Wizards' Wall suspended, Heat's Ilgauskas fined

Wizards' Wall suspended, Heat's Ilgauskas fined: "NEW YORK (AP) -- Wizards rookie John Wall has been suspended one game without pay and two Miami Heat players have been fined for their actions in Wednesday night's game at Washington."

List: Highest paid NCAA basketball tourney coaches

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RT@espn: Jalen Rose: Blood test showed he was above legal limit - http://es.pn/hSYQYl
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RT@espn: Jalen Rose faces drunken driving charges in Michigan - http://es.pn/f1Ljb3
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Rubio ready to come to NBA?

Rubio ready to come to NBA?: ""

RT@espn: Sheryl Swoopes returning to WNBA, signs with Tulsa Shock - http://es.pn/gY4nHY
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New lineups the only constant for Pistons

New lineups the only constant for Pistons: "There are over 3,000 ways an NBA coach can pick five players from a 15-man roster."

RT@NBA: #Bobcats keep Playoff hopes alive handing #Knicks their 6th str8 L 114-106. Diaw 20pts & Jax 19. Melo 36pts, Amar'e/Billups 14 ea
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RT@espn: City of Anaheim admits pursuit of Sacramento Kings - http://es.pn/h8F4zw
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Cavs Hall of Fame broadcaster Tait to return Sunday

Cavs Hall of Fame broadcaster Tait to return Sunday: "Joe Tait, the Cavaliers' Hall of Fame radio play-by-play broadcaster, will work his first game of the season Sunday when Cleveland takes on Atlanta."

RT@espn: Killer of Connecticut Huskies' Jasper Howard gets 18-year prison sentence - http://es.pn/gnVQHs
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RT@espn: Ex-Dallas Mavericks great Mark Aguirre collapses, hospitalized - http://es.pn/eAWibW
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Team Sendoff Wednesday At 6:30 P.M.

Team Sendoff Wednesday At 6:30 P.M.: "Wish the Carolina men's basketball team good luck as they head to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen on Wednesday! Fans may gather outside of Entrance D at the Dean E. Smith Center around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23rd to cheer the team as they board the bus to depart for the NCAA Sweet Sixteen regionals in New Jersey at 6:30pm."

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Spurs lose Duncan indefinitely in beating Warriors

Spurs lose Duncan indefinitely in beating Warriors: "Tim Duncan missed his first game last weekend because the San Antonio Spurs didn't want to risk him getting hurt."

Felton to miss Nuggets game against Raptors

Felton to miss Nuggets game against Raptors: "Nuggets guard Raymond Felton says he won't play against the Toronto Raptors due to a sprained left ankle."

RT@NBA: 1-2 combo of Melo (17 pts) & Amar'e (11 pts 6 reb) give #Knicks impressive 51-37 lead over #Celtics at half on @NBATV
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RT@espn: Even when @BlakeGriffin's dunks don't count, they're still insanely ridiculous: http://bit.ly/gSeFDd
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Cousins ejected after shoving Webster

Cousins ejected after shoving Webster: "Sacramento Kings rookie DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from the game against Minnesota on Sunday after shoving the Timberwolves' Martell Webster."

Flagrant foul earns Lakers' Bynum two-game suspension | NBA.com

Flagrant foul earns Lakers' Bynum two-game suspension | NBA.com

Washington vs. North Carolina - Recap - March 20, 2011 - College Basketball - SI.com

Washington vs. North Carolina - Recap - March 20, 2011 - College Basketball - SI.com

Texas Tech hires former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie - SI.com - March Madness 2011

Texas Tech hires former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie - SI.com - March Madness 2011

Nets' Williams out 3 games with wrist injury

Nets' Williams out 3 games with wrist injury: "New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams will miss at least three games because of an injured right wrist."

Chalmers left game with right knee injury

Chalmers left game with right knee injury: "Starting point guard Mario Chalmers injured his right knee in the first quarter of the Miami Heat's 103-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night."

Police apprehend man in standoff on Staples Center court

Police apprehend man in standoff on Staples Center court: "A steak knife-wielding man held police and security guards at bay for nearly an hour at the Staples Center before the Los Angeles Clippers' game Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, authorities said."

Heat to honor military service of former player Tim James

Heat to honor military service of former player Tim James: "Center court. All eyes on him. Fans coming to their feet in a raucous ovation, the din drowning out all other sounds in the arena."

