Jason Terry's 3-pointers help Mavericks to preseason victory over GrizzliesOctober 11th, 2009 Terry leads Mavericks past GrizzliesDALLAS — Jason Terry scored 23 points, including a pair of 3-pointers on consecutive possessions down the stretch, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to a 114-107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. Dallas held a 93-92 lead when Terry hit a shot from beyond the arc with 7:42 remaining, then connected again from long range with 6:49 left for a 99-92 advantage.
Dirk Nowitzki looks refreshed, ready for Mavs' season after soap opera conclusion to last yearSeptember 30th, 2009 Nowitzki brings carefree look into Mavs' seasonDALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki strolled back onto the scene Monday looking like a carefree surfer, his long, curly blond hair framing a wide smile. The Mavericks forward even had a tan to boot, quite a departure from the ashen-faced All-Star who five months ago politely told reporters he didn't want to talk about the arrest at his Dallas home of a former girlfriend who said she was pregnant with his child.
Attorney says tests show Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee not pregnantSeptember 3rd, 2009 Report: Dirk Nowitzki's ex-fiancee not pregnantDALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki's attorney says prison medical records show the Dallas Mavericks player's former fiancee isn't pregnant. Cristal Taylor is serving a four-year prison sentence in Missouri after her arrest at Nowitzki's Dallas home on a probation violation.
Pitino lashes out about woman in sex scandal's accusations in newly released police videoAugust 27th, 2009 Pitino lashes out about revived accusationsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A seething Rick Pitino said he could stay on the sidelines no longer.
FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper transferred to team in GermanyAugust 1st, 2009 Cooper transferred to team in GermanyFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to a second-tier team in Germany, pending a medical examination. The team, TSV 1860 Munich, finished 12th in the 2008-09 season in the 2.
'Sleazy' and more _ Court records detail falling out between Mavericks owner and former coachJuly 24th, 2009 Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson disputeDALLAS — The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.
Family attorney: Slain Fla. couple made small donation to suspect's self-defense programJuly 22nd, 2009 Attorney: Slain Fla. couple donated to suspectPENSACOLA, Fla.
AL MVP Dustin Pedroia back in lineup after missing Monday's game to be with pregnant wifeJuly 8th, 2009 Pedroia returns after missing game to be with wifeBOSTON — Dustin Pedroia is back in the Boston Red Sox lineup after missing one game to be with his pregnant wife. The reigning AL MVP and the starting second baseman in this year's All-Star game batted second against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
G Jason Kidd stays with Mavericks, agrees to 3-year deal worth more than $25 millionJuly 6th, 2009 G Jason Kidd staying with MavericksDALLAS — The Mavericks say they have reached a deal to keep free agent point guard Jason Kidd in Dallas. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Monday that Kidd has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million.
Report: G Jason Kidd stays with Mavericks, agrees to 3-year deal worth more than $25 millionJuly 6th, 2009 Report: G Jason Kidd staying with MavericksDALLAS — Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tells The Dallas Morning News that Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks.
Former Bulls star Eddy Curry's suburban Chicago home in foreclosureJune 30th, 2009 Former Bulls star Curry's home in foreclosureBURR RIDGE, Ill. — Court records show that former Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry's suburban Chicago mansion is in foreclosure.
Nowitzki's former fiancee transferred to jail in MissouriJune 30th, 2009 Nowitzki's former fiancee now in Missouri jailBEAUMONT, Texas — Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee has been transferred from a Texas jail to a lockup in Missouri. Authorities said Tuesday that Crystal Taylor, arrested at the Mavericks star's Dallas home in May, was taken to Missouri after posting bond in Jefferson County.
Ryan Leaf's attorney says former NFL quarterback will face Texas burglary, drug charges FridayJune 19th, 2009 Attorney: Ryan Leaf will face Texas charges FridayDALLAS — Ryan Leaf's attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in West Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges. Bill Kelly said he was in court all day Thursday and couldn't get Leaf processed to face one count of burglary and eight drug-related counts associated with the painkiller Hydrocodone.
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf a no-show on burglary, drug charges in West Texas townJune 19th, 2009 Ryan Leaf a no-show on Texas chargesDALLAS — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has not surrendered to authorities in West Texas to face burglary and drug-related charges. Randall County District Attorney James Farren says Leaf hadn't turned himself in by Thursday afternoon to face one count of burglary and eight drug-related counts associated with the painkiller Hydrocodone.
Penn State records show Hall of Famer Paterno makes more than $1 million a yearMay 29th, 2009 Penn St records show JoePa a millionaireSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire.