 Globe and Mail | Nets make leap into legitimacy by keeping Williams CBSSports.com By Ken Berger | NBA Insider NEW YORK -- It was a different NBA world in February 2011, just 17 months ago, when the Nets took a chance on Deron Williams. This was the end of a time in basketball that would produce a transformative five-month lockout. Brooklyn Nets suddenly a hot ticket with Deron Williams back, Dwight Howard ... Nets Place Star Point-Guard Atop Their New Arena Williams says to re-sign with Nets |
 New York Daily News | Brooklyn Nets re-sign Deron Williams, but still need Dwight Howard to make run ... New York Daily News As it stands now, the Nets move into Brooklyn with Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace and Brook Lopez, an upgrade over the Newark Nets, that is for sure. But just because they're better than what they put on the floor over at the Prudential ... Dwight Howard needs quiet time NBA notes: Will Nets also add Dwight Howard? Let's make a deal, again: Andrew Bynum for Dwight Howard |
 Globe and Mail | Celtics take shot with Jason Terry Boston Herald By Mark Murphy Though Ray Allen may find it hard to believe, the Celtics [team stats] are standing behind Danny Ainge's publicly professed intention to re-sign him. The declaration stands, even after the Celtics reached agreement with Jason Terry ... Adande: 'Boston In Win Now Mindset' Jason Terry to play for Boston Celtics | NBA Celtics agree to 3-year deal with Jason Terry |
 FOXSports.com | Free agency buzz: Latest NBA news FOXSports.com The NBA free agency period is under way, with Deron Williams, Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash among the most prominent names. Get all the latest news and rumors right here. Restricted free agent Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $58 million offer ... Nets get their man as Williams re-signs Call Billy the new King of Brooklyn Nets Place Star Point-Guard Atop Their New Arena |
 ABC News | Nets Place Star Point-Guard Atop Their New Arena New York Times With one tweet, six words and one poignantly placed logo, Deron Williams committed to Brooklyn and perhaps changed the face of basketball in New York. After months of suspense and second-guessing, Williams â€" a slick-passing, high-scoring, ... Top NBA 2012 summer free agents All-Star point guard Deron Williams says he's staying with Nets Deron Williams to resign with the Nets |
 Boston.com | Deron Williams to resign with the Nets Boston.com By Brian Mahoney | AP Deron Williams had considered signing with the Dallas Mavericks in his hometown but will resign with the Nets as they move to Brooklyn. NEW YORK (AP) â€" Deron Williams is staying with the Nets. The All-Star point guard said on his ... Deron Williams Takes Nets' $98 Million Deal Deron Williams returning to Nets Deron Williams picks Nets over Mavs |
 USA TODAY | Coveted free agent Deron Williams signs with Nets USA TODAY By Scott Gleeson and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY On Tuesday, the summer's most coveted free agent announced his decision on his Twitter account. "Made a very tough decision today...." Williams tweeted, linking to the new team logo that accompanies the ... Deron Williams decided to stay with the Nets instead of going to Dallas. Williams returning to Nets with five-year, $98M deal Deron Williams resigns with the Nets |
 New York Daily News | Deron Williams Takes Nets' $98 Million Deal ABC News Deron Williams is staying with the Nets. The All-Star point guard says on his Twitter page that he "made a very tough decision today" and posted a picture of the new team logo that accompanies the Nets' move from New Jersey to Brooklyn. Deron Williams returning to Nets Brooklyn bound: Williams takes Nets' $98 million deal Deron Williams staying with Brooklyn Nets, All-Star point guard will open ... |
 FOXSports.com | Saints' suspension appeals denied FOXSports.com NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has rejected the appeals of four players suspended in connection with the league's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints. In a ruling handed down on Tuesday, Goodell told Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, ... NFL denies four players' bounty suspension appeals Player discipline for Saints' 'bounties' upheld by Roger Goodell Unswayed Goodell gives nary an inch to counterattacking players |
 ESPN | S. Williams beats defending champion at Wimbledon Seattle Post Intelligencer WIMBLEDON, England (AP) â€" Thanks to a bit of advice from her big sister and a bunch of aces from her big serve, Serena Williams is back in the Wimbledon semifinals. With two more victories, Williams will be holding a Grand Slam trophy for the first ... Murray and Williams at Their Best Serena, the champ, is back Andy Murray Beats Cilic at Wimbledon as Serena Williams Wins |
ESPN | Serena, the champ, is back ESPN By Howard Bryant | ESPN.com Clive Brunskill/Getty Images After tossing off 13 aces in the quarterfinals, Serena Williams has plenty to celebrate. WIMBLEDON, England -- With the outdoor courts shut down, the last two Wimbledon women's champions met on ... Serena ousts defending champ Kvitova in Wimbledon quarterfinals Serena Williams overpowers Petra Kvitova to book place in semi-finals Serena tops defending champ Kvitova at Wimbledon |
Globe and Mail | Reports: Celtics close to deal with Jason Terry Boston.com By Gary Dzen The Celtics and free agent guard Jason Terry are in the final discussions on a three-year deal that would bring Terry to Boston, according to multiple reports. Yahoo! Sports' Marc Spears first reported that Terry and the Celtics were close ... Celtics close to agreement with Jason Terry Jason Terry, Celtics close to deal Jason Terry Agrees To 3-Year Deal With Boston Celtics, According To Report |