Warriors' Biedrins to miss road trip with ankle injury

Warriors' Biedrins to miss road trip with ankle injury: "Golden State Warriors starting center Andris Biedrins is not traveling with the team on its four-game road trip while he recovers from a severely sprained left ankle."

Jazz give up on Okur's return for regular season

Jazz give up on Okur's return for regular season: "Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur is out for the rest of the regular season because of continued issues with his lower back and Achilles' tendon."

Bibby prepares for Atlanta homecoming as member of Heat

Bibby prepares for Atlanta homecoming as member of Heat: "Mike Bibby has already been back to Atlanta twice since the Hawks gave him away last month, grabbing clothes and other items from his house."

RT@espn: President Barack Obama picks Connecticut Huskies to win women's NCAA title - http://es.pn/eFn4Wc
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On the move? Kings file for 'Anaheim Royals'

On the move? Kings file for 'Anaheim Royals': "The Sacramento Kings have taken yet another step toward a potential move to Southern California."

Grant Hill takes issue with Rose in Fab Five flap

Grant Hill takes issue with Rose in Fab Five flap: "Former Duke standout Grant Hill is criticizing former Michigan star Jalen Rose for saying the Blue Devils 'only recruited black players that were 'Uncle Toms.''"

Nash returns after missing last two games

Nash returns after missing last two games: "Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets."

darrenrovell: Grant Hill's response to the Fab 5 documentary is required reading http://nyti.ms/hwfuRf

darrenrovell: Grant Hill's response to the Fab 5 documentary is required reading http://nyti.ms/hwfuRf: "darrenrovell: Grant Hill's response to the Fab 5 documentary is required reading http://nyti.ms/hwfuRf"

RT@espn: Tyler Hansbrough channeled his inner "Psycho T" with this dunk last night: http://bit.ly/ehNd2Q
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Rockets' Williams out one week after minor surgery

Rockets' Williams out one week after minor surgery: "Houston Rockets guard Terrence Williams is expected to miss a week after undergoing minor surgery on Tuesday to relieve lower abdominal distress."

Lowe Resigns After 5 Years At NC State

Lowe Resigns After 5 Years At NC State: "Sidney Lowe had big moments at North Carolina State, from roaming the sideline in a striking red blazer for rivalry wins against Duke and North Carolina to a pair of surprising Atlantic Coast Conference tournament runs."

RT@espn: Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers sticks up for former Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel - http://es.pn/ebu9Od
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RT@espn: Miami Heat's LeBron James picks Ohio State in his NCAA tournament bracket - http://es.pn/dMMFIx
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Gov. Jindal anticipates La. payment to Hornets

Gov. Jindal anticipates La. payment to Hornets: "Gov. Bobby Jindal says Louisiana expects to pay the New Orleans Hornets about $7 million in subsidies which kick in whenever the team does not meet certain annual revenue benchmarks."

Shoulder injury leaves no timetable on Rudy Gay's return

Shoulder injury leaves no timetable on Rudy Gay's return: "While an MRI exam Monday showed that Memphis forward Rudy Gay's left shoulder is healing, no timetable has been set for his return."

Blazers sign center Chris Johnson for rest of season

Blazers sign center Chris Johnson for rest of season: "The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Chris Johnson of the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards for the rest of the season."

Bulls' Boozer remains day-to-day with ankle injury

Bulls' Boozer remains day-to-day with ankle injury: "Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer remains day to day even though his sprained left ankle continues to improve."

Heat's Wade, Spurs' Parker named Players of the Week

Heat's Wade, Spurs' Parker named Players of the Week: "The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 7, through Sunday, March 13."

RT@espn: Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel apologizes in wake of suspension, fine - http://es.pn/dNZZjR
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Heat's Ilgauskas hospitalized to treat infected foot

Heat's Ilgauskas hospitalized to treat infected foot: "Heat center Zydrunas Ilgauskas was admitted to a South Florida hospital because of an infected foot and it's unclear when he will return to the court."

Wade wins custody fight for two sons

Wade wins custody fight for two sons: "When the Miami Heat ended practice Sunday, Dwyane Wade went home to his sons."

espn: Your NCAA Tournament bracket thus far-> http://es.pn/eNSZFq
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Bulls celebrate 20th anniversary of first championship

Bulls celebrate 20th anniversary of first championship: "Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were together again for another championship celebration, this time to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Chicago Bulls' first title."

