Binghamton University officials restrict off-campus basketball recruiting over NCAA violationsOctober 12th, 2009 Binghamton halts off-campus basketball recruitingBINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Binghamton University officials say off-campus recruiting for the men's basketball teams has been suspended.
For Dwyane Wade, on-court play _ not off-court issues _ the focus as Heat camp loomsSeptember 30th, 2009 Wade looking for basketball season to bring reliefMIAMI — It's getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private. The reigning NBA scoring champion is being sued by scorned business partners and responded by filing a $100 million defamation suit against those parties.
LeBron James makes a stop in London to help promote basketball in BritainSeptember 5th, 2009 King James makes a stop in LondonLONDON — King James got a royal greeting Saturday. LeBron James spoke to dozens of children wearing T-shirts with "Earn the crown" and "The King is coming" written on them during a stop in his promotional tour.
Former Giants WR Plaxico Burress due back in court for arraignment on weapons chargesAugust 20th, 2009 Burress to be arraigned in NYC on weapons chargesNEW YORK — Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is heading back to court on weapons charges for accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Manhattan nightclub. Burress was indicted earlier this month on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment.
Obamas planning luxurious holiday at Martha's VineyardJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - America's First Family is going to holiday next month on the luxurious Martha's Vineyard, which has a basketball court for President Barack Obama. The buzz on the island off Massachusetts was that Obamas have rented the 20 million dollar, 28-acre Blue Heron Farm in the Chilmark section for the last two weeks in August.
'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.
Kobe Bryant visits Manila during Asian tour; says fans' economic woes spur him to play harderJuly 21st, 2009 Kobe visits Manila in opening stop on Asian tourMANILA, Philippines — Kobe Bryant believes Americans will keep paying to go to basketball games despite recession and rising unemployment. He says the sacrifices by fans make him try harder.
No surprise: NBA scoring champ Dwyane Wade gets extension offer from Miami HeatJuly 13th, 2009 No surprise: Wade gets extension offer from HeatMIAMI — The Miami Heat didn't wait long to announce the NBA's worst-kept secret: They want to keep Dwyane Wade. The reigning NBA scoring champion said he received a text from Heat president Pat Riley regarding a contract extension shortly after midnight Sunday, the first day the team could make such an offer.
Tulsa basketball coach Wojcik agrees to 6-year deal; runs through 2014-15 seasonJune 23rd, 2009 Wojcik agrees to 6-year contract at TulsaTULSA, Okla. — Doug Wojcik has agreed to a six-year contract to remain Tulsa's basketball coach.
BYU basketball coach Rose diagnosed with pancreatic cancerJune 18th, 2009 BYU basketball coach diagnosed with cancerPROVO, Utah — BYU basketball coach Dave Rose has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The university said on its Web site Wednesday that Rose's family announced that tests from emergency surgery he had earlier this month to stop internal bleeding were positive for cancer.
Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith DambrotJune 18th, 2009 Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extensionAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016.
Another basketball recruit is released from USC commitmentJune 16th, 2009 Basketball recruit Williams is released from USCLOS ANGELES — Forward Derrick Williams has requested and been granted a release from his basketball letter of intent to play at Southern California. Williams, from nearby La Mirada High, joins guard Lamont Jones, from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., as recruits who have changed their minds since Tim Floyd resigned last week as basketball coach.
Tennessee-Martin basketball coach Campbell resigns after summer camp audit finds problemsJune 5th, 2009 Tennessee-Martin basketball coach resignsMARTIN, Tenn. — Tennessee-Martin says head basketball coach Bret Campbell has resigned after an internal audit found he violated school policies by cashing checks for summer basketball camps.
Sunglasses will be England cricket team's secret weaponMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Coloured Sunglasses will be the England cricket team's secret weapon this summer. Cricketers have been advised on how they can optimise their vision by wearing the right coloured lenses from a selection of yellow, red, gold, silver and orange for different conditions, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Busy Saturday for first dad, husband: daughter's soccer game, then date night in New York CityMay 30th, 2009 Obama's day: Soccer, NYC date night with MichelleWASHINGTON — There were no official events are his schedule Saturday, so President Barack Obama had plenty of time to devote to his other roles — father and husband. The president and first lady Michelle Obama watched their daughter Malia's soccer game in the morning.
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