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Anderson to Test Draft

Thu Apr 3, 2008 5:41 PM EDT

California sophomore forward Ryan Anderson has decided to test his NBA value by declaring for the draft Thursday without signing with an agent.

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Nowitzki, Gasol, Arenas and Brand Return

Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:46 AM EDT

Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol were back on the court, testing their tender ankles in the tightly contested Western Conference playoff chase. Elton Brand made his return, too, long after the Clippers had been relegated to the role of spoiler.

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Cal Fires Basketball Coach Ben Braun

Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:09 PM EDT

California underachieved in the eyes of its players, its athletic director and its fans. The school fired basketball coach Ben Braun on Wednesday following another disappointing season in which the Golden Bears missed the NCAA tournament for the fourth time in five years.

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Knee Forces Webber's Retirement From NBA

Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:49 PM EDT

Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, bowing to a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors.

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Chris Webber Ends Comeback, Will Retire

Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT

Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA. Warriors spokesman Raymond Ridder said Webber will make the announcement at a news conference Wednesday. The news was first reported Tuesday by ESPN.com.

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Wiggins, GW Advance in NCAAW Tourney

Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:07 AM EDT

George Washington's frantic comeback finish proved to be only a warmup for one of the greatest performances in NCAA tournament history. Candice Wiggins did what she's done so often in her brilliant career at Stanford, stealing the show in her final performance at Maples Pavilion.

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Lawrence Beats Buzzer, Lifts GW Past Cal

Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:59 PM EDT

Sarah-Jo Lawrence got George Washington back into the regional semifinal just in the nick of time. Lawrence rebounded a missed shot by Kimberly Beck and beat the buzzer with a shot from the baseline to give sixth-seeded George Washington an improbable 55-53 comeback victory over No. 3 California on Monday night.

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UTEP Tops Western Kentucky in NCAA Debut

Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:36 AM EDT

Natasha Lacy already knows what it's like to play in the NCAA tournament. She made sure her UTEP teammates will get at least a second game in this March run.

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Cal Earns First Tourney Win in 15 Years

Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:27 PM EDT

Ashley Walker and her California teammates never felt so at home on their rival's home court. Walker dominated the inside with 21 points and 12 rebounds, Devanei Hampton scored 22 points and the third-seeded Golden Bears won their first NCAA tournament game in 15 years, 77-60 over San Diego on Saturday.

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Raiders Reach Deal With DeAngelo Hall

Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:34 PM EDT

The Raiders and DeAngelo Hall agreed to terms Thursday on a $70 million, seven-year contract that cleared the way for the former Pro Bowl cornerback to be dealt from Atlanta to Oakland.

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