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/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 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292637,celtics-stay-unbeaten-blow-out-bulls.html Los Angeles - Rajon Rondo doesn't need to score many points to be effective. Paul Pierce scored 20 of his 22 points in the third quarter, Rondo handed out 16 assists and the undefeated Boston Celtics blew out the visiting Chicago Bulls, 118-90 on Fri... US,Sports Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:58:33 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292637,celtics-stay-unbeaten-blow-out-bulls.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292307,raptors-keep-cavs-winless-despite-james-triple-double--summary.html Los Angeles - For the second game in as many nights, reigning league MVP LeBron James put up monster numbers, but it wasn't good enough to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers into into the NBA win column. Italian sharpshooter Andrea Bargnani scored 28 poin... US,Sports Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:16:40 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292307,raptors-keep-cavs-winless-despite-james-triple-double--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292217,agassi-admits-drug-use-lying-to-tennis-authorities--summary.html London - Eight-time Grand Slam winner Andre Agassi has admitted he failed a drugs test but escaped a ban by lying to tennis authorities. The American has revealed in his new autobiography he took crystal methamphetamine but persuaded the Association ... US,Sports Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:28:48 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292217,agassi-admits-drug-use-lying-to-tennis-authorities--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292149,upcoming-agassi-book-reveals-1997-meth-use-drama--summary.html London/New York - Retired Andre Agassi's post-tennis reputation as a generous philanthropic millionaire may take a hit after excepts from his upcoming book revealed that the once took crystal meth more than a decade ago and lied to the ATP about it. ... US,Sports Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:22:35 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292149,upcoming-agassi-book-reveals-1997-meth-use-drama--summary.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292131,agassi-admits-drug-use-lying-to-tennis-authorities.html London - Eight-time grand slam winner Andre Agassi has admitted he failed a drugs test but escaped a ban by lying to tennis authorities. The American has revealed in his new autobiography he took crystal methamphetamine but persuaded the Association ... US,Sports Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:58:46 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292131,agassi-admits-drug-use-lying-to-tennis-authorities.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292114,kobes-33-leads-lakers-past-clippers-on-ring-night.html Los Angeles - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers received their NBA Championship rings, then opened defence of their title by running circles around their pesky neighbourhood rivals. Bryant scored 33 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 with 13 rebounds a... US,Sports Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:34:38 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/292114,kobes-33-leads-lakers-past-clippers-on-ring-night.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291833,fixtures-nba-fixtures.html Los Angeles - National Basketball Association fixtures for the opening days of the 2009/2010 season starting on Tuesday. Tuesday's Games ---------------- Boston at Cleveland Washington at Dallas Houston at Portland LA Clippers at LA Lakers... US,Sports Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:13:37 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291833,fixtures-nba-fixtures.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291590,preview-capsules-eastern-conference.html Los Angeles - Eastern Conference team capsules:Atlanta Hawks Last season: 47-35, lost to Cleveland in conference semifinals Coach: Mike Woodson (6th season)... US,Sports Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:58:44 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291590,preview-capsules-eastern-conference.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291589,preview-plenty-of-new-star-power-among-top-three-teams.html Los Angeles - During the off-season, the Eastern Conference's top three teams added stars they believe will help them return to the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who reached the 2007 Finals, traded for superstar centre Shaquille O'Neal. The Bo... US,Sports Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:52:43 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291589,preview-plenty-of-new-star-power-among-top-three-teams.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291588,preview-capsules-western-conference.html Los Angeles - Preview capsules for Western Conference:San Antonio Spurs Last season: 54-28, lost to Dallas in first round Coach: Gregg Popovich (14th season with San Antonio)... US,Sports Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:40:40 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291588,preview-capsules-western-conference.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291587,preview-despite-off-season-moves-by-others-lakers-still-wests-best.html Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have what it takes to repeat as NBA champions. Some Western Conference foes feel the same way. Led by superstar Kobe Bryant, Spanish star Pau Gasol and record-setting coach Phil Jackson, the Lakers wo... US,Sports Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:34:47 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/291587,preview-despite-off-season-moves-by-others-lakers-still-wests-best.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/290082,us-forward-davies-doubtful-for-world-cup-over-car-crash-injuries.html Washington - United States forward Charlie Davies is doubtful for the 2010 World Cup after suffering fractures and a ruptured bladder in a car accident on Tuesday. Davies was hospitalised and underwent surgery on the bladder and broken bones in his l... US,Sports Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:28:44 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/290082,us-forward-davies-doubtful-for-world-cup-over-car-crash-injuries.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/289559,williams-must-wait-weeks-to-hear-her-fate.html Beijing - The head of the WTA said Saturday that it would take weeks for Serena Williams to learn whether she would be banned from one or more future Grand Slams after exploding in anger last month at the US Open. It is under investigation and ongoi... US,Sports Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:52:49 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/289559,williams-must-wait-weeks-to-hear-her-fate.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/289008,managers-poll-picks-lakers-to-defend-championship.html Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James will again take home the important hardware for the 2009-10 season, if a survey of NBA general managers proves accurate. The Lakers, who defeated the Orlando Magic fo... US,Sports Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:17:07 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/289008,managers-poll-picks-lakers-to-defend-championship.html http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/288918,williams-seizes-number-one-ranking-back-from-safina--update.html Beijing - Serena Williams moves back atop top WTA ranking thanks to Tuesday's 6-3, 6-2 defeat of Russian Ekaterina Makarova in the second round of the China Open. The door was opened for the American - under a possible Grand Slam suspension cloud aft... US,Sports Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:05:23 GMT http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/288918,williams-seizes-number-one-ranking-back-from-safina--update.html