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Video shows Kings' Evans driving 120 mph (AP)
The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast. A video released by the California Highway Patrol shows Evans speeding past vehicles on Interstate 80 in his purple Mercedes. CHP officers say he was driving 120 to 130 miles per hour.
Attorney: 3 armed men sought Wright (AP)
Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death, the woman's attorney said Friday. Sherra Wright warned her ex-husband, the father of her children, about the visit by men dressed in sport coats with weapons tucked in their waistbands, lawyer Gail Mathes said.
NBA to unveil marquee games Tuesday (AP)
The NBA will release its opening week and Christmas Day schedules during an hourlong TV special Tuesday. NBATV officials said Friday their network will host a program at 7 p.m. EDT, at which time it will unveil the slate of games for "Tip-off '10," plus the Christmas and Martin Luther King Jr.
Stoudemire seeks Hebrew roots in Israel (AP)
Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he's come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage. The five-time NBA All-Star who recently signed with the New York Knicks is on a weeklong visit to learn about Israel, its language and religions.
Howard signs 1-year deal with Wizards (AP)
Josh Howard has signed his one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The deal signed Friday could pay Howard as much as $4 million if he meets certain incentives. The two sides reached agreement on the contract Wednesday night. Howard was acquired in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks on Feb.
Humiliation not always bad thing in sports
Opinion: LeBron James is getting off easy. Playing in Cleveland may have been bad, but there are worse alternatives for an athlete. For example, try being a member of North Korea's World Cup team.
FanHouse: LeBron should stop trying to be like Mike
PBT: No offseason stunner in these rankings
PBT: Lakers and Heat lead our first offseason rankings. Perhaps we'll see the two teams face off in the 2011 NBA finals, though the Magic, Celtics and Thunder might have something to say about it.
Video of Evans speeding released
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast.
Wall still adjusting to being No. 1 pick
Former Kentucky star got a glimpse of NBA competition for the Wizards at the Las Vegas Summer League. He averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals and was named the Most Outstanding Player.