Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento, dies at age 58November 21st, 2009 Art Savage, owner of Oakland A's farm club, diesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Art Savage, the majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has died.
Parker scores 17 as Spurs rout Wizards 106-84 to end 3-game skidNovember 21st, 2009 Parker scores 17 in Spurs' rout of WizardsSAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 17 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped a three-game losing streak with a 106-84 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Parker played for only the second time in six games, bothered by a bad ankle during what has been one of the worst starts for San Antonio in the Tim Duncan era.
Wizards forward Antawn Jamison to miss first 8 to 13 games with shoulder injuryOctober 23rd, 2009 Wizards' Jamison to miss 8-13 games with injuryWASHINGTON — Antawn Jamison's ailing shoulder will keep him off the court well into the regular season. The Washington Wizards announced an estimated recovery time for Jamison's injury Friday, saying he's likely to miss the first eight to 13 games.
Marvin Williams, Al Horford lead Hawks to 113-95 preseason win over WizardsOctober 19th, 2009 Williams, Horford lead Hawks over WizardsATLANTA — Marvin Williams had 16 points and six rebounds and Al Horford added 14 points and six rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 113-95 preseason victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Rookie Jeff Teague, playing 15 of his 26 minutes in the second half, had 16 points and five assists for the Hawks (4-1), while Josh Smith and Joe Johnson both scored 13 points.
Washington Wizards F Antawn Jamison done for preseason with shoulder injuryOctober 15th, 2009 Wizards' Jamison (shoulder) out for preseasonWASHINGTON — Wizards forward Antawn Jamison will miss the rest of the team's exhibition games with a right shoulder injury. Jamison will be re-evaluated next week, after the swelling goes down.
Arenas fined $25,000 by NBA then scores 24 to lead Wizards over Pistons, 101-98October 13th, 2009 Arenas leads Wizards over Pistons
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Once he starts shooting, Arenas doesn't miss; Marion's 26 points lead Mavs past Wiz 123-115October 9th, 2009 Arenas has 12 pts, 9 assists; Mavs beat WizardsWASHINGTON — Taking another step in his comeback, Gilbert Arenas had 12 points on 6-for-6 shooting — all in the third quarter — and nine assists in the Washington Wizards' 123-115 exhibition loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Arenas played 21 minutes and showed flashes of the flair and explosiveness that made him a three-time All-Star before he was a three-time surgery patient.
Wizards C Brendan Haywood leaves preseason game with sprained right ankleOctober 9th, 2009 Wizards C Haywood leaves with sprained right ankleWASHINGTON — Center Brendan Haywood has left the Washington Wizards' exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks with a sprained right ankle. The Wizards said he would not return to Friday night's game.
Source: Padres are firing Towers, the longest-tenured GM in big leaguesOctober 2nd, 2009 Source: Padres GM Towers is being firedSAN DIEGO — A person familiar with the decision says Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, is being fired by the San Diego Padres. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the club hadn't made an announcement.
Wizards' Arenas on rehab, regrets, returning from injury: 'I'm not the entertainer anymore'September 30th, 2009 Wizards' Arenas: 'I'm not the entertainer anymore'WASHINGTON — Gilbert Arenas says he's not going to be the entertainer anymore. The Washington Wizards point guard says he's going to focus on basketball instead of writing as he attempts to return after three surgeries on his left knee.
Former Wizards to return to China 30 years after making history as 1st NBA team to visitAugust 26th, 2009 Former Wizards to return to China 30 years laterBEIJING — Thirty years after the Washington Wizards became the first NBA team to visit China, veterans of the team plan a return trip next month to the country where basketball's popularity is now soaring. Hall of Fame center Wes Unseld, a star of the 1979 team then known as the Bullets, will be joined on the visit Sept.
Vermes named Wizards interim coach after firing head coach OnalfoAugust 4th, 2009 Wizards name Vermes interim coachKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have named Peter Vermes the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
Kansas City Wizards fire head coach Curt Onalfo, assistant coach Kris KeldermanAugust 4th, 2009 Kansas City Wizards fire head coach OnalfoKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Wizards have fired head coach Curt Onalfo.
Wizards' McGee added to US minicamp roster, Blazers' Bayless out with injuryJuly 23rd, 2009 Wizards' McGee in, Blazers' Bayless out of US campLAS VEGAS — USA Basketball has added Washington Wizards forward/center JaVale McGee to its minicamp roster. The Americans also announced Wednesday that Portland guard Jerryd Bayless withdrew because he injured his left wrist during the NBA's summer league.
Wizards, T-Wolves complete 5-player trade, Minnesota gets No. 5 pick in draftJune 24th, 2009 Wizards, T-Wolves complete deal for No. 5 pickMINNEAPOLIS — A trade that brings the Minnesota Timberwolves the No.
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