Cavaliers rookie G Kyrie Irving has concussionCavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury -- a concussion. The star guard, who has lived up to being the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, was kept out of Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a head injury. The team did not disclose Irving's concussion until moments before tip-off. There is no immediate ...
Broadway set to tell the tale of Magic and BirdShowtime is about to have a whole new meaning for Magic Johnson. The story of the NBA Hall of Famer's rivalry and friendship with Larry Bird is coming to Broadway in "Magic/Bird," set to open in April. The two consulted in its production, and Johnson can't wait to watch their story told.
Bobcats' Walker to play in Rising Stars ChallengeBobcats rookie guard Kemba Walker has been selected to play in the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 24, during NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando.
Stern: Howard's future won't hurt All-Star gameNBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks.
Billups vows return from season-ending injuryChauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him. This isn't going to be easy.
NBA CapsulesKevin Durant hit a go-ahead bank shot with 14.2 seconds remaining, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder overcame career performances by Monta Ellis and David Lee to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Tuesday night.
Durant's shot lifts Thunder past Warriors 119-116Kevin Durant came hard off the screen, took the pass and launched a jumper that banked off the glass and through the net.
Tuesday's ScoresGIRLS BASKETBALL Arlington Memorial 47, Black River 18 Burlington 46, Bellows Free Academy of St. Albans 43 Champlain Valley Union 48, Spaulding 34 Enosburg Falls 37, Northfield 35, OT Essex 44, North Country Union 34 Fair Haven Union 39, Burr & Burton Academy 36 Lake Region Union 56, Stowe 13 Lamoille Union 48, Randolph Union 36 Oxbow Union 48, Montpelier ...
AD:
NBA CapsulesPaul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five with a 94-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night.
Pekovic, Wolves hold off Jimmer and KingsNikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love.
Nash hits late layup, Suns beat Bucks 107-105Steve Nash hit a driving layup with 5 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a 107-105 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Wade's 26 helps Heat top Cavs, 107-91Dwyane Wade scored 26 points, LeBron James added 24 against his former team and the Miami Heat tuned up for a long road trip by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-91 on Tuesday night.
Granger leads Pacers past Jazz 104-99Danny Granger scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, and Darren Collison had 25 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 104-99 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Pierce passes Bird in Celtics' win over BobcatsPaul Pierce knew what was on the line with every shot. The pressure was quite clear to Pierce and anyone else in the arena as he stood on the verge of passing Larry Bird for No. 2 on Boston's career scoring list. He needed only 10 points to overtake Bird when the Celtics hosted Charlotte on Tuesday night and those ...
Bobcats-Celtics, BoxCHARLOTTE (84) Thomas 1-6 0-0 2, Diaw 2-6 0-0 4, Biyombo 1-5 1-2 3, Walker 5-13 5-5 16, Williams 6-15 7-8 21, Mullens 5-11 1-2 11, Brown 10-10 0-1 20, Higgins 0-2 0-0 0, White 1-2 2-2 4, Carroll 0-0 0-0 0, Najera 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 32-71 16-20 84. BOSTON (94) Pierce 6-18 1-1 15, Garnett 10-15 2-2 22, ...
Pierce passes Bird for No. 2 in Celtics scoringPaul Pierce has passed Larry Bird for second place on the Boston Celtics' career scoring list.
NBA-best Thunder beat Blazers 111-107 in OTKevin Durant had 33 points, including a dunk with 2.9 seconds left in overtime, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 on Monday night.
Tuesday's ScoresGIRLS BASKETBALL Belmont 42, Gilford 37 Bishop Guertin 56, Dover 47 Bow 56, Hillsboro-Deering 25 Campbell 57, Winnisquam 33 Coe-Brown 68, Windham 58 Exeter 37, Concord 31 Goffstown 51, Laconia 34 Inter-Lakes 44, Moultonborough 36 Kearsarge 43, Pembroke Academy 37 Kennett 32, Plymouth Regional 29 Lebanon 74, Con-Val 34 Londonderry 70, Alvirne 45 Mascoma Valley 55, Stevens 41 Merrimack 46, ...
Cousins leads Kings back against Hornets, 100-92After digging themselves a hole 18 points deep with poor shooting and porous defense, DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings avoided the temptation to bicker with one another. Coach Keith Smart hoped it was a sign of a young team maturing and pulling together.
Scola leads Rockets past hurting Nuggets 99-90Luis Scola scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets handed the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets their third straight loss, 99-90 on Monday night.
AD:
Boozer scores 24 points, Bulls beat Nets 108-87Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 108-87 Monday night.
Monday's ScoresGIRLS BASKETBALL Hanover, N.H. 33, Hartford 27 Hazen Union 41, Lyndon Institute 39 Mount Anthony Union 47, Mill River Union 37 Vergennes Union 46, Harwood Union 42 Williamstown 39, Chelsea 34 BOYS BASKETBALL Bellows Free Academy of St. Albans 47, Middlebury Union 45 Danville 63, Lake Region Union 57 Enosburg Falls 72, Northfield 49 Harwood Union 54, Oxbow Union 41 ...
Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Grizzlies 89-84Tony Parker scored 21 points, and Tim Duncan added 19 points and 17 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
Cousins leads Kings back against Hornets, 100-92DeMarcus Cousins had 28 points and 19 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings erased an 18-point deficit en route to a 100-92 victory over the slumping New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.
Wall, Young help Wizards beat Raptors 111-108John Wall scored 31 points, Nick Young had a season-high 29 and Trevor Booker added a season-high 19 as the Washington Wizards blew an 18-point third-quarter lead then hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 111-108 in overtime on Monday night.
