"It feels like a 5-pound weight is on it" Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas had his surgically repaired left knee drained for the second time in three weeks Wednesday and missed a third consecutive practice. via USA Today
"We played well as a team and to beat the world champs was big for our confidence" Yao Ming poured in a game-high 28 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets past the San Antonio Spurs, 89-81, at Toyota Center. via 1290 The Ticket
Shawn Marion had 16 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday, leading eight Suns in double figures as Phoenix crushed the Charlotte Bobcats 115-83. Raja Bell and Leandro Barbosa also scored 16 points each for Phoenix, ... via Imedinews
Peja Stojakovic made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers, and Chris Paul established another Hornets team mark with 21 assists Tuesday night in New Orleans' 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.Stojakovic missed just three of 13 shots from behind the arc and finished with 36 points. He was just 2-of-8 shooting two-pointers. The Hornets went 14-of-25 on 3-pointers.Paul had 19 points to go with his assists. David West added 22 points for the Hornets as they ran their record to 4-0 to tie their best start, set last season. Read more
San Diego Padres pitcher Greg Maddux won his record 17th Gold Glove while Boston first baseman Kevin Youkilis earned his first award Tuesday for fielding excellence in Major League Baseball. via PR-inside.com
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards today all but ruled out running back Larry Johnson for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.'It will be difficult for him to play this week,' Edwards said after getting preliminary results from a foot/ankle sprain Johnson sustained in last Sunday's 33-22 loss to Green Bay. 'He's got a swollen foot ... that's not good.'Johnson was to undergo further examinations, and it's possible he could miss more than one game.Johnson's unavailability means that Priest Holmes, who three weeks ago appeared in his first game in nearly two years, would likely make his first start since Oct. 30, 2005. Holmes would be backed up by rookie Kolby Smith, a fifth-round pick from Louisville who has played on special teams and caught two passes for 21 yards but has not attempted a carry. Read more
The Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. - Curt Schilling and the Boston Red Sox reached a preliminary agreement on an $8 million, one-year contract that will allow the star right-hander to return next season to the ... via Valley Morning Star
"We are absolutely delighted. It is fantastic news for Evertonians. "This deal further underlines our commitment to keep our best players at our club. "We continue to build for the future and Andrew Johnson is very much part of that future." Andrew Johnson has signed a new five-year contract with Everton, the club have announced. via Falkirk Herald
Hall of Famers galore lined the Steelers' sideline, with Terry Bradshaw and Mean Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Mel Blount and Franco Harris out front. via Pasadena Star-News
"I'm just very, very blessed, feel very blessed that my arm has held up and I felt strong all year. I haven't had any problems with my elbow this year." Andy Pettitte declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees, still uncertain whether he wants to pitch next season.'I have spoken with Brian Cashman, who has reiterated what Hank Steinbrenner said about the Yankees wanting to give Andy all the time he needs to decide about next season,' Pettitte's agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. 'Accordingly, we are declining to exercise the option for 2008 and Andy will declare free agency in order to free up a roster spot for the Yankees. Read more
