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Riley seeks 'two-peat' with Miami Heat
Aug 23 2006 10:47PM (CT)
MIAMI (AP) - Pat Riley decided against quitting on top. He'd rather try to stay there another year. Riley said Wednesday he'll return as coach of the NBA champion Miami Heat, ending speculation he might retire at age 61. He'll be on the sideline when the title banner is raised at the season opener Oct. 31 against the Chicago Bulls.
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Sun face tough series against Shock
Aug 23 2006 7:42PM (CT)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Connecticut Sun were supposed to be cruising toward a third straight appearance in the WNBA finals. Connecticut's task doesn't seem so easy anymore.
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Ex-NBA player gets 2 months in gun case
Aug 23 2006 5:03PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former NBA player Lonny Baxter was sentenced Wednesday to two months in jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges of carrying a gun a few blocks from the White House.
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Anthony's 35 leads U.S. over Italy
Aug 23 2006 7:43AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - The Americans survived their toughest test yet in the world basketball championships, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half to beat Italy 94-85 Wednesday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his U.S.-record 35 points in the third quarter, when he played extensive minutes with fellow captains Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski was forced to scrap his two-unit rotation after an anemic offense in the second quarter.
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L.A. Sparks advance in WNBA playoffs
Aug 23 2006 5:42AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Sparks did things the hard way. After blowing most of a 14-point lead, they needed a late rally and some missed shots by Seattle to extend their season.
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U.S. looking to fine-tune at worlds
Aug 23 2006 5:36AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - The U.S. team won its first three FIBA world championships games by an average of 20.3 points.
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Lithuania clobbers Australia 78-57
Aug 23 2006 2:21AM (CT)
HAMAMATSU, Japan (AP) - Guard Aryvdas Macijauskas scored 20 points to lead Lithuania to a 78-57 victory over Australia at the FIBA world championships Wednesday.
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Argentina routs Nigeria 98-64 at worlds
Aug 23 2006 2:15AM (CT)
SENDAI, Japan (AP) - Andres Nocioni scored 23 points Wednesday as Argentina beat Nigeria 98-64 to secure first place in Group A at the FIBA world championships.
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China defeats Senegal 100-83 at worlds
Aug 23 2006 2:12AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Yao Ming scored 26 points, right at his tournament-best average, and China beat winless Senegal 100-83 on Wednesday for its first victory at the world championships.
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Spain defeats Angola 93-83 at worlds
Aug 23 2006 1:02AM (CT)
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Spain's big game in the opening round of the FIBA world championships was against Germany. Angola turned out to be its toughest.
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