Shaq fined $15,000 for criticizing NBA officials in loss
April 7, 2006Shaquille O'Neal was fined $15,000 Friday for criticizing officials and NBA senior vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson after the Miami center was for called for five fouls in the Heat's loss to New Jersey.
Drug maker signs Magic for HIV education push
April 7, 2006Abbott Laboratories Inc. has signed Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson as part of its efforts in HIV/AIDS research.
Hamilton leaves Pistons for death in the family
April 7, 2006Detroit scoring leader Richard Hamilton missed the Pistons' game against Orlando on Friday night because of a death in his family.
UConn junior Boone to try NBA draft without agent
April 7, 2006Connecticut junior forward Josh Boone announced Friday that he will submit his name for the NBA draft in June.
Celtics' Szczerbiak to have surgery, miss final 7 games
April 7, 2006Boston Celtics forward Wally Szczerbiak will miss the final seven games of the season because of a knee injury that requires surgery.
Without Amare, Suns return focus to speed, scoring
April 7, 2006With no Amare Stoudemire coming to the rescue, the slumping Phoenix Suns know that their speed and scoring are the keys to survival in the postseason.