LeBron shoots the breeze with Letterman

LeBron James spent part of the past week shooting hoops with Dave and eating cheeseburgers with one of the world's richest men.

Women's basketball worlds

Ex-76er Nailon fined in case with wife

Former Philadelphia 76er Lee Nailon was fined $300 and ordered to do community service in a case in which he was charged with elbowing his wife in the face and throwing a picture frame at her.

Brazilians overcome Czechs in basketball worlds

Hosts Brazil pushed away the Czech Republic 75-51 in the quarterfinals of the women's Basketball World Championship at Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo.

Russia beat Spain in women's basketball

Russia clinched a 60-56 win over their Spanish rivals on Wednesday to qualify for the semifinals in the women's basketball World Championship, currently being played in Sao Paulo.

Australia to meet Brazil in women's worlds

Australia beat France 79-66 on Wednesday to set up a semifinal clash with Brazil in the FIBA Women's World Championship in Sao Paulo.

Blazers' Randolph won't be charged

No charges will be filed against Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph in connection with a sexual assault report taken by police last month, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schrunk said.

Duquesne players try to return to normal

Duquesne University's basketball team, depleted but not defeated by the shootings of five players, returned to the court intent on returning to normalcy as soon as possible.

EEOC supports lawsuit against Knicks

A federal agency found probable cause to believe a hostile work environment existed at Madison Square Garden, where a former Knicks executive claims she was sexually harassed by New York coach Isiah Thomas.

Shaq becomes 'The Big Dealmaker'

Shaquille O'Neal, the superstar center who led the Miami Heat to the National Basketball Association title in June, unveiled his newest project here - a US real estate firm with nationwide plans.

Cap space is the NBA's opiate

Hope comes in many forms in the NBA. There is the clean slate of training camp, which now is mere days away. There is the possibility of a playoff chase. And then there is the ultimate false hope -- the promise of salary cap space.

Kobe ready for another run to NBA title

Kobe Bryant took care of a number of things this summer: He traveled around Asia - where some of his basketball comments got lost in translation - underwent knee surgery and hit the weights.