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Johnson edges buzzer, helps Bulls shade Jazz in LondonRookie James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the
chicago bulls a 102-101 win ...
USATODAY Wednesday, October 07, 2009Chat transcript from Stern's press conference in LondonOpening Statement: I'm delighted to be here and I thank you all for coming. This is our third year at O2 Arena/ It's a beautiful structure that AEG manages so well, I'm joined here, seeing in the audience Peter Moore of EA Sports the presenting sponsor of this event, and, Peter, I want to thank you and EA for all that you do for us, for basketball and for this event, and I just want to say that we're very excited. I've learned a lot about a lot of things in the past few days and one of the things that makes me happiest is that this game will be carried live on ESPN which has recently agreed to an almost 100-game schedule of NBA games. Not quite the same fanfare as the Premiership contract, but it means that there will be viewers and sign-ups and people will be focusing on the NBA on a regular carriage straight through The Finals. We have also visited with our friends at BBC and I've learned what's behind the red button, and tonight it's this game, live, behind the red button; and this
NBA Wednesday, October 07, 2009Rockets run wild on Spurs in preseason-opening winThe Rockets got strong efforts from some new faces as they defeated the
san antonio spurs 99-85 Tuesday night with a quick start.
Houston Chronicle Wednesday, October 07, 2009Rockets notes: Re-tooled roster building chemistryAs much as this week's three preseason games offer a chance for Rick Adelman to check on progress, his players said they need the competitive playing time to get accustomed to one another.
Houston Chronicle Wednesday, October 07, 2009Biedrins shoots for loftier goalsThe last few years in Warriors world, the atmosphere has been nothing short of volatile.
Topix.net Wednesday, October 07, 2009Iverson out indefinitely with injured hamstringAllen Iverson's debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. The guard strained his left hamstring during a scrimmage on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., and he was held out of the Grizzlies' opening pre-season game on Tuesday night against Washington.
Topix.net Wednesday, October 07, 2009Sixers score well in first preseason test against RaptorsLONDON, ONTARIO - It was a scaled-down offense for the Sixers against a scaled-down
toronto raptors team, but head coach Eddie Jordan, overseeing his first 48 minutes as the Sixers head coach, was pleased.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday, October 07, 2009Hamstring injury keeps Iverson from Grizzlies debutAllen Iverson's debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. The guard strained his left hamstring during a scrimmage on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., and was held out of the Grizzlies' opening preseason game last night against Washington.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday, October 07, 2009New 76er Brezec makes like a veteranAside from his noticeable height, Primoz Brezec's on-court role for the 76ers has been incognito - a rebound here, a handoff there, a little jumper in between.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Wednesday, October 07, 2009Report: Jets acquire WR Braylon EdwardsThe Cleveland Browns have agreed to trade former Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Jets would reportedly send special teams star Jason Trusnik and draft picks in return.
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