BOSTON( AP- probes The understand Boston Celtics won consecutive games for the first time this season. 198 at Triple- A Columbus after playing last year in Japan and Korea. He played in a combined 27 games for the Knicks and Rockets last season, scoring a total of 38 points. Pata was reportedly shot several times, including multiple times in the back of the head.

We lost Friday night and we took our frustration out on these guys " Wylie summed up the feeling for anyone in the gym " This was very special This game is something I' ll never forget . Bohn didn' t mention the audit Tuesday, instead talking about the many initiatives he' s spearheaded to increase attendance and raise money and fan support " It' s a neat environment " Bohn said " All of those things kind of enter into it . Whether the school still has those feathers- considered sacred to American Indians- wasn' t clear Thursday . Osborne became interim athletic director this week when Steve Pederson was fired after several dismal performances by the football team " I understand that head football coaches, like everyone else, have emotions " Osborne said Thursday " I' m not surprised that my long- term influence on the program could sometimes be felt as a controlling force even while I was away, but that was never the intent " In a statement Thursday, Callahan didn' t deny the reported comments, but said he' s had a great deal of respect for Osborne since he started coaching " We embrace Coach Osborne and everything he stands for " Callahan said " The Nebraska Way " by Jonathan Crowl, is expected to be available in some bookstores by early November . Maddux said his former teammates also deserve their places in the team' s history " When you talk about Atlanta pitching, there' s always three names you mention, there' s never just one " Maddux said Friday] EnlargeAP Photo/ John BazemoreGreg Maddux, who joined the Braves staff in 1993, won three Cy Young awards in his 11 seasons with Atlanta. I just ask you to respect it " The firing was unprecedented in baseball history, coming so close to the end of a full season with a team in playoff position. 45 ERA in 17 outings with the Mud Hens and went 2- 0 in 14 appearances for Detroit earlier this season.

will regain home- court advantage if it can win Game 2, but Houston appears to be for real . He is such a positive influence whenever he' s around, especially for our young guys, but even for the veteran players . Barfield began the season on the 25- man roster but has been optioned three times . We are poised and ready[ and] if a franchise becomes available, we will pursue it vigorously " It' s not appropriate to have the level of discussion that that article said[ Clay Bennett] had[ with Oklahoma City . I want to say I am sorry from the bottom of my heart " Coleman said " I know that God knows what is in my heart, but I am hopeful that Chase will understand and forgive " Coleman will serve his suspension on Wednesday when Houston plays UTEP " The University of Houston has always and will continue to uphold the highest levels of sportsmanship in every respect " Houston athletic director Dave Maggard said in a news release " We apologize to the University of Arizona, its basketball team and to the Tucson community for what occurred Saturday evening. He did ease up over the last few laps and made it easily, beating Tony Stewart by almost 4 seconds- half the front straightaway on the 2 5- mile trioval.

He lived with Davis in Los Angeles before attending UCLA " I' m very close with him . I was tired a little bit but we scored on that drive, and that' s the main thing " McNabb also acknowledged that he was not pleased with his teammate' s comments, one claim being that wide receiver Freddie Mitchell had to finish giving a play call " I get the plays in my helmet, so Freddie wouldn' t be able to call the plays " McNabb said as he laughed . Chris Hall brought his wife, Leah, to the race as a birthday present to her . 65 ERA in 61 2/ 3 innings for the Marlins " Last year was unbelievable . Allen Guard Chris Duhon is also day to day with a bruised jaw after taking a shot to the face during Tuesday' s game against the Timberwolves Chicago hosts Cleveland on Thursday. 2 after a routine physical revealed an abnormality in his heart.

Baker will start Thursday against Baltimore, after spending the last month on the DL and in extended spring training trying to strengthen a strained right groin muscle . And a steady diet of Dwight Howard dunks wouldn' t do much for the confidence of the Celtics' front line Orlando in six . The former series champion, driving for Germain Racing, is going race- to- race without sponsorship " I guess we' ll be going to Atlanta[ for the next race " he said " Hopefully, somebody' s out there watching, paying attention . Dunleavy, who shot 2- of- 8 and scored six points Tuesday night, made six shots without a miss- including four 3- pointers in the first quarter, which ended with the Warriors leading 32- 22 .

