Updated: expresses March 30, investigates 2008, 4: 13 PM ET Jazz without Kirilenko against Timberwolves Comment Email Print Share Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS- Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Sunday' s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an injured right calf. Young is the first player in school history to record at least 40 assists, 25 blocks and 25 steals in the same season " He does everything, all the small stuff " teammate Quincy Williams said " All the things we need to be a successful team. Rookies Jackson Vroman( fractured right thumb) and Yuta Tabuse( right thigh contusion) did not dress for the Suns, but both are scheduled to practice Thursday. Lippitt/ Einstein/ Getty ImagesDiscussions between former Knicks GM Isiah Thomas and the Los Angeles Clippers were described by one source as informal yet substantive. During the regular season, Bell pores over Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley' s scouting reports. Once one of the lowest- spending teams in the region, Moore helped beef up Kansas City' s presence in Latin America, has it at least keeping up with the other teams instead of lagging well behind.

The substitution of Welsch for Davis in the lineup was the first change in Boston' s starting five this season . After recovering from shoulder surgery, the 33- year- old right- hander agreed to a minor- league deal with the Tigers last month and pitched a combined five scoreless innings in two starts with Lakeland and Triple- A Toledo Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press . Miles has been a disappointment in his 1# 189; seasons with Cleveland, which acquired him before last season in a deal that sent guard Andre Miller to the Los Angeles Clippers . Catcher Josh Thole joined the Mets after being recalled from Double- A Binghamton on Monday Thole was hitting 328 with 29 doubles at Binghamton . One year later we said' Should we put him in a Cup car' He jumped in a Cup car and took off. The Blazers missed several shots in the final 30 seconds of regulation but grabbed four offensive rebounds to stay in the game. It was tough " Tinsley said " They' re hard to guard " Phoenix led by 22 twice in the first quarter, the last time at 31- 9 on Richardson' s turnaround 10- footer from the baseline with 1: 56 left.

It' s winning time " Mourning said " I can go full- tilt You don' t have to cut back my minutes My doctors have said' Hey, you can go all out . Updated: February 3, 2006, 12: 37 AM ET Davis' wife faces battery charge for traffic incident Email Print Share Associated Press NAPERVILLE, Ill- Kendra Davis, the wife of New York Knicks forward Antonio Davis, was charged with misdemeanor battery Thursday for allegedly throwing a cup of coffee at a woman during a traffic dispute last fall, police said . Hurricane Katrina forced the NBA franchise, along with other professional and college sports teams, to leave New Orleans last year . The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted Wednesday to give Nets owner Bruce Ratner what amounts to a big price break on the development rights for a rail yard where the arena is to be built . Those hours, they felt like days " Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. Patterson is wearing a cast on his left foot and will be out approximately eight weeks, the school said in a statement. Kyle Busch The rain began pelting down after 11 of 45 drivers had completed qualifying attempts on the two- mile oval and NASCAR was forced to fill the race field by points, giving series leader Busch his third pole start of the season.

She first told police they were arguing over child support when he struck her twice in the face and pushed her to the ground for writing a check without his permission . Bobcats coach Bernie Bickerstaff said his team plays not to lose once it has a lead . The Nuggets play again Wednesday night against Seattle at home, where they were booed off the court Saturday during a 106- 82 loss to the Jazz " We' ve got to get our fans back . I just completely embarrassed myself and was not really happy about what had happened . He also helped Lithuania upset the United States 94- 90 in a preliminary round game He scored eight points in that game He has played professionally in Europe since age 16. McLouth " Wow " second baseman Freddy Sanchez said Thursday of the trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette " I think the biggest thing was the shock factor It' s obviously a tough pill to swallow Our No. Sullivan, the 1971 Heisman Trophy winner as Auburn' s quarterback, coached the Blazers' running backs this season after working as the team' s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 1999- 2005.

Within a few days, Teixeira will be occupying that spot for the Angels . 6 UCLA and Oregon, let alone the rest of the season, is in doubt] EnlargeLisa Blumenfeld/ Getty ImagesLosing Daniel Hackett for any length of time would hurt a Trojans backcourt that lacks depth . We were just more aggressive " The Grizzlies( 17- 17) reached 500 for the first time this season They were 5- 11 when they hired Mike Fratello on Dec . Isringhausen is due for free agency this fall, or could retire . Isringhausen said he believed Carpenter, who was examined by team physician Dr George Paletta on Friday, would see Dr. Beginning after public- financed improvements to the Ford Center are completed, the average revenue from the next two seasons would be used to create a benchmark.

Rob Pelinka, the agent for Bryant, told ESPN on Sunday night that Malone made " several inappropriate comments " to Bryant' s wife, Vanessa, on Nov . When asked if he' d hoped the team would make a move before the trade deadline to boost the team' s playoff chances, he told the newspaper " We' re trying to get better, right? It is what it is " In spite of the comments, assistant general manager Fred Hoiberg said he spoke with Garnett after the deadline passed and said his star player' s mood was " good " Garnett is having another strong year on the court, averaging 22 points and nearly 13 rebounds per game . Updated: September 22, 2009, 6: 10 PM ET Cardinals void Mateo' s contract Comment Email Print Share Associated Press HOUSTON- The St . 12 " Hopefully, I can get something squared here soon " Mears said " I' m still not sure yet exactly what' s going on . Richard Berger recommended a diagnostic arthroscopy to evaluate the ligaments on the ulnar side of Johnson' s wrist. Like I said, nobody said life was easy " said Sveum, who has the lineup card from his first winning hanging in the office formerly occupied by Yost " We' ve got one more week to see what happens " Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. Everybody already knows about Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, LenDale White, Dwayne Jarrett, Steve Smith and so on- all that redundant Heisman Trophy, All- American, Mr.

