New York, November 1, 2009—The ING New York City Marathon 2009 was the scene of a major statement in American distance running. Throughout this decade, Meb Keflezighi has proven that an American can compete with the best marathon runners in

Manu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats after having to get vaccinated for rabies.

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian injured the medial collateral ligament in his right knee in Monday night's 79-68 loss to Charlotte.

Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says guard Nate Robinson could miss two weeks because of a sprained right ankle.

A specialist has confirmed that New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris has a strained right groin.

Larry Bird doesn't understand what all the fuss was about. So what if LeBron James didn't shake hands with the Orlando Magic after his Cleveland Cavaliers lost in the Eastern Conference finals?

Despite talking through early Monday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies and forward Rudy Gay could not come to an agreement on a contract extension before Monday's midnight deadline, meaning Gay will become a restricted free agent next summer.

Hall of Famer Bill Walton won't return as an analyst for ESPN's NBA coverage.

The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised their contract options for next season on Corey Brewer and Kevin Love on Monday.

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Popeye Jones is free on bond after being arrested on a drunken-driving charge in suburban Dallas over the weekend.

Richard Hamilton will miss a third straight game with a sprained right ankle Tuesday when the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic.