http://www.earthtimes.org The Earth Times online newspaper, serving the planet with worldwide sports news that matters en-us PHP/4.4.4 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295555,gasol-shines-in-season-debut-lakers-run-past-bulls--summary.html Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Lakers' championship defence can move forward in full force now that Spanish star Pau Gasol is back. Gasol had 24 points with 13 rebounds in his regular-season debut on Thursday night, and the Lakers ran past the visitin... US,Sports Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:27 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295555,gasol-shines-in-season-debut-lakers-run-past-bulls--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295400,jamison-shines-in-season-debut-wizards-whip-cavs--summary.html Los Angeles - Antawn Jamison made his season-debut on Wednesday night, and the Washington Wizards star forward looked to be in mid-season form. Jamison had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the Wizards stopped a six-game slide, while snapping the visiti... US,Sports Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:46 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295400,jamison-shines-in-season-debut-wizards-whip-cavs--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295201,bryant-hits-40-lakers-snap-two-game-slide--summary.html Los Angeles - Kobe Bryant wasn't about to let the LA Lakers' slide go on. Bryant poured in 40 points in a milestone effort, and the defending NBA Champions held off the visiting Detroit Pistons 106-93 on Tuesday night to snap a modest two-game skid. ... US,Sports Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:34:19 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295201,bryant-hits-40-lakers-snap-two-game-slide--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295032,magic-welcomes-back-lewis-skin-bobcats--summary.html Los Angeles - Rusty Rashard Lewis struggled to find his shot, but Vince Carter was right on the money when the Orlando Magic needed it the most. Carter drilled a critical three-pointer with 53 seconds remaining, and the Magic celebrated Lewis' return... US,Sports Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:58:20 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295032,magic-welcomes-back-lewis-skin-bobcats--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295010,grizzlies-iverson-part-ways.html Los Angeles - Allen The Answer Iverson apparently failed to live up to his nickname for the Memphis Grizzlies, and the two unhappy parties have decided to part ways. The Grizzlies and Allen Iverson have come to a mutual agreement that because of p... US,Sports Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:40:18 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/295010,grizzlies-iverson-part-ways.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294979,bobcats-acquire-jackson-from-warriors-in-four-player-nba-deal.html Los Angeles - Unhappy Stephen Jackson, demanding to be traded since last summer, finally got his wish. Jackson was shipped on Monday along with guard Acie Law from the Golden State Warriors to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for guard Raja Bell and... US,Sports Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:55:25 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294979,bobcats-acquire-jackson-from-warriors-in-four-player-nba-deal.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294862,brooks-rockets-rough-up-lakers-101-91--summary.html Los Angeles - Trevor Ariza received his ring, and the Houston Rockets got a big hand from Aaron Brooks to run circles around the defending NBA Champions. Brooks poured in a career-high 33 points, including five three-pointers, and the visiting Rocket... US,Sports Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:43:21 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294862,brooks-rockets-rough-up-lakers-101-91--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294751,bucks-rookie-jennings-erupts-for-55-points-in-win--summary.html Los Angeles - Brandon Jennings didn't look like a 20-year-old rookie. The way he was scoring, he looked more like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain. Jennings scored 55 points Saturday night - all in the final three quarters - as he broke Abdul... US,Sports Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:40:20 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294751,bucks-rookie-jennings-erupts-for-55-points-in-win--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294522,james-keeps-bragging-rights-over-wade-cavs-ice-heat--summary.html Los Angeles - LeBron James lost the shootout to fellow-superstar Dwyane Wade, but the NBA'a reigning MVP stepped up late, to keep the bragging rights over his close friend. James scored 34 points - two less than Wade - and the visiting Cleveland Cava... US,Sports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:16:20 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294522,james-keeps-bragging-rights-over-wade-cavs-ice-heat--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294491,byron-scott-fired-as-hornets-coach.html Los Angeles - Byron Scott is out as New Orleans Hornets head coach after the team announced his firing on Thursday. He has been replaced by team general manager Jeff Bower. I want to thank Byron for the hard work he has put in during his time with t... US,Sports Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:46:26 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294491,byron-scott-fired-as-hornets-coach.