Sports News - Basketball

Sparks' Parker wins WNBA MVP, rookie of the year

SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 03 October 2008 17:13:43

Candace Parker received the WNBA's most valuable player award Friday, becoming the first player to win the award along with the rookie of the year honors. The Los Angeles star was unanimously selected rookie of the year.

Shaun Livingston signs deal with Miami Heat

MIAMI - Friday, 03 October 2008 12:33:56

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer

The Miami Heat are giving Shaun Livingston a second chance at an NBA career.

Sparks' Parker chosen WNBA rookie of the year

SAN ANTONIO - Friday, 03 October 2008 12:09:46

Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks was the unanimous choice Friday as WNBA rookie of the year.

Bulls say Noah out 5 days with eye injury

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Friday, 03 October 2008 09:57:04

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah is out with an eye injury.

Refs report finds only Donaghy committed crimes

NEW YORK - Friday, 03 October 2008 01:21:30

By BRIAN MAHONEY - AP Basketball Writer

Tim Donaghy is in prison, and David Stern doesn't want anyone else in the NBA to get in trouble because of gambling.

Pachulia aches while homeland burns

ATLANTA - Thursday, 02 October 2008 16:06:13

By PAUL NEWBERRY - AP Sports Writer

While war raged in his homeland, Zaza Pachulia ached from afar.

Shock's supporting cast puts Silver Stars in bind

SAN ANTONIO - Thursday, 02 October 2008 14:04:46

If the WNBA finals are going to be about stopping the other team's top scorer, Detroit guard Deanna Nolan thinks the Shock have the edge over the San Antonio Silver Stars.