 ABC News | Serena Tops Defending Champ Kvitova at Wimbledon ABC News The sounds were new to Serena Williams, and the feeling on Centre Court was different. The result, though, was quite familiar. Playing under the retractable roof for the first time on the court where she's had some of her biggest triumphs, ... Serena ousts defending champ Kvitova in Wimbledon quarterfinals Wimbledon 2012: day eight Live |
 USA TODAY | Serena ousts defending champ Kvitova in Wimbledon quarterfinals SI.com Serena Williams reached her 8th career Wimbledon semifinal with a win over defending champ Petra Kvitova. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams reached her eighth Wimbledon semifinal by knocking out defending champion Petra Kvitova in straight ... WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Serena Williams Knocks Out Defending Champion Heavy-hitting Serena blasts Kvitova off court |
 SI.com | How Nets could deal for Dwight Howard SI.com A Dwight Howard trade to Brooklyn would be complex. (Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) When evaluating the Nets' agreement to acquire Joe Johnson on Monday, I wrote that Brooklyn could still try to restart trade talks with the Magic for Dwight ... Nets-Magic Talking Howard NBA free agency 2012: Mavericks losing confidence in Deron Williams sweepstakes AP Source: Hawks agree to deal Joe Johnson to Nets |
 CBC.ca | Murray ditches the drama to set up Ferrer clash Reuters By Martyn Herman | LONDON (Reuters) - It was all rather tame for a change as home favourite Andy Murray dispensed with the theatrics to ease past Marin Cilic into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday. On the day the women's last eight normally ... Andy Murray rolls into Wimbledon quarterfinals |
 USA TODAY | Report: Dwight Howard could be going to Nets USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Sources: The Nets & Magic are discussing a trade that would send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn for Brook Lopez, Kris Humphies, Marshon Brooks and the Nets' first-round picks in 2013, 2015, 2017....move would give Nets Big 3 of ... Howard's off-court antics a cautionary tale for his suitors Don't count out a possible Magic-Nets deal for Dwight Howard Nets still in mix for Howard? |
 CBC.ca | Nets, Hawks agree to Johnson deal SI.com The Nets have agreed in principle to acquire All-Star shooting guard Joe Johnson from Atlanta, according to two league sources. Brooklyn would get Johnson for DeShawn Stevenson and the expiring contracts of Jordan Williams, Johan Petro, Jordan Farmar ... 'Rebuilding' Doesn't Have To Be A Bad Word Billy King's Rather Amazing Overnight Nets Makeover All-star Joe Johnson heading to Nets |
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Sources: Nets could still get Howard ESPN By Chris Broussard | ESPN.com There is still a chance that Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard could become a member of the Brooklyn Nets, according to league sources. NBA free agency is under way and ESPN.com has you covered with all the latest deals, ... Dwight Howard trade: Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic discuss potential deal ESPN: Dwight Howard could be going to Nets Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Nets Still In Trade Discussions For Magic Center ... |
CBC.ca | Notes: Hawks deal Joe Johnson to the Nets Boston.com AP While working to re-sign free agent Deron Williams, the Nets landed another All-Star guard by acquiring Joe Johnson from the Hawks Monday, a person familiar with the trade told the Associated Press. The Nets will send guards Anthony Morrow, ... Reports: Hawks trade Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams Brooklyn Nets acquire Hawks' Joe Johnson for five players and draft picks Hawks Shake Up: Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams Traded |
 AFP | Torres misses out on berth Boston.com OMAHA â€" Dara Torres lingered in the water after the other swimmers had climbed out of the pool. Her long career was finally over. She wanted to soak up the moment as long as possible. The 45-year-old Torres came up short in her bid to make it to the ... Torres moving on after Olympic bid fails |
 Winnipeg Free Press | Hawks deal Johnson to Nets Boston.com While working to re-sign free agent Deron Williams, the Nets landed another All-Star guard by acquiring Joe Johnson from the Hawks Monday, a person familiar with the trade told the Associated Press. The Nets will send guards Anthony Morrow, ... With Joe Johnson gone, hope springs eternal again for Atlanta Hawks fans Hawks trade Johnson to Nets With Eye on Williams, Nets to Acquire Johnson |
 FOXSports.com | Analysis: Ferry wields power to retool Hawks FOXSports.com Reports are that the Hawks have agreed to trade Marvin Williams (24) to the Utah Jazz and All-Star Joe Johnson to the New Jersey Nets. (Paul Abell, Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE) John Manasso is the author of "A Season of Loss, A Lifetime of Forgiveness: ... Hawks trade Johnson to Nets AP Source: Hawks agree to deal Joe Johnson to Nets Atlanta Hawks trade Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams | NBA |
 FOXSports.com | AP Source: Hawks agree to deal Joe Johnson to Nets Boston.com The Hawks have agreed to deal All-Star guard Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets for five players and a draft pick, and Atlanta will send forward Marvin Williams to the Utah Jazz for guard Devin Harris. A person familiar with the Hawks-nets deal told The ... Hawks trade Johnson to Nets Atlanta Hawks trade Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams | NBA Hawks reportedly to deal Joe Johnson to Nets |
