Nets fans cheer Russell's hustle

NEW YORK - Russell Westbrook was puzzled, wondering why fans roared for a missed shot by the home team.

James puts Cavaliers in overdrive

LeBron James got his 52nd career triple-double on Tuesday, and that doesn't even count his most notable assist of the night.

Harnessing hoops and dreams

The first thing 16-year-old Xie Chenfei does after waking up in the morning is review his schedule for the day.

'Master' comment earns fine for Andre

OAKLAND, California - Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala was fined $10,000 by the NBA on Monday for what the league called "inappropriate comments" following the team's weekend loss in Minnesota.

Happy Harden lights Rockets' red glare

HOUSTON - Ask James Harden about how happy he is running coach Mike D'Antoni's offense and a smile spreads across his face before the sentence is finished.

Cavs jettison Bogut to make room for Sanders

CLEVELAND - Larry Sanders walked away from the NBA. Now he's coming back to a team that needs his help.

Mourinho: I'm still the Blues' best

LONDON - Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, humbled for the second time this season in front of the Chelsea fans who once idolized him, did not exit quietly on Monday after declaring he still rates as the London club's No 1 manager.

Torres could be ready for Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres returned to training on Monday after recovering from a head clash, suggesting he could play in Wednesday's Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

Outrage at murderer's new deal

RIO DE JANEIRO - Sponsors deserted a Brazilian soccer club on Monday over its plan to sign a goalkeeper convicted in the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was dismembered and fed to dogs.

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Warming up to Olympic challenge

At 76, Zhang Baohua is a shining example of China's growing enthusiasm for cold-weather sports.

Kerber survives a bit of a scare

INDIAN WELLS, California - Angelique Kerber might yet celebrate her return to No 1 with an Indian Wells title after battling past Pauline Parmentier 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 on Monday to reach the fourth round.