Sun set to shine for ABA Nighthawks
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The Maryland Nighthawks unveiled their biggest ever signing on Wednesday, introducing the world's tallest professional basketball player -- 7ft 9ins Sun Ming Ming of China.
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Since rotations are usually shorter during preseason games, players have to get accustomed to extended daylight. This puts a burden on their physical condition as well as their ability to maintain concentration.
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Two things are certain in life: The sun will rise in the East, and Sam Cassell will be unhappy with his contract. Training camps opened Tuesday around the NBA, but Cassell declined to grace the Minnesota Timberwolves with his presence.
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(Sports Network) - The Atlanta Hawks try for their first winning streak of the season this evening when they start a brief two-game homestand against the New Jersey Nets at Philips Arena.
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When, where: Tonight, 8, at Target Center, Minneapolis. TV, radio: CSN, ESPN, WEEI (850). Records: Boston is 37-9; Minnesota is 10-37. Scoring: Al Jefferson 21.5, Rashad McCants 14.9, Ryan Gomes 11.8. Rebounding: Jefferson 12.3, Gomes 5.5, Craig Smith 4.7. Assists: Sebastian Telfair 6.0, Marko Jaric 4.4, McCants 2.3. Head to head: This is the second of two meetings. The Celtics ...
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Atlanta Hawks forward Al Harrington, middle, is welcomed to Conseco Fieldhouse by Indiana Pacers forward Jonathan Bender, left, and forward Ron Artest before the start of the game in Indianapolis,Wednesday, Nov.17, 2004.
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There was little celebrating when Illinois men&#39;s players found out they were ranked No. 1 in the nation yesterday afternoon. There was a game to play at night.
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Tuesday&#39;s loss was the Hawks&#39; seventh in their last eight games. ... F Al Harrington scored a career-high 31 points, including 18 in the first half - a season high in one half by a Hawks player.
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Earl Boykins scores nine of his 19 points in the final quarter Tuesday as the Nuggets use a late 17-1 run to sprint past the Atlanta Hawks, 100-87.
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Gilbert Arenas scores a game-high 38 points and DeShawn StevensonÃÂ gets a season-high 23 points Tuesday as the Wizards and Brendan Haywood, above,ÃÂ  upend the Timberwolves, 112-100, at Verizon Center.
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Wally Szczerbiak tested his sprained left ankle during the Celtics' light practice yesterday at Philadelphia Community College. But it wasn't until after the workout, when Szczerbiak dunked on rookie Allen Ray during a game of one-on-one that it became clear the small forward would be ready to play tonight against Philadelphia.
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(Sports Network) - The NBA-best 20-3 Phoenix Suns go for their eighth straight victory this evening, when they host the upstart Washington Wizards at America West Arena.
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FRIDAY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL/GIRLS 4:50 p.m. -- Quincy at North Quincy, WJDA (1300) 6:45 p.m. -- Natick at Framingham, WBNW (1120) PRO BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. -- Celtics vs. Atlanta at the FleetCenter, FSN, WWZN (1510) 8 p.m. -- Dallas at San Antonio, ESPN2 10:30 p.m. -- Minnesota at Denver, ESPN FIGURE SKATING 10:30 p.m. -- US Championships at Portland, Ore., ...
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The Wizards expect to have starting forwards Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler back for Friday's game against the Hawks. Jamison has missed the last 12 games with a knee injury and Butler the past three with a sore back.
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Fans at MCI Center got their first look at the Washington Wizards last night, and in a sense, so did Coach Eddie Jordan. Gilbert Arenas, Jarvis Hayes and Anthony Peeler returned from minor
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By BOBBY ROSS JR. Associated Press Writer. play the Atlanta Hawks. They will be treated to free food and drink and have. their pictures taken with Mavericks players, dancers and team officials.
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The Wizards welcomed coach Eddie Jordan back last night with a 95-68 victory over the Nets, Jordan&#39;s former team. Gilbert Arenas had a season-high 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists for host Washington.