(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. “The suspension is effective immediately and no other statements will be issued. …
All quiet as deadline for full NHL season nears
With only hours remaining before an NHL-imposed deadline to make a deal with the players’ association and preserve a full hockey season, all was quiet between the sides.
NBA-Mavericks guard West suspended for a second time
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. …
Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014 2012-10-25T184120Z_2_BRE89O1DI_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-STERN.XML() – Nadal pulls out of Paris and London PARIS (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal haspulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finalsin London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury,the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singleschampion has not played since he suffered a shock second-roundloss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. U.S. …
Baseball's best rarely finish on top in October
Best in baseball? The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants spent much of the season just trying to catch mediocre teams like the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers just to win their divisions. Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team just weeks after first attempt
Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: Lolo Jones has made the U.S. bobsled team only a few weeks after trying the sport for the first time. Jones was invited to the bobsled team’s tryouts in Lake Placid, N.Y. both ... Continue reading ->
NCAA grad rates improving in football, basketball
The NCAA says football and men’s basketball players are becoming more productive in the classroom.
Williams beats No. 1 Azarenka at WTA Championships
Serena Williams extended her dominance over the top-ranked player in the world on Thursday, defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Championships.
Mavs suspend G West for 2nd time in 10 days
The Dallas Mavericks suspended guard Delonte West on Thursday for unspecified conduct detrimental to the team, his second such ban in the past 10 days.
Track Smack: Smart saves, tight trucks and peeling back points
1. Did Chad Knaus and the No. 48 team save Jimmie Johnson’s season at Kansas?
Buffon urges Juventus to up its European game
The Juve captain knows his team is not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his teammates. UPDATE 1-NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
* Stern to stand down after 30 years at the helm * Will be replaced by deputy commissioner Silver (Adds detail, quote) Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, who is the league’s longest-serving commissioner. …
Christine Sinclair and John Herdman nominated for FIFA awards
Christine Sinclair and the Canadian women’s soccer team were Canada’s biggest story coming out of the London Games. Sinclair captained the underdog Canadians, scoring six goals — including a hat-trick in the semi final against the United States — en ... Continue reading ->
Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA's board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes) Brazil ETF Still Raking in Cash as Job Market Stays Strong
The iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSEArca: EWZ) is one of the best-selling ETFs this month as hedge funds continue to bet on the emerging market country and its economic growth.In October, EWZ has gathered $679 …
NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
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