Archive for July, 2010

U.S. won’t have Stoudemire at worlds

Amare Stoudemire will not play for the United States in next month’s world championships because of problems insuring his contract, a damaging blow to the Americans on the day training camp opened.

Knicks block Stoudemire from joining U.S. for worlds

Amar’e Stoudemire has already been benched and is not happy about it. But the decision was made to protect the New York Knicks’ $100-million investment in the all-star power forward.

Rejoining Jazz “a no-brainer” for Raja Bell

Raja Bell signed a contract with the Jazz on Monday, saying he’s happy to return to Utah.

No Dirk-Kaman reunion(s) this summer

Dirk Nowitzki ’s decision to skip this summer’s World Championships in Turkey means that Chris Kaman will stop asking the Clippers to let him play for Germany, too.

Chandler’s now one of the good guys

Oosthuizen’s British Open performance was worthy of a Tiger… Major leaguer The BoSox are getting two pitchers back just in time Chew on this Edwards’ dangerous antics put Keselowski in jeopardy and… Over the line Miami’s failure would be good for the NBA.

Germany’s Nowitzki to skip world championships

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play for Germany at next month’s world championship in Turkey.

Nowitzki officially inks deal to stay on with Mavericks

Nine-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki has signed his new contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

Nowitzki officially signs contract

‘Just a matter of pinning him down. He’s been all over Europe on different jaunts.’Nelson said Nowitzki faxed his signature from Europe, and the terms of the contract had not changed.’Not one letter, not one anything,’ Nelson said.Weeks after the Mavericks were bounced from the playoffs by San Antonio, Nowitzki, 32, opted out of his old contract’s …

Dirk stays in BigD…Sweet 16 for Ubaldo?…Reds feasting on Nats…

Dirk stays in Big-D…Sweet 16 for Ubaldo?…Reds feasting on Nats early DALLAS The Dallas Mavericks have given their nine-time All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki a new long-term contract.

Mavs re-sign Dirk Nowitzki

The Mavericks announced the signing in a statement issued Monday. Team officials released no terms of the deal.

Mavs Re-Sign Dirk Nowitzki

Mavs Re-Sign Dirk Nowitzki Share + Jul 19, 2010 6:47 pm US/Central Mavs Re-Sign Dirk Nowitzki DALLAS 1 of 1 Dirk Noxitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks gets ready to take on the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2010 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.

It’s official: Dirk Nowitzki signs his contract with Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that they re-signed forward Dirk Nowitzki.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Caplan: Mavs learning about guards

Two of three phases of the Summer of Roddy are in the books. Five rather nondescript summer league games by the Dallas Mavericks ‘ point-guard-in-training wrapped up Sunday night.

Once a villain, new Mavericks center Chandler hopes fans forgive and forget

Not so long ago, Tyson Chandler was a card-carrying member of the villain club. No, it wasn’t him that tapped Dirk Nowitzki on the cheek derisively.

The Diesel Still Has Fuel: Five Possible Destinations for Shaq

Shaquille O’Neal will be 40 years of age in a few years. Shaq said he will play until 40 pretty much, saying he has a good two three years left in him.