Iverson, the NBA' s second- leading scorer with an average of 33 . NASCAR chairman Brian France has not addressed the validity of Grant' s claims, but said the former official never made a formal complaint of followed NASCAR policy in reporting harassment . Whether EGR runs two or three cars, it could be at a competitive disadvantage in 2009, especially with NASCAR' s testing restrictions that force teams to rely more on sharing information " We' re down to two or three, it makes it more difficult for us for sure " Truex Jr said " There' s no two ways about it . It was capped by a 3- pointer by Romero on a kickout pass from Vasquez . Johnson just wanted to sit in his bus and eat " Usually you just sit in the bus and eat all day " the three- time defending champion said, drawing laughs " My bus driver found a gym down the road, so at least I' ll go get a workout and then eat so I feel better about myself " Sunday' s race will also mark the first one with double- file restarts in a Cup points race The format had been used in non- points races Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. The last six Michigan winners had finished 12th or worse in the previous Michigan race( 3 drivers eliminated, 4 remaining) Drivers Eliminated: Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Brian Vickers.

BOSTON( AP- Zydrunas Ilgauskas made the game- winner LeBron James made it possible . Many teams use a late season trip as a chance to have some fun with the rookies, dressing them in outlandish costumes that must be worn on the flight to the next city . Updated: February 23, 2006, 8: 26 PM ET GW loses Mensah- Bonsu for rest of regular season Email Print Share Associated Press WASHINGTON- George Washington will have to complete its bid for an undefeated Atlantic 10 season without Pops Mensah- Bonsu . We' re showing signs of learning from our mistakes " Carlos Boozer added 18 points, Gordan Giricek scored 15 and Mehmet Okur had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Jazz( 14- 26 . DALLAS( AP- Tracy McGrady' s left big toe was bothering him so much that he took off his shoe during the second quarter and limped to the sideline figuring he was done for the night The Dallas Mavericks weren' t that lucky. Duhon extended the lead with a breakaway layup, making it 98- 65. The conference said Michigan( 3- 2 overall, 2- 0 Big Ten) will not have to forfeit games.

His free throw with 2: 43 remaining gave his team a 110- 107 lead . Updated: September 8, 2007, 10: 29 PM ET A- Rod hits 50th homer of season off Royals rookie Bannister Comment Email Print Share Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo- Alex Rodriguez hit his major league- leading 50th and 51st home runs on Saturday night, connecting in consecutive at- bats on 3- 1 counts against Royals rookie Brian Bannister . He' s got a tired act " After converting a save, Francisco Rodriguez often pounds his chest and points to the sky while letting out a roar " I just don' t like watching the guy pitch " Bruney said " I think it' s embarrassing " Bruney' s teammate, Joba Chamberlain, also has irritated opponents with his loud screams and animated fist pumps after inning- ending strikeouts . A few days before ESPN' s visit to Barcelona, an agent' s representative arrived at Chapman' s workout and tried to slip the pitcher a note . A Michigan judge ruled the charges stemming from the October fight were a violation of Jackson' s probation. Really, the last five, six days I don' t think he' s changed a bit Pretty much the same relaxed guy. Updated: October 23, 2006, 7: 52 PM ET Two Louisville WRs suspended after paintball episode Email Print Share Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky- Louisville wide receivers Chris Vaughn and Scott Long were suspended after being arrested on charges of second- degree assault for allegedly shooting a woman with a paintball gun Sunday.

All is fair game " If the case heads to trial and is not dismissed, as we feel it should be, we will be calling[ McCready] as a witness " Emery added . Maddux played for Chicago from 1986- 1992 and 2004- 2006, going 133- 112 He earned career wins No 1 and No 300 in a Cubs uniform . Guards Keith Bogans and Hart, F- C Jamal Sampson and assistant coach Gary Brokaw were draft choices Knight played in 21 games last season Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press . Martinez, an All- Star catcher, was replaced by backup Kelly Shoppach, who batted eighth and went 0- for- 4 in the Indians' 5- 3 win .