
While defending champion Spain tries to brush off the label of favorite ahead of the basketball world championships, the United States is doing its best to make it stick.
Cheryl Miller, Arvydas Sabonis and Vlade Divac will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation's Hall of Fame.

Serbia's Nenad Krstic was released Friday after being held in police custody overnight following a brawl during a game against Greece.
Former Alabama standout point guard Mikhail Torrance collapsed after a workout in Bradenton, Fla. on Friday and is hospitalized in critical condition, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Ex-NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent has been indicted for an Internet employment scam that bilked about 20,000 jobseekers out of about $2 million, the U.S. Attorney's office said Thursday.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski sees the world championships as more than a chance for the United States to win a title. He wants to build a culture to ensure the NBA's best players take part in future tournaments.
Dwyane Wade knows what he's going to hear for the next few days. It's the same question he's been getting for the past few weeks.
Austin Carr fondly remembers his glory days playing guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1970s.

Austin Carr fondly remembers his glory days playing guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1970s.