for their seventh win in eight games. The Lakers (56-25), who clinched the Pacific Division championship Friday, assured themselves of at least a second-place finish in the Western Conference. More »