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Doctors clear Pistons’ Stuckey to resume exercise

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:03 +0000

The Detroit Pistons say three doctors have cleared Rodney Stuckey for exercise after a heart evaluation. Read full story Related posts:Pistons: Stuckey is ‘doing well’ after collapsePistons: Stuckey out of hospital after collapsePistons’ Stuckey misses game, status still unclear Related posts:

Ex-Olympian Marion Jones signs deal with Shock

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:01:39 +0000

Former sprinter Marion Jones signed with the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock on Wednesday, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using steroids and doing jail time for lying to federal prosecutors. Read full story Related posts:Ex-track star Marion Jones wants to play in WNBAMavs’ Marion sprains ankle against BucksMavs’ Marion returns to game [...] Related posts:

Dakar to host Basketball without Borders Africa 2010

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:06:28 +0000

A contingent of NBA players and coaches led by NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo will travel to Dakar, Senegal Aug. 5-8 for the eighth edition of Basketball without Borders Africa it was announced today by the National Basketball Association (NBA), the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the Senegalese Basketball Federation (FSBB).
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PUR – Bayamon clinch first win of season

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:57 +0000

BAYAMÓN (BSN) – Vaqueros de Bayamón eged out Gallitos de Isabela 87-83 to take their win of the season. The signing of import Robert "Tractor" Traylor paid immediate dividends as he had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks to help the defending champions improve to 1-2 with this road win. Christian Dalmau had a …

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EUROCUP – Alba win at DKV and clinch first place in Group I

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:27 +0000

BADALONA (Eurocup) – Alba Berlin joined the Eurocup Quarter-Final party on Tuesday night by winning at DKV Joventut in Badalona, Spain. In a battle of 3-2 teams on the final night of Last 16 play, the German outfit erupted for 33 fourth-quarter points and prevailed 68-62 to improve to 4-2. Immanuel McElroy led a balanced Alba attack with 14 …

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TURKEY BOUND – Bogut powers Bucks past Celtics

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:34 +0000

MILWAUKEE (2010 FIBA World Championship for Men) – Australian big man Andrew Bogut had game-highs of 25 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks to lead the surging Milwaukee Bucks past the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night. After the game, Boston head coach Doc Rivers made no secret of the fact that his team's inability to stop Bogut is what cost them …

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Turkoglu to go vs. Lakers as Raptors look to get going

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:40:02 +0000

Chris Bosh said the rest of the season is a time for desperation. Read full story Related posts:Bosh passes Carter for Raptors all-time scoring leadAnkle injury sidelines Raptors’ Bosh vs. NetsTURKEY BOUND – Hedo limps out of Raptors’ defeat to Rockets Related posts:

Pistons’ Stuckey to miss at least another game

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:20:17 +0000

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey will miss at least a second game after collapsing in Cleveland. Read full story Related posts:Pistons’ Stuckey misses game, status still unclearPistons: Stuckey out of hospital after collapsePistons: Stuckey is ‘doing well’ after collapse Related posts:

Nuggets remaining focused despite Martin’s absence

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:20:03 +0000

With Kenyon Martin’s left knee aching, Carmelo Anthony vowed to be more of a force on the boards. Read full story Related posts:Nuggets remaining focused despite trying timesNuggets’ Martin expected back before end of season‘Melo to suit up for Nuggets after missing last eight games Related posts:

Clippers, general manager Dunleavy part ways

Go Jump Higher — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:33:42 +0000

Mike Dunleavy and the Los Angeles Clippers parted company for good Tuesday, barely a month after he relinquished his head coaching duties to focus solely on being general manager. Read full story Related posts:Dunleavy leaves Clippers’ sideline, stays on as GMDunleavy misses Clippers’ game with back injuryClippers guard Rush has knee surgery Related posts: