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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT

G. Robert Werness tended to the grieving: Werness, a respected funeral director, was founder of Mr. Basketball Minnesota and loved his community.

(Star Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- G. Robert Werness was the funeral director of choice for many Minnesotans, including Muriel Humphrey, who in 1978 chose him to oversee arrangements for her husband, Hubert H. Humphrey,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT

G. Robert Werness tended to the grieving: Werness, a respected funeral director, was founder of Mr. Basketball Minnesota and loved his community.

(Star Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- G. Robert Werness was the funeral director of choice for many Minnesotans, including Muriel Humphrey, who in 1978 chose him to oversee arrangements for her husband, Hubert H. Humphrey,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT

FIBA executive board meeting to be held in Istanbul

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is expected to hold the executive board meeting in the Turkish largest city of Istanbul in December, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Saturday. The meeting will take place at the Ciragan
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT

>> DOUBLE-DOUBLE LEADERS

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Okafor bio

NBA WATCH HOME | SCORES | SCHEDULE | STANDINGS | STATS | MOVEMENTS | PLAYERS | NEW ORLEANS Hornets 50 - C/F Emeka Okafor Age: 27 Date of birth: September 28, 1982 Place of birth: Houston, TX College: Connecticut Ht: 6-10 Wt: 255 NBA Seasons: 5 Drafted
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Triple-Double leaders

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Hornets owner reveals he has prostate cancer

A familiar courtside face will be absent from the New Orleans Arena for the foreseeable future at Hornets' home games while owner George Shinn takes time to battle a fierce opponent. Shinn, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, will focus his energies
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Raptors fire away in third quarter to defeat Hornets

With early signs of momentum carrying over from Wednesday night's overtime victory against Dallas, Hornets point guard Chris Paul appeared pleased as he headed to the locker room with his team holding a two-point halftime lead against the Toronto
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Notebook: Bryant Off To A Hot Start

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies at STAPLES Center Friday night despite playing without their starting center (Andrew Bynum) and power forward (Pau Gasol). The Grizzlies proved to be a tenacious opponent but the Lakers jumped ahead
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

NBA Saturday: Jennings Shining Early

Catching up with star rookie Brandon Jennings... Andre Miller could be on his way out after December... Marcus Jordan could be ineligible... Scouting Saturday... NBA Chat!
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT

Basketball: Singapore Slingers lose to Philippine Patriots in ASEAN League

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Slingers crashed to their first defeat in the ASEAN Basketball League Saturday afternoon, losing 53-70 to the Philippine Patriots at The Arena in Manila. Last month in Singapore, the Slingers were five points winners over the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:01:00 GMT

Even with 30 points, Carmelo Anthony (right) couldn't offset the Heat's balance. (AP photo)

MIAMI - Apparently, Friday nights are about erasing the past. A week ago, the Miami Heat snapped a 17-game losing streak in Indiana with a victory at Conseco Fieldhouse. Friday night, the Heat snapped its eight-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Balanced attack pushes Heat past previously unbeaten Nuggets, to 5-1

MIAMI - Apparently, Friday nights are about erasing the past. A week ago, the Miami Heat snapped a 17-game losing streak in Indiana with a victory at Conseco Fieldhouse. Friday night, the Heat snapped its eight-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Spoelstra appreciates outcry for more Beasley

MIAMI - Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra appreciates the passion when it comes to forward Michael Beasley. He also appreciates the significance of winning. So amid outcry that he feature the 2008 lottery pick more often, Spoelstra said he takes no
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

BOX SCORE: Heat 96, Nuggets 88

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Can Beasley play above the rim? Ira Winderman Answers YOUR Miami Heat Questions

Ask Ira! SunSentinel Heat Writer Ira Winderman answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. November 7, 2009 Q: Bease has
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Are you happy with the Sixers' play so far this season? (6 comments)

This game had about as much zip as a Game 6 Pedro Martinez fastball. But the Sixers did get the win, and it is a far better way to start a six-games-in-9-days stretch than the alternative. It also kept New Jersey winless, and their 0-6 record to begin a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:22:00 GMT

LeBron leads all scorers as Cavs top Knicks 100-91

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) NEW YORK: LeBron James said the only thing occupying his thoughts Friday was winning at Madison Square Garden. Guess he was serious. James sauntered into the Garden and promptly showed why the citizens of the Big Apple
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Are you happy with the Sixers' play so far this season? (5 comments)

This game had about as much zip as a Game 6 Pedro Martinez fastball. But the Sixers did get the win, and it is a far better way to start a six-games-in-9-days stretch than the alternative. It also kept New Jersey winless, and their 0-6 record to begin a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:54:00 GMT

James leads Cavs to 6th-consecutive win over Knicks

NEW YORK LeBron James scored a game-high 33 points and nine assists to power the Cleveland Cavaliers to their sixth-consecutive victory over the New York Knicks with a 100-91 win. James also grabbed eight rebounds for the Cavs who continued their mastery
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Kobe stays hot as injury-hit Lakers beat Grizzlies

LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant became the youngest NBA player to reach 24,000 points on Friday, the Lakers' guard scoring 41 to lead injury-hit Los Angeles to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant made 19-of-30 shots for his second 40-point
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Wade's 40 lift NBA Heat over Wizards

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:06:00 GMT

Kobe reaches milestone, guides Lakers past Grizzlies

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Are you happy with the Sixers' play so far this season? (4 comments)

This game had about as much zip as a Game 6 Pedro Martinez fastball. But the Sixers did get the win, and it is a far better way to start a six-games-in-9-days stretch than the alternative. It also kept New Jersey winless, and their 0-6 record to begin a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Ballinger fires 36ers

Inspired by a 36-point masterclass from Adam Ballinger, the Adelaide 36ers have recorded an absorbing 80-77 come-from-behind victory over the Gold Coast Blaze at Brett Maher Court on Saturday. The Sixers trailed by 10 points late in the third quarter
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Hawks back on top

Wollongong has returned to the top of the NBL ladder with a commanding 93-69 win over the Crocodiles in Townsville on Saturday night. Former Croc Cameron Tragardh did all the damage early on, smashing home 23 points while import point guard Tywain McKee
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Basketball Doubleheader

Women's - 6:00 p.m. @ Kerr Hall Upper Gym Men's - 8:00 p.m. @ Kerr Hall Upper Gym Saturday, Nov. 7 vs. Laurier Women's - 6:00 p.m. @ Kerr Hall Upper Gym Men's - 8:00 p.m. @ Kerr Hall Upper Gym
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:46:00 GMT

Lakers win as Bryant reaches 24,000 points

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 114-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Ron Artest had 19 points and seven assists in the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:36:00 GMT

Are you happy with the Sixers' play so far this season? (3 comments)

This game had about as much zip as a Game 6 Pedro Martinez fastball. But the Sixers did get the win, and it is a far better way to start a six-games-in-9-days stretch than the alternative. It also kept New Jersey winless, and their 0-6 record to begin a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:34:00 GMT

LeBron gets 33 in only MSG visit, Cavs beat Knicks

LeBron James celebrated with the Yankees and toyed with the Knicks. No wonder he's bummed about the NBA schedule: only one Garden party this season.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:32:00 GMT