Clemens defends truth in taped McNamee call and Hall of Fame doubt
The Associated Press reports Roger Clemens faced reporters amid Mitchell Report allegations. Trainer Brian McNamee's 17 minute call included pleas for Clemens to tell the truth and avoid jail. Clemens vows to testify to Congress while denying steroid use and pursuing defamation suits. Teammates Pettitte Knoblauch and Radozinski are to testify. Emery cites McNamee Jr's celiac disease as claim of misuse of a sick child in publicity.
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Hall of Fame suspense as Gossage bids for Cooperstown
Goose Gossage awaits the Hall of Fame vote results as Baseball Writers' Association ballots are tallied. With 388 votes last year, he trailed Cal Ripken Jr and Tony Gwynn, while Mark McGwire faced scrutiny amid steroid and perjury charges. Tim Raines and David Justice lead 11 first time candidates, and Rickey Henderson enters the ballot for 2009.
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Cavaliers inch toward .500 as LeBron leads charge
LeBron James fuels a five of six run for the Cavaliers, who sit 500 for the first time since 9-9. Cleveland has won three straight and eyes winnable road games in Atlanta and Memphis, while Ilgauskas notes they’re headed in the right direction and defense has improved to allow 87.7 points per game over six.
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Cavaliers rely on Jones as he fuels comeback win in Toronto
Damon Jones returned from a seven game absence to spark Cleveland past the Toronto Raptors 93-90. He hit two threes, added two assists, and earned more playing time, while coach Mike Brown weighs future minutes as Seattle visits tonight. LeBron James scored 24 in the fourth, boosting the Cavs to a team record fourth-quarter output. Durant minds Seattle matchup, Durant's rookie season noted.
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Suns Rout Nuggets as Division Leaders Clash
Phoenix star Shawn Marion scored a season high 27 with six blocks and five 3s in a 137-115 win over Denver. Marcus Banks hit seven threes for 23 points, matching a Suns career high, as Phoenix buried 20 3-pointers to tie a franchise record and trail by as much as 25 points. Mallon added 14 rebounds on efficient 11-for-15 shooting.
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Denver and Phoenix Battle In High Scoring Clash
Denver 115 Phoenix 135 in a lively game with standout totals for Hill Diaz Diawara and Carter. Stoudamire Nash and Banks led Phoenix while Anthony Carter and Camby anchored Denver in front of 18,422 fans.
Indiana Pacers edge LA Lakers in high-scoring clash
Indiana totals 96 points with Granger, Dunleavy and Murphy high scorers. Lakers sink 112 as Walton leads with 26 points and strong bench contributions. Rebounds favor Indiana 66 to 52. fouls and turnovers show balanced play in late Sunday action.
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Butler extends win streak with 66 55 win over Loyola Chicago
Butler Bulldogs senior Matt Howard scored 19 points and sparked a decisive run as No. 16 Butler stretched its winning streak to six with a 66-55 victory over Loyola of Chicago. Mike Green added 15 points for Butler. In another game, Wis.-Milwaukee defeated Youngstown State 61-30 behind Paige Paulsen's 16 points.
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