357 What fans, media and even teammates did not know was that Votto had been battling anxiety attacks brought on by lingering grief over his father' s death last August . Once play began, the Mets announced that Reed, who had been scheduled to umpire third base, was unable to get to the ballpark . Nobody here can explain it and we' ve been to several doctors and it just hasn' t gotten any better " Wood Wood threw about two dozen pitches off the Miller Park mound against hitters with a protective pad on his right index finger several hours before the NL Central- leading Cubs took on the Milwaukee Brewers . But he says he believes he is physically capable of delivering the power he showed in 2007, when he hit 29 homers with 102 RBIs " Every time I walk to the plate I feel like I can dominate a game with my bat if I' m right " he said " I' ve never struggled for three months " Thanks to the improved balance in the lineup, the Braves are 14- 11 in games Jones has not started . Blades likes conventional wisdom about as much he likes opposing quarterbacks. C- A breakthrough season behind him, Clint Bowyer should be riding high heading to Daytona International Speedway to start the 2008 campaign.

Originally Published: March 5, 2007 ESPN TEAM OF THE WEEK: GEORGIA TECH Jamie Howell- US PRESSWIREJavaris Crittenton and the Jackets are peaking at the right time . UNLV Email Print Share Associated Press RENO, Nev- Nevada forward Nick Fazekas was cleared to play Saturday against state rival UNLV . So McHale traded disgruntled guard Sam Cassell to the Clippers for Jaric, who is nine years younger and a much better defender . Updated: October 10, 2007, 11: 44 PM ET Crawford returns from suspension, refs preseason game Comment Email Print Share Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS- Joey Crawford officiated his first NBA exhibition game Wednesday night after being suspended for the end of last season and the playoffs for improper on- court conduct . Davis reported to camp lighter and quicker after offseason consultations with Jerry West and Steve Nash. Houston needed a veteran catcher to replace Brad Ausmus, who became a free agent and signed with the Dodgers.

No such list exists for the drivers, but spokesman Ramsey Poston confirmed NASCAR will test for performance- enhancing drugs . After being limited to 16 starts last year with a partially torn left shoulder muscle and a compressed nerve in his right forearm, Hill is frustrated by his inability to remain pain- free " At this point, I' m trying to play catch- up from all the injuries " he said " You try to look at the positive way . He apologized earlier this month and said he had reimbursed his campaign$ 13, 676 to cover the profit from the ticket sales Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press . ESPN: In this debate about who' s the greatest all- time coach, you can bring up your record as a coach, general manager, vice president and president . Later, teammate Kyle Busch wrecked while racing Kevin Harvick for the lead. But Van Gundy said he told the Rockets all along that he wanted to come back as coach. A mandatory yellow flag gives the teams a chance to make adjustments based on the track conditions and an opportunity to check tire wear] EnlargeDoug Pensinger/ Getty ImagesNASCAR was forced to postpone Sunday' s Sprint Cup race at Pocono after rainstorms soaked the area The Pocono event is 200 laps around the 2.

Tazawa, who plays for corporate league club Eneos, was the MVP of the prestigious corporate league Intercity Championship . Kidd had microfracture surgery on his left knee in July 2004, causing him to miss the first 18 games of the 2004- 05 season Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press . He was to begin an injury rehab assignment at Double- A Mississippi on Wednesday and pitch again with the club on Friday . But like I said, four years from now they' ll probably have a better format than they did the last time around " Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press . C- Clemson wide receiver Chansi Stuckey broke his foot in practice and could be sidelined up to five weeks. The car Johnson drove Sunday was designed to be run on the 2.

1 for first time Comment Email Print Share ESPN Pittsburgh has the Steelers pursuing a Super Bowl XLIII berth, one of the brightest young stars in the NHL in Sidney Crosby, and, well, we' ll just skip the Pirates . Updated: July 19, 2008, 6: 57 PM ET Cards hope to get Carpenter into rotation by August Comment Email Print Share Associated Press ST . He didn' t serve any jail time, however, because he received credit for time served . Dewayne Wise is being put on the 15- day disabled list with a strained AC joint in his right shoulder This will be Garcia' s first major league start since Sept 29, 2008 Garcia, 32, went 0- 1 with a 1 . Al Harrington added 14 and Childress 12 for the Hawks, who outscored Houston 52- 38 in the paint " We slash a lot " Harrington said " so we' re going to get a lot of points in the paint " The 7- foot- 6 Yao had only one offensive rebound in the second half " They forced the ball out of Yao' s hand, forced him off the block " McGrady said " That made everything tough for us. He has said he would only return if offered a one- year deal from the Braves. He is expected to appeal the decision " Any player can still play while the case is under appeal " Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim told ESPN on Wednesday, adding he will allow Devendorf to do just that( Syracuse' s next game is Saturday against Long Beach State.