Kidd' s clarifies 3- pointer indicates gave the Nets a 77- 72 lead, but the Hawks pulled even at 78 on two free throws by Obinna Ekezie with 1: 33 left. The team has a hole at shooting guard that it has struggled to fill this season Chad Ford covers the NBA for ESPN Insider. The announcement set off a flurry of meetings with state and city officials, and Stern said he has scheduled " lots of meetings " in person and by telephone in the coming week " It' s our preference, our strong preference, to have the Blazers in Portland, in Oregon, playing at the Rose Garden and being able to be a financial success " Stern said. And it' s something we pride ourselves on " Late in the fourth quarter, when Michigan had the ball on its own 42 needing a touchdown to tie, Notre Dame' s defense forced quarterback Chad Henne to throw four consecutive incompletions " You have to give them credit " Henne said " They did what they had to do " Now comes this question: How will Notre Dame handle its early- season success and the increased expectations that come with it. In all, the Yankees have sold more than 3, 500 of approximately 4, 300 premium seats on the field, main and terrace levels, chief operating officer Lonn Trost said Friday " Other than those 4, 300 seats, which are going to subsidize everybody else, the prices are not " being raised significantly, Trost said " And remember, 24, 000- plus seats will have no price increase at all " The Yankees said Friday the remainder of the field- seats level seats cost from$ 75$ 325 as part of season tickets, while main- level seats go for$ 45$ 100. Babcock was a longtime executive with the Minnesota Timberwolves before Toronto hired him as a rookie general manager Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. Game notesCrawford, a close friend of Curry' s who played three seasons with him in Chicago, is not concerned about Curry' s condition " He' s had a great year and he' s really stepped forth " said Crawford " I was a little nervous until I talked to him.

He had surgery three weeks ago to repair a slight abdominal tear . I don' t think he plays dirty at all " Odom said " He plays every game to win it The game' s physical . He has pitched for Cleveland, San Francisco, Colorado, the Chicago Cubs, Florida, Pittsburgh, St Louis and Boston in his 16- year career . I' ve done that before and it kind of bit me in the tail " Hampton says he " stretches more than anybody I know " to try to avoid injuries " He' s been[ trying " Cox said " You can' t ask for anything more " The Braves believe Hampton' s left arm is ready for the major leagues if only the rest of his body will allow him to pitch " My arm is big league ready " Hampton said " I know that for a fact " If not for Wednesday' s injury, Hampton' s next start might have been with Atlanta " He was up to 90 pitches " Cox said " He' s ready to go, arm- wise " Hampton was 13- 9 with a 4 28 ERA with Atlanta in 2004, his last full season He was 5- 3 with a 3 . Minaya in turn told the newspaper that if he' s back, manager Jerry Manuel will return as well " I always felt I had ownership' s support and I' ll continue to work to do my job every day to the best of my abilities " Minaya told The Associated Press on Sunday. One Rose' s associates, Wes Wesley, is a close confidant of the 20- year- old phenom. Johnson was an All- Star second baseman and Gold Glove winner in 13 seasons as a big leaguer.

Brooks could be among the candidates- but the Kings seem more likely to go after an established NBA coach after attempting to tame a difficult locker room with a relative neophyte Longtime Spurs assistant P J . The chief said he was not satisfied with what occurred, but he said the blame should fall on the mob, not the department or the city . It was the night before Texas played Southern California in the Rose Bowl They talked for about an hour . 3 during their 25th anniversary celebration of Yankee Stadium on June 13, 1948- the great slugger' s final visit to the ballpark " He loved the Yankee Stadium and he loved coming every single day to play ball " Stevens said This is New York' s final season in the historic stadium The$ 1 . Mobile mayor Sam Jones said it has " tremendous " tourism potential and called Aaron an " ambassador for Mobile " Bill Shanahan, BayBears president, said he pitched the idea for the museum to Aaron over a year ago and won his support for the project. Fortunately those tests have all gone well and I am feeling much better " I will stay the night as a precaution and anticipate being checked again in the morning and being able to leave the hospital at that time " Calhoun said. This season, in 187 games, there have been 246 stoppages and 68 reversals, NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson said.

We remain that " France said NASCAR would maintain its rigid technical procedures for entering the sport " We' ll have our philosophical approach . 984 OPS " I' ve always had confidence and ability " said Drew, who became the 15th player to hit a home run in his first All- Star at- bat " It' s been a nice little run; we' ve still got a long ways to go . I' ll never forget one kid came into my office and he started whining about how he didn' t think his heart was into playing football anymore . Information from The Associated Press was used in this report . Tressel said he would probably be " in the whirlpool " Immediately after the game, in his only public statement so far, Wells said through Ohio State spokeswoman Shelly Poe that he may have heard something " pop " in his foot " I may have rolled it or planted wrong a play or two before " he said " Something just didn' t feel right Then I think I felt a pop. Updated: November 22, 2006, 4: 08 PM ET Under Armour announced as Senior Bowl title sponsor Email Print Share ESPN news services MOBILE, Ala- The Senior Bowl, the annual all- star game for senior NFL prospects, has a new sponsor and new name. The Sixers were playing without injured stars Allen Iverson( knee) and Chris Webber( quad strain, as well as starting center Samuel Dalembert( quad strain) and veterans Kevin Ollie and Michael Bradley( knee injuries.

