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Griffith's go-ahead layup lifts Monarchs
Aug 24 2006 11:13PM (CT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Yolanda Griffith scored 18 points and hit the go-ahead layup with 10.3 seconds left in the Sacramento Monarchs' 64-61 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Sparks in Game 1 of the WNBA's Western Conference finals on Thursday night.
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Things get tougher for U.S. basketball
Aug 24 2006 11:04PM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Now comes the hard part. The U.S. closed a perfect week of group play Thursday night by routing Senegal 103-58. But with more demanding games ahead, one stumble and this young but talented team will be out of the hunt for the country's first FIBA world championship title since 1994.
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Pacers nab coveted free agent Harrington
Aug 24 2006 3:33PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers thought Al Harrington filled a void in their new up-tempo offense. Harrington just wanted to play for a winner _ and going home seemed like the perfect move.
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Nets invite Jay Williams to camp
Aug 24 2006 3:12PM (CT)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jay Williams' bid to resurrect his NBA career after a serious motorcycle crash three years ago has brought him to New Jersey, where he worked out for Nets officials and has been invited to training camp.
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France defeats Venezuela 81-61 at worlds
Aug 24 2006 7:25AM (CT)
SENDAI, Japan (AP) - Florent Pietrus scored 19 points as France defeated Venezuela 81-61 Thursday to finish second in Group A and advance to the next round of the world championships.
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Spain ends 1st round with perfect record
Aug 24 2006 7:25AM (CT)
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Pau Gasol scored 21 points and Spain finished the first round of the FIBA world championships with a perfect record, beating Japan 104-55 on Thursday night.
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Germany nips Angola 108-103 in triple-OT
Aug 24 2006 6:44AM (CT)
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki was able to laugh and call it 55 minutes of intense basketball fun. Joaquim Gomes was on the verge of tears as he talked about his team's heart and effort. Those who saw Germany's 108-103 triple-overtime victory over Angola on Thursday in the first round of the FIBA world championships will never forget it.
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Riley seeks '2-peat' with Miami Heat
Aug 24 2006 6:39AM (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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New Zealand beats Panama 86-75 at worlds
Aug 24 2006 6:23AM (CT)
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Craig Bradshaw scored 17 points and New Zealand moved on to the second round of the FIBA world championships with an 86-75 victory over Panama on Thursday.
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Nigeria advances to 2nd round at worlds
Aug 24 2006 5:12AM (CT)
SENDAI, Japan (AP) - Ebi Ere scored 19 points as Nigeria defeated Lebanon 95-72 on Thursday and advanced to the second round of the world championships.
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China beats Slovenia 78-77 at worlds
Aug 24 2006 5:11AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Yao Ming scored 36 points and Wang Shipeng made a 3-pointer as time expired to give China a 78-77 victory over Slovenia on Thursday, a win that helped send the Chinese to the second round of the world championships.
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Lithuania moves to 2nd round of worlds
Aug 24 2006 5:09AM (CT)
HAMAMATSU, Japan (AP) - Arvydas Macijauskas scored 21 points and Giedrius Gustas added 19 as Lithuania advanced to the second round of the world championships with a 79-74 win over Brazil on Thursday.
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Australia defeats Qatar 93-46 at worlds
Aug 24 2006 5:07AM (CT)
HAMAMATSU, Japan (AP) - Mark Worthington scored 17 points and Australia used a 16-0 run to open the second half, beating Qatar 93-46 on Thursday at the world championships.
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Italy knocks Puerto Rico out of worlds
Aug 24 2006 5:06AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Carlos Arroyo missed a running 3-pointer as time expired, and Puerto Rico was knocked out of the world championships with a 73-72 loss to Italy on Thursday.
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U.S. rallies for 94-85 win over Italy
Aug 24 2006 2:31AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - Maybe it's the time zone. Three of the United States' first four games in the FIBA world championships have been played at 7:30 p.m. here _ which is 6:30 a.m. Eastern. And the Americans are having trouble waking up by tipoff.
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Argentina defeats Serbia and Montenegro
Aug 24 2006 2:24AM (CT)
SENDAI, Japan (AP) - Luis Scola scored 22 points and Argentina rallied for an 83-79 win over Serbia and Montenegro Thursday to finish group play unbeaten at the world championships.
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LeBron, U.S. team not making guarantees
Aug 24 2006 2:02AM (CT)
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) - After the United States whipped Slovenia 114-95 Tuesday night, LeBron James was asked if he would guarantee a FIBA world championship. "No way," James said with a chuckle. "It's too far away."
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