Pacers name Vogel coach
Frank Vogel played the waiting game to become head coach with the same confidence that made him a favorite of both fans and players during his half a season carrying ...
Jul 6, 2011, 8:20 a.m.Union: 'Adequate basis' to question NBA financials
The NBA players' association says the league has made inaccurate financial projections before, a day after a report questioned whether the league indeed lost money two seasons ago.
Jul 6, 2011, 8:05 a.m.
Mercury power past Sparks after Swanier hurt
Diana Taurasi and Candice Dupree scored 20 points each, helping the Phoenix Mercury rally past a scary injury to guard Ketia Swanier to beat the Los Angeles Sparks 101-82 Tuesday ...
Jul 5, 2011, 8:23 p.m.Phoenix G Swanier hurt against Sparks
Phoenix Mercury guard Ketia Swanier has been helped to the locker room after being elbowed in the head by Los Angeles Sparks guard Kristi Toliver.
Jul 5, 2011, 7:46 p.m.Davenport leads Fever to 78-61 win over Storm
Jessica Davenport had 15 points, seven rebounds and four blocks to lead the Indiana Fever over the Seattle Storm 78-61 on Tuesday night.
Jul 5, 2011, 7:30 p.m.Fowles helps Sky top Mystics to end skid at 3
Sylvia Fowles scored a season-high 34 points and pulled down 16 rebounds to help the Chicago Sky snap a three-game losing streak with a 78-65 win over the Washington Mystics ...
Jul 5, 2011, 7:28 p.m.
AP Source: Pacers pick Vogel
The Indiana Pacers are sticking with the coach who got them to the playoffs.
Jul 5, 2011, 6:10 p.m.Pacers schedule news conference with Vogel
The Indiana Pacers scheduled a Wednesday news conference with Frank Vogel amid speculation that he will be the next head coach of the team he led to an encouraging finish ...
Jul 5, 2011, 3:09 p.m.Lamb leads US U19 team to OT win
Jeremy Lamb of national champion Connecticut scored 35 points, including a baseline jumper with 1.5 seconds left in overtime, to lead the United States to a 107-105 victory over Lithuania ...
Jul 5, 2011, 1:15 p.m.
Cash, Bird lift Storm over Mystics 73-63
The Seattle Storm finally found their offense without imposing All-Star center Lauren Jackson. The Washington Mystics couldn't make up for the loss of leading scorer Crystal Langhorne.
Jul 3, 2011, 9:32 p.m.Cash, Bird lift Mystics over Storm 73-63
Swin Cash scored 19 points and Sue Bird added 17 as the Seattle Storm won in Washington for the first time since 2006, topping the Mystics 73-63 on Sunday.
Jul 3, 2011, 3:27 p.m.Mercury set team mark at stripe to beat Sky 97-84
Diana Taurasi scored 24 points to lead the Phoenix Mercury past the Chicago Sky 97-84 on Friday night.
Jul 1, 2011, 9:34 p.m.Charles scores 20 as Sun hold off Storm 75-70
Tina Charles had 20 points and 10 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Seattle Storm 75-70 on Friday night.
Jul 1, 2011, 6:50 p.m.Pondexter, Pierson lead Liberty past Silver Stars
Cappie Pondexter scored 19 points, Plenette Pierson had 10 of her 14 down the stretch and the New York Liberty beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 81-75 Friday night.
Jul 1, 2011, 6:17 p.m.
No free agency now, maybe no NBA games later
No free agency now, maybe no games later.
Jul 1, 2011, 3:15 p.m.Report: Kobe Bryant undergoes knee procedure
Kobe Bryant has undergone a procedure in Germany to try to strengthen his arthritic right knee, according to a report.
Jul 1, 2011, 1:40 p.m.Person, Snyder hired as Lakers assistants
Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown.
Jul 1, 2011, 1:09 p.m.
Jackson, Parker out with injuries
Briann January slapped the court at Conseco Fieldhouse, writhing in agony while clutching her right knee.
Jul 1, 2011, 11:33 a.m.
NBA lockout begins as sides fail to reach new deal
The memories of a thrilling NBA season might have to last for a while.
Jul 1, 2011, 12:30 a.m.
NBA lockout begins as sides fail to reach deal
The NBA locked out its players Friday when its collective bargaining agreement expired, becoming the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife.
Jun 30, 2011, 9:05 p.m.Whalen, Wiggins lead Lynx to 101-71 win over Shock
Lindsay Whalen scored 13 of her 21 points in the second period, Candice Wiggins added 18 points and the Minnesota Lynx cruised to a 101-71 victory over the Tulsa Shock ...
Jun 30, 2011, 7:40 p.m.DeSouza's double-double leads Dream past Liberty
Erika DeSouza tied a career high with 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Lindsey Harding scored 25 points and the Atlanta Dream rallied for an 87-81 victory over the New ...
Jun 30, 2011, 7:24 p.m.NBA to lock out players after no new deal
The NBA's thrilling season came with a high price tag. LeBron's move to Miami and Dirk's title in Dallas couldn't hide a simple fact: Owners insisted they were losing money, ...
Jun 30, 2011, 6:27 p.m.Lakers guard Brown opts out of contract
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown has opted out of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Jun 30, 2011, 6:04 p.m.Amundson exercises player option with Warriors
Golden State Warriors forward Lou Amundson has told the team that he is exercising the player option on his contract for next season.
Jun 30, 2011, 4:41 p.m.NBA to lock out players at 12:01 EDT Friday
The NBA is locking out its players until a new collective bargaining agreement can be reached, the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife.
Jun 30, 2011, 4:38 p.m.Pistons CEO out as part of business-side shake-up
Detroit Pistons CEO Alan Ostfield has been let go by the team's new ownership.
Jun 30, 2011, 2:18 p.m.Ex-NBA player Jose Ortiz accused in drug case
Former NBA player Jose Ortiz was arrested in Puerto Rico after federal agents seized 218 marijuana plants at his house along with 40 rounds of assault-rifle ammunition, the U.S. Attorney's ...
Jun 30, 2011, 1:01 p.m.NBA lockout looms as sides fail to reach deal
Union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday "it's obvious the lockout will happen tonight" after players and owners failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting the 2011-12 season ...
Jun 30, 2011, 12:47 p.m.
NBA in lockout after sides fail to reach new deal
NBA players are locked out, possibly jeopardizing next season. Union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday afternoon that owners had locked out the players after failing to reach a new collective ...
Jun 30, 2011, 12:28 p.m.