Updated: September 7, 2006, 1: 06 PM ET Underexposed Walker provides balance for Irish Darius Walker might not have Brady Quinn' s arm or Jeff Samardzija' s dual- sport talent, but he just might be Notre Dame' s biggest offensive weapon . Payton and Odom spent a good portion of the game jawing at one another, with Odom saying afterward that the Heat guard' s mouth " is horrible and atrocious " The two exchanged more words shortly after the final buzzer before retreating to their locker rooms " That' s just the way he is " said Odom, adding that his 5- for- 12 night had nothing to do with Payton " He' s always been that way " It clearly was an event, with Donald Trump and his wife Melania sitting at midcourt, four seats to the left of New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez . For now, his injury has been termed a strained right shoulder " He had a good meeting with Andrews . It happens to everybody " he said " And I guess that' s when managers know when they need to bring something like that to the table I always do what Terry tells me to do . 22 " It doesn' t appear as though it' s getting any better " Mets manager Jerry Manuel said " He' s getting ahead in the count but not being able to put people away. Coach Mike Fratello was fired in December and replaced on an interim basis by Tony Barone Sr. The 44 was driven by Kyle Petty until he switched to the No.

The postponement of the opener of a three- game series against the St . And I' m sure they' ll be a lot of people going to the Schilling page . 16 Georgia Tech, including the decisive drive in which Matthew Stafford threw a 4- yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi with 1: 45 remaining . Dallas extended the lead to 16 in the second half, and despite Battier' s 3- pointer in the final second, the Mavericks carried a 64- 57 lead into the fourth period . Updated: August 26, 2008, 12: 08 AM ET Bone spur forces Mets' Maine to disabled list Comment Email Print Share Associated Press NEW YORK- John Maine was put on the 15- day disabled list because of a bone spur in his right shoulder Monday, leaving the New York Mets without a key starter as they head into September looking to erase the memory of last year' s embarrassing collapse. Updated: August 6, 2007, 8: 28 PM ET O' Neal still wants to team with Kobe in Los Angeles Comment Email Print Share By Sam AlipourESPN LOS ANGELES- While standing at midcourt Sunday, Jermaine O' Neal is feted by kids in purple- and- gold jerseys, mobbed by media, and wooed by celebrities like Brandy and Snoop Dogg. If either was bothering him against the Bobcats, Carter didn' t let it show.

Rusch made one start for Colorado, giving up five runs in 4 1/ 3 innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on May 31 Vizcaino was signed on Dec . The last Rangers player to hit for the cycle was Gary Matthews Jr, at Detroit on Sept 13, 2006 Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press . Updated: December 1, 2006, 6: 43 PM ET Gasol back at Grizzlies practice but still not in lineup Email Print Share Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn- The Grizzlies' Pau Gasol was back at practice Friday, but a foot injury will keep him sidelined a bit longer . The news was more positive for right- hander Adam Wainwright, who threw his first bullpen session since going on the DL on June 8 with a ruptured tendon in the middle finger of his pitching hand . He went right back into the lineup because Richardson was unavailable after leaving New York' s loss to Indiana on Friday night with back spasms. The school announced Monday that Karl would have cancerous lymph nodes removed April 2. We' re the ones playing every week, so we take the blame more than he' ll take it, so I think he should stay " The very move that had raised expectations for the season and helped make the Tigers the preseason SEC West favorites contributed to its undoing.

Louis Cardinals on Thursday in the opener of a four- game series " We' ll go on how he feels When he comes off, we need him every day He' s still a little ways away He' s a little frustrated . Howard has missed several chunks of time this season with various injuries In 45 games, he averaged 18 0 points, 4 9 rebounds and 1 6 assists over 32 . New Jersey President Rod Thorn would not disclose terms of the contract . I' ll give you credit if you can answer any one of these questions: What year was the qualifying cancellation record set, what was the number, and who went on to win the championship that season? First of all, here' s a streak that goes back to 1981 fall Dover winner Neil Bonnett . 8 seconds left, to help the Raptors get off to their best start in franchise history with a 101- 97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday " I didn' t know what to expect, to be honest with you " Carter said " I started feeling better about this team in the last preseason game " The attendance of 13, 863 was the smallest home crowd in the Raptors' 10- year history. He' s thrown two no- hitters, including a perfect game, and ranks second on the career strikeout list only to Ryan " You can put a blanket over all the individuals: dedication, concentration and focus " said Seaver, who chose a 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon with a special greeting for Johnson " I think it' s a focus of physical and mental energy. 8 Wisconsin( 24- 4) in making a one- spot jump from the previous poll.

