Kevin Garnett gets warm welcome in return from knee injury as Celtics beats Knicks 96-82October 9th, 2009 Garnett back with Boston crowd after knee injuryBOSTON — Kevin Garnett had 10 points and eight rebounds in his first game at the Boston Garden in more than seven months, and the Celtics beat the New York Knicks 96-82 in an exhibition game on Friday night. Rasheed Wallace played his first game for the Celtics in Boston and had 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Brooks scores 21, Rockets rally past Celtics in Garnett's first game since knee injuryOctober 7th, 2009 Rockets rally past Celtics in Garnett's returnHIDALGO, Texas — Aaron Brooks scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Wednesday night. Kevin Garnett scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in his first action since aggravating a right knee injury last March 25.
Timberwolves give veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek tradeSeptember 25th, 2009 Wolves give Daniels permission to seek tradeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves say they have given veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek a trade. If Daniels and his agent cannot work out a deal, the Timberwolves will buy him out.
NASCAR goes dry: Jim Beam joins Jack Daniels in ending Sprint Cup sponsorshipsSeptember 22nd, 2009 First Jack, now Jim, on way out of NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The maker of Jim Beam Bourbon will stop sponsoring Robby Gordon's Sprint Cup team next season, sending another liquor company to the NASCAR sidelines.
Marquis pitches 7 strong innings, Tulowitzki and Barmes homer as Rockies beat Pirates 10-1August 14th, 2009 Marquis, Tulowitzki lead Rockies past PiratesDENVER — Jason Marquis allowed three hits over seven innings, Troy Tulowitzki and Clint Barmes homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Thursday. Dexter Fowler had four hits — three of them doubles — and scored three runs, and Barmes finished with three hits and three RBIs for the Rockies, who won the final two games of the three-game series.
Rockies 6, Reds 4, 11 inningsAugust 2nd, 2009 Rockies 6, Reds 4, 11 inningsE_Ale.Gonzalez (4). DP_Colorado 1, Cincinnati 1.
Celtics requests waivers on guard Gabe PruittAugust 1st, 2009 Celtics requests waivers on PruittBOSTON — The Boston Celtics are requesting waivers on guard Gabe Pruitt. The move was announced by the team on Friday.
In the market: Indiana adds depth by signing ex-Thunder point guard Earl WatsonJuly 29th, 2009 Pacers add depth, sign former Thunder guard WatsonINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Earl Watson to a multiyear contract. Terms of the deal were not released Tuesday.
Rockies RHP Marquis will miss start Friday with blister on middle fingerJuly 22nd, 2009 Marquis to miss next start with blisterDENVER — To fix a bothersome blister on his right middle finger, Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis tried everything from soaking it in pickle juice to taking more vitamin E. Still, the blister remained a problem.
El Duque a free agent again after Rangers release him from a Triple-A contractJuly 18th, 2009 Rangers release El Duque from Triple-A contractARLINGTON, Texas — El Duque's comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers has ended. Texas released Orlando Hernandez from his minor league contract Friday, making the right-hander a free agent just more than a month after he signed.
Boston Celtics sign coveted free agent Rasheed Wallace; veteran forward is 4-time All-StarJuly 9th, 2009 BOSTON — Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics hope the four-time All-Star will help them recapture the NBA championship. Wallace, known for his shooting, rebounding and technical fouls, signed Wednesday, the first day free agents were allowed to do so.
Reports: Celtics agree to deal with free agent forward Rasheed WallaceJuly 6th, 2009 Reports: Wallace agrees to deal with CelticsTwo newspapers are reporting the Celtics have reached an agreement with free agent Rasheed Wallace. Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, told the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe on Sunday night that the 34-year-old forward told him to call off meetings the agent was in the process of scheduling with the Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks.
Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract, but he's in no hurry to respondJuly 3rd, 2009 Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contractBOSTON — The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday. The Boston Globe reports the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday.
Pacers let G Marquis Daniels become free unrestricted agentJune 29th, 2009 Pacers let G Daniels become free agentINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option on guard Marquis Daniels. Daniels' agent, Glenn Schwartzman, told The Associated Press in an e-mail on Monday that the Pacers have indicated that they will not pay the final year of the deal.
Texas Rangers OF Hamilton headed to disabled listJune 3rd, 2009 Texas OF Josh Hamilton headed to disabled listNEW YORK — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is headed to the disabled list with a strained groin that could sideline him from two weeks to two months. Hamilton had an MRI on Tuesday and was examined by Dr.