Seattle announces plans for new sports arena with possibility they may try to lure Kings

Crawford's clutch shots lift Blazers over Warriors

OAKLAND (AP) - Gerald Wallace scored 24 points and Jamal Crawford hit a key 3-pointer and a pair of late free throws to lift the Portland Trail Blazers over the Golden State Warriors 93-91 Wednesday night.

Lin has 13 assists, Knicks run win streak to 7

NEW YORK (AP) - Jeremy Lin grabbed a spot on the bench next to Carmelo Anthony in the third quarter and shared a laugh with the injured All-Star.

Bulls survive late rally to beat Kings

CHICAGO (AP) - Luol Deng figures the Chicago Bulls will have to find creative ways to win as long as Derrick Rose is sidelined.

Warriors beat Suns for 3rd straight win

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - David Lee had 28 points and 12 rebounds, Monta Ellis scored 18 points and the Golden State Warriors earned their first three-game winning streak under rookie coach Mark Jackson with a 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Knicks think they'll stay hot when stars join Lin

Amare Stoudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.

Pebble Beach shows Tiger has a long way to go

PEBBLE BEACH - Tiger Woods keeps saying his game is close.

Former 49er ‘Fabulous Freddie’ dies

SAN FRANCISCO - Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59.

Pavelski leads Sharks past Capitals, Holtby

WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists against a goalie playing in the NHL for the first time in nearly a year, leading the Sharks past the Capitals 5-3 Monday night, San Jose's 16th victory in its last 17 games against Washington.

A’s land Cuban Cespedes in surprise move

OAKLAND - After a winter of rebuilding, the Oakland Athletics were the surprise winner for Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes.

Guards lead Warriors past Rockets

OAKLAND(AP) - Monta Ellis had 33 points and seven assists, David Lee added 15 points and 13 rebounds and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 106-97 on Sunday night for their second straight victory over a Western Conference playoff contender.

Linsanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star in NBA league

NEW YORK (AP) - Jeremy Lin came with an intriguing story even before he escaped the New York Knicks' bench.

Mickelson crushes Tiger Woods

PEBBLE BEACH (AP) - Phil Mickelson rallied from six shots behind to win for the fourth time at Pebble Beach, a final round made even more memorable by the guy in a red shirt who was among the first to congratulate him Sunday on the 18th green.

Perron, Pietrangelo power Blues past Sharks

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Alex Pietrangelo had two goals, David Perron also scored with a two-man advantage and Andy McDonald added an assist in his return from a concussion that sidelined him for 51 games, sending the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

Pavin wins Allianz Championship by edging Senior on Champions Tour

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - Corey Pavin can't remember a better par save.

NBA Playoff capsules

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ray Allen scored 23 points and broke the NBA career playoff record for 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat used another of their patented runs to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 104-91 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.