The Marlins- and Ramirez- couldn' t wait that long to start securing their future " You never expect something like this will happen one day " said Ramirez, whose family and friends attended the announcement " That' s why you work so hard when you' re a little kid . Nene, a first- round pick in 2002, had potential to be a big cog in the Nuggets' plans this season, although his exact role for the long term hadn' t been precisely worked out . Updated: April 17, 2008, 9: 12 PM ET Upcoming vote unlikely to settle Sonics' relocation saga Comment Email Print Share Associated Press SEATTLE- The supposedly obsolete arena is dark . The Alario Center was never meant to be more than a temporary practice site for the Hornets . Head coaches for the East and West All- Star teams are based on the best winning percentage in each conference. 254 with eight homers and 27 RBIs, having played shortstop, second base, third base and all three outfield positions this season. So he couldn' t help but delight in Kobe Bryant putting up 81 and a New York high schooler going wild for 113.

Also taking snaps at quarterback will be junior Matt Saucier, who fits the mold of an option quarterback a little more as a he can tuck the ball and make plays on the run . On Monday, the Mets said Santana would be scratched from his next scheduled start because his elbow was bothering him " It was never pain . From the beginning of the' 05 season, the Longhorns have been No . Banks and Reed are no longer with the team, but McHale has chosen to rebuild this struggling franchise around seven former Celtics who don' t have a history of success, leading some fans in the Twin Cities to wonder where his loyalty lies . 29 Chevy, finished 10th* The Sam Town' s 300 on Saturday was a wild crashfest that tore up a lot of equipment No team suffered more than Joe Gibbs Racing The No 20 Toyota driven by Denny Hamlin and the No. The Orioles said the Sarasota County Commission approved the agreement on Wednesday. Updated: August 19, 2008, 7: 39 PM ET Kinsler may not have torn muscles, no immediate surgery planned Comment Email Print Share Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas- Texas Rangers All- Star second baseman Ian Kinsler might be able to avoid season- ending surgery for a sports hernia after receiving an encouraging diagnosis from a specialist Tuesday Kinsler was examined by Dr John Preskitt at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.

AP Photo/ Wisconsin State Journal, John ManiaciAn knee injury suffered on the sideline against Wisconsin landed Joe Paterno in the hospital . Under his management, the track expanded its seating capacity to 167, 000 and was the first track to offer extensive VIP suites, condominiums and extravagant pre- race entertainment " People that don' t even know his name became NASCAR fans solely due to Humpy' s creative promotions " said Eddie Gossage, president of Texas Motor Speedway, who was tutored by Wheeler " I know that I am a far better promoter as a result of being a graduate of' Humpy University " A tireless worker and cutthroat negotiator, Wheeler spent countless hours at the track and befriended numerous drivers . 4 " My name is all over TV and radio " Blair told Fish " I think they' re trying to bring me in as a character witness to[ make me] look bad " The New York Daily News first reported the story on its Web site . Updated: June 28, 2009, 12: 35 PM ET Uehara goes on DL; Hernandez recalled Comment Email Print Share Associated Press BALTIMORE- The Orioles placed right- hander Koji Uehara on the 15- day disabled list Sunday and recalled pitcher David Hernandez from Triple- A Norfolk The 34- year- old Uehara has right elbow tendinitis . 7 minutes for the Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association. It now goes back to the House because the Senate stripped the bill of House amendments. Announcer Joe Buck repeated several times that the game was being simulcast on cable channel FX and Fox would have to switch to the race at 8: 53.

Updated: June 19, 2007, 6: 58 PM ET Buss faces two misdemeanor counts of DUI Comment Email Print Share Associated Press VISTA, Calif- Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss is facing two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence in connection with his arrest last month . The first was a 3- pointer, followed by a fadeaway 21- footer He capped his spurt with a steal and a layup . Carl Crawford followed with a double, putting runners at second and third with nobody out . With the speed that a lot of National League teams have, it makes a huge difference sometimes " At least once face was familiar when Giambi walked into the clubhouse Tuesday . The schools have been playing since 1914, and it was the first time both were ranked, Drew said " I' m disappointed for our fans that didn' t get a chance to see it " Drew said " And I' m disappointed for the Big 12 conference from the standpoint that we would have gotten a lot more national attention " ESPN Classic has pieced together telecasts of old games before " but never on a modern- day game " said Brian Kweder, senior director of programming and acquisitions for the network. The Wolves expected a gritty game with an early tipoff to skirt the Super Bowl and an Eastern Conference opponent in town after a three- game road trip, but that wasn' t the case. One question " I made a bet with myself on how long it would take to ask and you didn' t disappoint me " Selig said Thursday before a Royals- Mariners day game " I said either one or two.

Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Hughes was in disbelief that he needed another surgery and is frustrated by the setback . Fry pleaded guilty to reckless operation of a jet ski that struck Foster in the head earlier this summer Fry was fined$ 257 . That puts him halfway home being on the DL so we just go retroactive to the last game he played and he goes from there " Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press . There are signs the situation is becoming a problem for Lotte' s front office . Schiano doubles as defensive coordinator and has directed a unit that posted has two shutouts and allowed only six touchdowns. Midseason Coach of the Year Bowling Green' s Gregg Brandon deserves credit for going with youth( Tyler Sheehan) over experience( Anthony Turner) at quarterback. But the club has run into financial problems and could be on the verge of losing another former NBA player, Bostjan Nachbar.