Officials say former Knicks point guard hospitalized after New York City fire destroys homes

Officials: Former Knicks guard injured in fire

Better at politics than free throws? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Oregon governor’s race

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In Cleveland, there might soon be a new deputy sheriff in town: Shaq

Shaq seeks to become deputy sheriff in Cleveland

NJ judge refuses to throw out manslaughter case against Jayson Williams; retrial can proceed

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A ruling by a New Jersey judge Friday set the stage for a second manslaughter trial for former NBA star Jayson Williams, whose lawyers argued that a racial slur and other misconduct by the prosecutor’s office should result in dismissal.

NJ judge refuses to throw out former NBA star Jayson Williams’ manslaughter convictions

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey judge has rejected attempts by attorneys for Jayson Williams to throw out the manslaughter case against the former NBA star.

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NJ judge to rule on whether to throw out Jayson Williams manslaughter case

SOMERVILLE, N.J., — The outcome of a 7-year-old manslaughter case against Jayson Williams now rests in the hands of a judge who will decide whether alleged racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct played a part in the retired NBA star’s 2004 trial.

Former prosecutor: Slur in Williams case discussed 3 years before disclosure to defense

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Retired NBA star Jayson Williams is closer to learning if a judge will agree that racial bias was involved in a manslaughter case against him seven years ago and that his convictions for covering up the crime should be thrown out.

Defense lawyers say ex-lobbyist on Jack Abramoff’s team is victim of guilt by association

WASHINGTON — The second trial in the long-running influence peddling scandal surrounding imprisoned lobbyist Jack Abramoff went to the jury Monday with the defense arguing that a former member of Abramoff’s team is being prosecuted for guilt by association.

Trip to visit wounded soldiers helps Augustus put injury rehab in perspective

WASHINGTON — Seimone Augustus hasn’t been able to play at the U.S. women’s basketball training camp while she rehabilitates her injured left knee.

Ex-prosecutor case can’t recall when he learned subordinate used racial slur about Williams

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

Former prosecutor in Williams case contradicts boss’ testimony about subordinate’s racial slur

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

Conflicting testimony on when Jayson Williams prosecutor knew of racial slur by subordinate

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Conflicting accounts emerged Tuesday about which prosecutors knew what — and when they knew it — about a racial slur uttered by an investigator in the manslaughter case against former basketball star Jayson Williams.

NJ prosecutor questioned on why employee who made slur remained on Jayson Williams case

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A New Jersey prosecutor who heads the office that tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter says he reacted with “anger and disappointment” when he found out that an investigator had used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star.

New backcourt: Cavs center Zydrunas Ilgauskas adopts two orphan brothers from Lithuania

CLEVELAND — Zydrunas Ilgauskas added one big teammate this summer — and two little ones.

NJ prosecutor’s office in spotlight as attorneys for Jayson Williams seek to prove racial bias

NEWARK, N.J. — The next few days may feel like alumni week for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, minus the good vibes and fond reminiscences.

After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 Olympics

MADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016.

Russian tycoon’s bid for New Jersey Nets annoys legislators at home

MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports.

Prokhorov’s bid for NBA’s Nets annoys legislators at home

MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid for the New Jersey Nets may be a boon to the troubled basketball team, but some Russian legislators and analysts call it a blow to the nation’s sports.

From Russia with cash: Billionaire Prokhorov to buy New Jersey Nets, move team to Brooklyn

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NBA has truly gone global.

Boston Celtics co-owner Pagliuca announces senate campaign at basketball team arena

BOSTON — Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca announced Thursday he is a candidate to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Talks could result in settlement of lawsuits stemming from D. Wade’s failed outside ventures

MIAMI — Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s legal team hopes that talks beginning Wednesday help him resolve legal disputes that could otherwise be an off-court distraction if they drag into the season.

Charlotte Bobcats co-owner William “Skipper” Beck dies in SC small plane crash; alone on board

ROCK HILL, S.C. — A North Carolina businessman who was a co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats has died in a single-engine plane crash.

‘I wanted to give back’: Former Miami Heat 1st-round draft pick Tim James now serving in Iraq

MIAMI — Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat’s 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind.

Chicago Olympic bid in spotlight at USOC hall of fame induction ceremony

CHICAGO — Athletes being inducted into the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Hall of fame walked the carpet at the induction ceremony Wednesday in Chicago, part of a final push to drum up buzz about the city’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Basketball court is at Obama’s disposal at G-8 summit venue

L’AQUILA, Italy — A summit held in a police barracks in a quake-stricken city may not provide Barack Obama with the luxury to which a U.S. president is accustomed. But at least he can shoot hoops to relax.

AP Interview: Obama tells Putin Cold War is over, US-Russian relations entering new chapter

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said former Russian President Vladimir Putin and his hand-picked successor should expect an in-person reminder the Cold War is over when the U.S. leader makes his first trip to a Moscow summit.

Putin must realize that the cold war is over: Obama

obama putinWASHINGTON — Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin “still has a lot of sway” in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over.

Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince Carter

EAST 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 renovation

OKLAHOMA 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.

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