Kings sign KU star Robinson to rookie contract
Sacramento Kings announce fifth overall pick Thomas Robinson has signed a rookie deal. Geoff Petrie confirmed the move two weeks after the draft. Robinson, a national finalist with Kansas, averaged 17.9 points and 11.8 rebounds in 31.8 minutes as a junior, led the nation with 27 double-doubles, and was Big 12 Player of the Year. Terms were not disclosed.
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Hinrich Set for Return to Bulls in Experience Upgrade
Veteran guard Kirk Hinrich agreed to return to the Chicago Bulls on a deal reportedly discussed by anonymous NBA sources. The 31-year-old guard, who spent seven seasons with Chicago before stints with Washington and Atlanta, would provide veteran point guard depth as Derrick Rose recovers from knee surgery. Chicago recently drafted Marquis Teague in the first round.
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Wade undergoes knee surgery ahead of Heat season
Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade had knee surgery on Monday at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables. The operation lasted about 20 minutes and Wade expects an eight week recovery, with therapy to start immediately and readiness for training camp. Wade withdrew from Olympic consideration after the procedure.
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Wiggins Dominates Tour de France Time Trial in Besancon
Bradley Wiggins wins the 25.8 mile time trial from Arc-et-Senans to Besancon, finishing 35 seconds ahead of Sky teammate Christopher Froome. Defending champ Cadel Evans drops to sixth as Wiggins widens his overall lead with Evans second and Froome third, while Vincenzo Nibali and others trail.
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Armstrong Loses Bid as He Sues USADA in Court
US District Judge Sam Sparks quickly dismisses Lance Armstrong’s 80 page suit aimed at blocking USADA from pursuing charges alleging widespread performance enhancing drug use during his Tour de France era. Armstong may refile while USADA case proceeds. potential lifetime ban looms if found guilty.
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