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294337,lebron-cavs-manhandle-magic-in-rematch--summary.html Los Angeles - LeBron James and Mo Williams made sure the Eastern Conference finals rematch turned into a mismatch. James scored 36 points, Williams had a season-high 28 and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Orlando Magic 102-93 on Wednes... US,Sports Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:17 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294337,lebron-cavs-manhandle-magic-in-rematch--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294326,mike-tyson-detained-after-allegedly-hitting-photographer.html Los Angeles - Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday after allegedly punching a photographer, the Los Angeles Times reported in its online edition. Both sides claimed the other person... US,Sports Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:04:18 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294326,mike-tyson-detained-after-allegedly-hitting-photographer.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294078,basketball-great-kareem-abdul-jabbar-has-leukaemia.html Los Angeles - Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has revealed that he has a rare form of leukaemia but says his prognosis is good and that he expects to lead a healthy life. In an interview in Tuesday's Los Angeles Times, Abdul-Jabbar, 62, said th... US,Sports Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:17 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294078,basketball-great-kareem-abdul-jabbar-has-leukaemia.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293721,new-look-mavericks-come-together-quickly-in-rout-of-raptors--summary.html Los Angeles - The Dallas Mavericks added plenty of new players around superstar Dirk Nowitzki in the off ,season. So far, they seem to be a good fit. Nowitzki scored 29 points and the Mavericks welcomed back Josh Howard S... US,Sports Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:10:23 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293721,new-look-mavericks-come-together-quickly-in-rout-of-raptors--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293709,report-iverson-given-permission-to-leave-grizzlies.html Los Angeles - Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson, unhappy with his role as a bench player, has been given permission to leave the team to deal with a personal issue, a newspaper reported. Iverson, a 10-time All-Star signed as a free agent during t... US,Sports Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:16:19 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293709,report-iverson-given-permission-to-leave-grizzlies.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293653,richardson-suns-send-celtics-to-first-loss-of-season--summary.html Los Angeles - Jason Richardson sees red every time he sees a green Boston Celtics jersey. Richardson exploded for 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, as the Phoenix Suns sent the Celtics to their first loss of the season, with a 110-103 road victory o... US,Sports Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:22:15 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293653,richardson-suns-send-celtics-to-first-loss-of-season--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293334,garnett-helps-weary-celtics-stay-perfect--summary.html Los Angeles - The weary Boston Celtics were dragging their tired legs most of the game, but found the energy at the end to pull themselves over the finish line. Kevin Garnett had 12 points with 11 rebounds and made a huge defensive play in the closin... US,Sports Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:16:21 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/293334,garnett-helps-weary-celtics-stay-perfect--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292971,rookie-sparks-rockets-to-rare-road-win-in-utah--summary.html Los Angeles - As a rookie, Chase Budinger heard how hard it was for the Houston Rockets to beat the Jazz in Utah, but it didn't seem to faze him. Aaron Brooks scored 19 points and Budinger had a career-high 17 off the bench to lead eight players in d... US,Sports Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:04:32 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292971,rookie-sparks-rockets-to-rare-road-win-in-utah--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292807,melo-torches-grizzlies-for-42-nuggets-remain-undefeated--summary.html Los Angeles - Carmelo Anthony is on a rocky mountain scoring high, but the Denver Nuggets superstar has a greater focus this season. 'Melo poured in 42 points as the Nuggets won a shootout against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 133-123 on Sunday nig... US,Sports Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:22:37 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292807,melo-torches-grizzlies-for-42-nuggets-remain-undefeated--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292716,mavericks-have-a-great-weekend-in-los-angeles--summary.html Los Angeles - You can have a great time spending a weekend in Los Angeles. Just ask the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and nine rebounds Saturday night as the shorthanded Mavericks completed a sweep of the LA teams at Staples Center wi... US,Sports Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:16:38 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292716,mavericks-have-a-great-weekend-in-los-angeles--summary.html