Dallas Mavericks owner apologizes to Nuggets player’s motherDALLAS — Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has apologized to the mother of Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. Get out the brooms: LeBron scores 27 as Cavs complete another sweep with 84-74 win over HawksATLANTA — The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to complete a four-game sweep that put them in the NBA’s conference finals. The Denver Nuggets did not. LeBron James pumped in 27 points as the Cavaliers pulled out an 84-74 triumph in Atlanta to complete their second consecutive four-game sweep. The Cavs led by just four until James converted a three-point play with 2:03 remaining, igniting a game-ending 8-2 run. Dirk Nowitzki scores 44 points as Mavericks avoid sweep with 119-117 victory over NuggetsDALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept. Nowitzki’s 44 prevents Mavs from getting swept by Nuggets; series heads to Denver for Game 5DALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept. ‘Birdman’ missing for Denver: Anderson leaves bench after pregame because of illnessDALLAS — The “Birdman” was missing for Denver. Nuggets hope to maintain momentum as series takes 3-day break before Game 3 in DallasDENVER — Chauncey Billups intends on keeping the Denver Nuggets levelheaded. Nowitzki acknowledges going through ‘tough time’ personally after woman arrested at his houseDALLAS — Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki says it’s “pretty obvious” he’s going through a tough time personally after a woman was arrested at his Dallas home. Mavericks have distractions, Nuggets have swagger and 2-0 lead heading into Game 3DALLAS — Sure, the Dallas Mavericks have distractions. Carmelo Anthony leads fourth-quarter blitz that buries Dallas, leads Denver to 117-105 winDENVER — The Dallas Mavericks toughened up and clamped down Tuesday night, and it still wasn’t enough to beat the high-flying Denver Nuggets. 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.” NBA fines Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin $25,000 for throwing Nowitzki to the floor in Game 1DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was fined $25,000 by the NBA for knocking Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki to the court in the opener of their second-round playoff series. Nuggets star Chauncey Billups introduced at Game 1 by Hall of Fame QB John ElwayDENVER — Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups was introduced Sunday before Denver’s win over Dallas by one of his childhood heroes, Hall of Famer John Elway. Stocks add to already big gains following rise in pending home sales, construction spendingNEW YORK — Investors are rushing into stocks Monday as surprise increases in pending home sales and construction spending offered the latest signs that the economy is stabilizing. Nene scores 24, helps Denver Nuggets to another double-digit win over Dallas, 109-95DENVER — Nene kept Denver in it until his teammates could turn this one into another runaway. Erykah Badu, brass bands highlight second day of Jazz Fest in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS — Thousands gathered under blue skies Saturday to hear the music of neo-soul artist Erykah Badu, who took the stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival burning a stick of incense and wearing a lavender kimono. Paul’s 32 points, 12 assists lift Hornets to 95-93 victory over Nuggets in Game 3NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul played as hard and long as needed to give the New Orleans Hornets a desperately needed victory in the playoffs. Cracking Denver’s defense while slowing Nuggets’ potent offense proving difficult for HornetsNEW ORLEANS — Denver coach George Karl widened his eyes and grinned as if he couldn’t believe the question. Stocks fluctuate on mixed earnings reports; drop in homes sales stirs unease about recoveryNEW YORK — Stocks fluctuated in early trading Thursday as several stronger-than-expected earnings reports raised hopes that the economy was starting to stabilize. Stock futures pull of of highs as weekly unemployment claims rise more than expectedNEW YORK — Stocks futures are weakening after weekly unemployment claims rose more than expected. Stocks signal higher open on better-than-expected profit reports; reports due on jobs, homesNEW YORK — Stocks are pointing to a higher open Thursday after stronger-than-expected earnings from a handful of companies boosted hopes that the economy could be stabilizing. Chauncey Billups has another big night, scores 31 in Denver’s 108-93 rout of New OrleansDENVER — Chauncey Billups hasn’t had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s. Billups led the Nuggets to another blowout of the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, scoring 31 points in Denver’s 108-93 win. Chauncey Billups has another big night, scores 31 in Denver’s 108-93 rout of New OrleansDENVER — Chauncey Billups hasn’t had this much fun on the basketball court in Denver since he was winning two high school state titles back in the mid-1990s. Eureka! Recession, high gold prices draw new wave of prospectors to California’s gold countryCOLOMA, Calif. — There’s still gold in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, and a new rush is under way to find it. Savouring the taste of Tagore’s favourite dishesKOLKATA - Many are familiar with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works and songs, but ever thought of tasting the bard’s favourite dishes? |