Mavericks have distractions, Nuggets have swagger and 2-0 lead heading into Game 3DALLAS — Sure, the Dallas Mavericks have distractions. MetroPCS tops 1Q profit forecast with growing customer base, but misses on salesDALLAS — Wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit jumped 11 percent, helped by a growing subscriber base as it expanded into the New York City and Boston areas. Former Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams signs with Cincinnati BengalsCINCINNATI — Safety Roy Williams hopes that a reunion with his defensive coordinator from Dallas will get his career turned around. Bush’s 100 days: $100 mn raised for libraryWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has achieved a lot in 100 days but his predecessor is not sitting idle either. Former president George W. Bush’s supporters have raised more than $100 million for a library that will house his official papers. Southwest Airlines traffic, occupancy rose in April, capacity fellDALLAS — Discount carrier Southwest Airlines Co. reported Wednesday that April traffic and load factor rose while capacity fell, compared to the same month last year. Engineer listed as responsible for design of Cowboys’ facility says he had limited involvementDALLAS — An engineer said he had limited involvement with the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility that collapsed during a thunderstorm and left a team employee paralyzed. Homebuilder Centex takes less land-related charges to cut 4Q lossDALLAS — Centex Corp. says its loss narrowed by about half in its most recent quarter, but the homebuilder’s results were twice as bad as Wall Street expected. Nuggets coach George Karl calls $25K fine against Martin ‘out of line and crazy’DENVER — Nuggets coach George Karl calls the NBA’s $25,000 fine given to Kenyon Martin “way out of line and crazy.” Southwest reaches tentative contract that would give raises to 5,300 customer-service repsDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. said Tuesday it reached a tentative agreement to give pay raises to about 5,300 customer-service employees. Southwest reaches tentative contract with pay raises for 5,300 customer-service repsDALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. says it has reached a tentative agreement that gives pay raises to customer-service employees. American joins other US airlines in reducing flights to Mexico after swine flu reportsDALLAS — American Airlines said Tuesday it will reduce the number of flights to Mexico by about one-fourth, joining most other major U.S. carriers in reacting to falling demand amid public worry over the swine flu. Old book from Texas pharmacy where Dr Pepper was invented goes up for auctionDALLAS — Poking through antiques stores while traveling through the Texas Panhandle, Bill Waters stumbled across a tattered old ledger book filled with formulas. In latest stage of saga, John Edwards acknowledges federal probe over campaign fundsRALEIGH, N.C. — His once-prominent political career is buried and the turmoil of his marriage is playing out in public. Now, John Edwards is facing a federal inquiry. Moreno’s 2 second-half goals lift D.C. United over Dallas 2-1WASHINGTON — Jaime Moreno scored his first two goals of the season 10 minutes apart in the second half to lift D.C. United to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Saturday night. Tom Hicks sells Mesquite Rodeo to Dallas group Camelot Sports and EntertainmentDALLAS — Dallas Stars and Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks has sold a small part of his sports holdings — the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Dallas man executed for abduction, rape, slaying of woman during 1999 crime spreeHUNTSVILLE, Texas — A Texas man has been executed for the rape and slaying of a woman abducted while she was trying to make a call at a pay phone 10 years ago. Sweeney’s incredible catch, Braden’s 5 shutout innings give Oakland 4-2 win in TexasARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Braden pitched five scoreless innings and Ryan Sweeney made a game-saving catch to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Thursday. Mavs are 11-3 since swingman Howard returned; Nowitzki calls him team’s ‘X-factor’DALLAS — This time last year, Josh Howard seemed lost — a guy who went on local radio to chat about how much he enjoys “smoking weed in the offseason sometimes,” then followed a playoff loss by going to a party in his honor that his coach had told him to skip. Heisman Trophy winners Brown, Torretta lead latest class of College Football Hall of FamersNEW YORK — Tim Brown played on a high school football team that won four games in three seasons and he went to Notre Dame thinking about a career as a computer scientist. With Billups, Anthony leading way, Nuggets beat Hornets for 1st playoff series win since 1994DENVER — The Denver Nuggets ended a long postseason drought last night while the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to ending theirs. The Nuggets have won a playoff series for the first time since 1994, advancing to the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals by beating New Orleans 107-86 in Game 5. The game was tied at 62 until the Nuggets closed the third quarter on an 18-4 run. American Community Newspapers becomes industry’s 6th group to seek bankruptcy protectionDALLAS — American Community Newspapers Inc., which operates smaller newspapers in four major U.S. markets, has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing “an unprecedented and severe decline in advertising revenue.” Spurs won’t move past first round for 1st time since 2000 after 106-93 loss to Mavs in Game 5SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are done, and April isn’t even over yet. North Dakota seeks companies to move incorporation, some airlines taking the offerDALLAS — Shareholders at a small but growing number of companies will be voting on proposals to ditch Delaware or other states and incorporate in North Dakota. Frank Gansz, former Kansas City Chiefs coach, dies in DallasDALLAS — Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Frank Gansz, who spent much of his NFL and collegiate career working with special teams, died Monday at a Dallas hospital. Southwest Airlines to add link to Mexico’s Volaris, early step in code-sharing dealDALLAS — Southwest Airlines said Monday it would offer a link on its Web site to let customers buy tickets on Mexican carrier Volaris, a step in the carriers’ plans to cooperate on U.S.-Mexico service. Spurs on brink of elimination against Mavs, who have 3-1 series lead without Dirk’s bestDALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is nearly 10 points below his season scoring average in the playoffs — and the Dallas Mavericks are still on the verge of easily advancing. Parker delivers as promised, but Spurs face 3-1 deficit to Mavs after 99-90 lossDALLAS — Tony Parker came out as promised, aggressively going right at the basket. However, one spectacular half and a late surge by Parker couldn’t save San Antonio from the brink of playoff elimination against the Dallas Mavericks. Ice Matched: 31 points by Spurs’ Parker matches Gervin’s team mark for points in playoff halfDALLAS — San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has matched George Gervin’s franchise playoff record for points in a half, scoring 31 by halftime in Game 4 of their series against Dallas. NFL’s 1st 0-16 team starts rebuilding project by taking QB Matthew Stafford No. 1 in NFL draftALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions became the NFL’s first 0-16 team last season in large part because their defense was one of the worst in league history. Overall No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford signs 6-year deal with LionsDETROIT — The Detroit Lions are counting on Matthew Stafford to end their decades-long search for a star quarterback. |
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