UConn earns Big East title after fifth straight win

UConn earns Big East title after fifth straight win: "Ninth-seeded UConn won its fifth Big East tourney game in five days and walked out of Madison Square Garden the unlikely champion after a thrilling 69-66 win over No. 14 Louisville."

Paul rings up 33 points in return from concussion

Paul rings up 33 points in return from concussion: "NEW ORLEANS (AP) Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds
and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night."

Main owner of Raptors explores selling stake in team

Main owner of Raptors explores selling stake in team: "The company that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors might soon be changing hands."

Hawks' Powell arrested on traffic charges before game

Hawks' Powell arrested on traffic charges before game: "Atlanta Hawks reserve forward Josh Powell was arrested before Saturday's game for refusing to move his car for an oncoming ambulance, according to a team official."

Lakers' Jackson says Cuban's criticism of refs cost Mavs

Lakers' Jackson says Cuban's criticism of refs cost Mavs: "Phil Jackson and Mark Cuban just can't help themselves."

Wolves' Beasley misses practice with stiff neck

Wolves' Beasley misses practice with stiff neck: "Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley sat out practice on Saturday because of a stiff neck."

Hawks' Horford out vs. Blazers with sore left ankle

Hawks' Horford out vs. Blazers with sore left ankle: "Hawks center Al Horford is sidelined with a sore left ankle and will not play Saturday night against Portland."

RT@NBA: 14 pts apiece for LeBron/Wade/Bosh as #Heat control 1st half leading #Grizzlies 55-37. Gasol 12 pts 6 reb, Mayo 8
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RT@espn: New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups (thigh) likely to play Sunday vs. Indiana Pacers - http://es.pn/hs6KaH
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RT@espn: Student accused of killing Middle Tennessee State player Tina Stewart out of jail - http://es.pn/etHO9t
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RT@NBA: Want to help #japan w/ #tsunami relief? Donate to @RedCross at http://on.nba.com/NBACARES or give $10 by txting REDCROSS to 90999.
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RT@NBA: DeJuan Blair & George Hill of @spurs go behind the grill to make Philly #cheesesteaks on "Big N Smallz Show" http://on.nba.com/fZ3cvB
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RT@espn: Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul rescinded by NBA - http://es.pn/hpu8L6
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RT@espn: Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul rescinded by NBA - http://es.pn/hpu8L6
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League fines Hornets' Belinelli $10,000 for flagrant foul

League fines Hornets' Belinelli $10,000 for flagrant foul: "Marco Belinelli of the New Orleans Hornets has been fined $10,000 for his Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations."

Atlanta nightclub drops LeBron from lawsuit

Atlanta nightclub drops LeBron from lawsuit: "An Atlanta nightclub has dropped Miami Heat star LeBron James from a lawsuit alleging he broke a commitment to appear at a party later this month."

Stern plans to talk to Magic about Van Gundy comments

Stern plans to talk to Magic about Van Gundy comments: "NBA Commissioner David Stern says he doesn't plan to talk to Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy about critical remarks Van Gundy made about him - he will speak to Magic team executives about the comments."

Amar'e faces one-game suspension after getting 16th tech

Amar'e faces one-game suspension after getting 16th tech: "Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has picked up his 16th technical foul, which would mean an automatic one-game suspension if its upheld."

RT@espn: Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson on Heat: Big boys don't cry - http://es.pn/hxdh1v
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RT@NBA: #Knicks shooting LIGHTS OUT (56.4% FGM) as they cruise to 66-48 Halftime lead on #Jazz. Melo 21, Amar'e 17. Al 18pts 8rebs
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RT@NBA: RT @NBAGuru Knicks ON FIRE to start the game-- 31 pts, 11-14 FG with 4 minutes to go in 1st. #NBALeaguePass
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Thunder sign ex-Celtic Perkins to multiyear deal

Thunder sign ex-Celtic Perkins to multiyear deal: "OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Kendrick Perkins to a multiyear contract extension. The team didn't announce the terms in its announcement Tuesday."

Knicks waive guard Kelenna Azubuike

Knicks waive guard Kelenna Azubuike: "The New York Knicks have waived guard Kelenna Azubuike, who never played for the team while recovering from major knee surgery."