Officials say former Knicks point guard hospitalized after New York City fire destroys homes
Officials: Former Knicks guard injured in fire Former NBA star Jayson Williams expected to plead guilty in 2002 shooting death
Ex-NBA star Williams due to admit guilt in killing PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS HARDCOVER FICTION AP source: Ex-NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison
AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting Rejuvenated Kellen Winslow excited to be part of Buccaneers’ future
Bucs’ Winslow striving to be the best TAMPA, Fla. — A bright spot in an otherwise dismal season for the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one-time Pro Bowl tight end Kellen Winslow is making the most of a fresh start with his new team. WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS
WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS HARDCOVER FICTION Supreme Court will referee antitrust dispute involving NFL and sale of team jerseys, gearWASHINGTON — In taking a case involving the National Football League’s exclusive licensing deal for sports merchandise, the Supreme Court could go beyond caps and give leagues more leeway in areas such as team relocation, legal scholars said Monday. NFL goes to Supreme Court for bigger legal victory in antitrust case involving merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. NFL wants court to grant it wider latitude in antitrust matters concerning league merchandiseWASHINGTON — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is going to the Supreme Court in search of a bigger victory in an antitrust tussle over team merchandise than it already won from a lower court. Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince CarterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vince Carter is going home to Orlando, and to the Eastern Conference champion Magic. Economy puts $4.2M dent in funds for Thunder arena renovationOKLAHOMA CITY — City officials are reassessing an ongoing $100 million renovation of the arena where the Oklahoma City Thunder play, because a sales tax that was supposed to fund it has brought in less money than expected. Out of Africa and back: Senegal hoop star returns home after 14 years, tries to mentor youthDAKAR, Senegal — He moves across the sand-specked basketball court swathed in the glossy dark blue jersey of his old Japanese pro team, a keepsake from a career that propelled him around the world. Out of Africa and back: Senegal basketball star returns as mentor and businessmanDAKAR, Senegal — He moves across the sand-specked basketball court swathed in the glossy dark blue jersey of his old Japanese pro team, a keepsake from a career that propelled him around the world. AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. Ali, Aaron, Clinton, Cosby highlight baseball’s expanded civil rights tributeCINCINNATI — Major League Baseball is fielding a star-filled lineup to spotlight the first regular-season Civil Rights Game. Miami-Dade board picks NBA star Mourning over former AG Reno for new high school nameMIAMI — A new North Miami high school will be named after former NBA star Alonzo Mourning, rather than the first female U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno. Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers parade, rally, 15 people arrestedLOS ANGELES — The streets of downtown were transformed into a sea of purple and gold on Wednesday as tens of thousands of joyous Los Angeles Lakers fans joined their team in a raucous but mostly peaceful celebration of its 15th NBA championship. Tens of thousands of fans flood Lakers celebration despite frets over cost, crimeLOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of jubilant Los Angeles Lakers fans flooded downtown Wednesday, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold while celebrating the storied franchise’s 15th NBA title with a high-energy parade and rally paid for by the city’s movers and shakers. FBI: Philly detective tipped off drug kingpin to raid through ex-NBA player “Pooh” RichardsonPHILADELPHIA — Prosecutors want to detain a Philadelphia detective charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid through a mutual friend, former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson. Thousands amass at LA Coliseum hours before Lakers parade and rallyLOS ANGELES — Thousands of Los Angeles Lakers fans waving flags and wearing jerseys are pouring into the Coliseum for the rally celebrating the team’s 15th NBA title. Miami schools to decide on naming new campus after NBA’s Mourning instead of former AG RenoMIAMI — Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno appears to have lost in a matchup with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning. Lakers to take victory lap in championship parade despite worries over money, hooligansLOS ANGELES — Thousands of fans poured into the Coliseum early Wednesday to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers’ 15th NBA title with a parade and rally that the financially troubled city either badly needs or can’t afford, depending on who you ask. Private donors will cover most of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. Private donors will cover all of Los Angeles’ public costs for Lakers’ victory paradeEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday defended the decision to stage a victory parade for the NBA champion Lakers, saying it’s important to celebrate even at a time of high unemployment and home foreclosures. LA police chief blames ‘knuckleheads’ for trouble during Lakers’ postgame celebrationsLOS ANGELES — Looting and vandalism that broke out in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Lakers’ basketball championship won’t keep the city from celebrating the team’s victory: City officials and the Lakers are planning a victory parade they hope will overshadow unrest the police chief blames on a mob of “knuckleheads.” Police say 8 officers receive minor injuries in melees amid Laker championship celebrationsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say eight officers have suffered minor injuries during downtown disturbances that erupted amid street celebrations of the Lakers’ NBA championship victory over the Orlando Magic. Police break up crowds of rowdy fans celebrating Lakers’ title outside Staples CenterLOS ANGELES — Hundreds celebrated in the streets outside Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA title win Sunday night, with some revelers damaging police cruisers, throwing rocks and bottles at officers and setting bonfires in the street, authorities said. Fired AmeriCorps inspector general for national service says he acted properlyWASHINGTON — An inspector general fired by President Barack Obama says he acted “with the highest integrity” in investigating AmeriCorps and other government-funded national service programs. Obama to fire AmeriCorps inspector general because he lacks confidence in himWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to fire the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs amid a controversy between the IG and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who is an Obama supporter and former NBA basketball star. ‘Hangover’ takes No. 1 box-office spot over ‘Up’ in rare reversal of weekend rankingsLOS ANGELES — It turns out Hollywood’s weekend hangover was bigger than expected. |
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