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en-us Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:01:20 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/basketball/index.html?partner=rss http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a16a78c3c44c4302f07ec52c3bf187d2 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/sports/basketball/11jones.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/sports/basketball/11jones.html Marion Jones, played point guard in college for North Carolina, signed a contract to play for the Tulsa Shock of the on Wednesday. Shane Bevel/Associated Press The 34-year-old sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs signed with the Tulsa Shock.

Marion Jones Signs Deal to Play in W.N.B.A.

10 Mar 10, 08:03:44

The 34-year-old sprinter who went to prison for lying about using performance-enhancing drugs signed with the Tulsa Shock.

Spurs 97, Knicks 87: Eddy Curry Postpones Return to Knicks’ Lineup

10 Mar 10, 09:03:15

Eddy Curry hoped to resume his career Wednesday in the Knicks’ loss at San Antonio, but tightness in his right calf forced him to postpone his planned comeback.

N.B.A. Roundup: After Slow Start, Mavericks Beat Nets for 13th Straight Victory

10 Mar 10, 11:03:13

The Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to beat the Nets and match the N.B.A.’s longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory.

N.B.A. Roundup: Andrew Bogut Helps the Bucks Edge the Celtics

09 Mar 10, 10:03:35

The Bucks seized control against the Celtics with a strong run in the middle of the fourth quarter.

Hawks’ Johnson May Become the Unheralded Prize of Free Agency

08 Mar 10, 10:03:36

Five years ago, Joe Johnson orchestrated a trade to Atlanta, and now he is generally considered a borderline maximum-salary player.

N.B.A. Roundup: Cavaliers Beat Spurs as James Sits With Sore Ankle

08 Mar 10, 09:03:09

With LeBron James sidelined by a sore ankle, Delonte West lifted Cleveland down the stretch in a narrow victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Magic Roll Past Bulls 111-82 as Rose Sprains Wrist

11 Mar 10, 07:03:00

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Vince Carter had 23 points to help the Orlando Magic pull away early and cruise past the injured Chicago Bulls, 111-82 on Thursday night for a season-high seventh straight win.

Crawford Scores 29, Hawks Beat Wizards 105-99

11 Mar 10, 06:03:19

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jamal Crawford scored 29 points and the Atlanta Hawks avoided a three-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 105-99 Thursday night.

LeBron Ready to Return Against 76ers Friday

11 Mar 10, 05:03:09

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cavaliers star LeBron James is tired of watching basketball and ready to start playing again.

NBA Standings

11 Mar 10, 12:03:07

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Ex-Spurs Player Alvin Robertson Returns to Jail

10 Mar 10, 10:03:05

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson, facing sexual assault of a child and sex trafficking charges, is back in jail in San Antonio after a judge increased his bond.

Evans' 1st Triple-Double Leads Kings Past Raptors

10 Mar 10, 09:03:00

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Marion Jones Signs With WNBA's Tulsa Shock

10 Mar 10, 09:03:09

TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Marion Jones hasn't lost much of her swagger.

Mavericks Drop Nets to Win 13th Straight

10 Mar 10, 11:03:03

DALLAS (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks rallied after a stuttering start to extend their league-leading winning streak to 13 games with a 96-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

Kidd, Mavs Beat Nets for 13th Straight Victory

10 Mar 10, 08:03:12

DALLAS (AP) -- Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Knicks Set Franchise Losing Record Against Spurs

10 Mar 10, 08:03:09

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Manu Ginobili scored 28 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 97-87 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks, who clinched a franchise-record ninth consecutive losing season.

Grizzlies Beat Celtics for 1st Time Since '06

10 Mar 10, 07:03:08

BOSTON (AP) -- Rudy Gay scored 28 points to lead Memphis to a 111-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night and give the Grizzlies a franchise-record seventh straight road win.

Anthony Gets Help in Denver's Win Over Wolves

10 Mar 10, 07:03:12

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Chauncey Billups scored 25 points and got a huge lift from role players Chris Andersen, Nene and J.R. Smith in the Denver Nuggets' 110-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.