
By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
In his 2 1/2 seasons in Washington, former Wizards coach Flip Saunders often smiled wistfully when talking about the best player he ever coached, Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett.

By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press
When Clay Bennett was seeking a leader for his team that would one day become the Oklahoma City Thunder, he picked a rising star from a San Antonio franchise on the verge of winning its fourth NBA championship in a decade.

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand:

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press
Larry Bird called the Indiana Pacers soft. His team agreed. LeBron James thought otherwise.

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
Awareness came early for Jennifer Gillom.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Dwyane Wade has been battling knee soreness. LeBron James was hobbling after a falling into a courtside cameraman. Chris Bosh remains sidelined indefinitely with an abdominal strain. Mike Miller looks to be in agony whenever he moves.
By STEVE REED - Associated Press
A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats will interview Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan on Friday for their vacant head coaching position.
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
One playoff victory was good enough for Mike Woodson to return as New York Knicks coach _ even with Phil Jackson lurking as a potential candidate.
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
LeBron James was the leading vote-getter for the All-NBA team, while Kobe Bryant earned his 10th first-team selection, tied for second on the career list.
By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press
For Jocelyn Leonard, the pain can be difficult to bear _ especially during a week like this.
By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press
Jocelyn Leonard stood near the front of the gym, leading the choir at Fennville High School.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Larry Bird called the Indiana Pacers soft. Players agreed with their team president.
By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times
The Maryland baseball team's rally in the ninth inning in Saturday's 6-5 victory over Virginia provided a jolt to end the regular season.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close out the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Larry Bird called the Indiana Pacers soft. His team agreed. LeBron James thought otherwise.