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2 sentenced to prison in NBA betting scandal

Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league.

Wolves shore up lean point-guard status

Sebastian Telfair

By signing Sebastian Telfair to a multi-year deal, the Wolves retained the point guard Kevin McHale wanted.

Breakdown on the Telfair deal

Sebastian Telfair

A look at the three-year, $7.5 million deal that Sebastian Telfair agreed to with the Wolves.

James likely to miss exhibition against Canada

U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday's exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday.

Warriors re-sign Ellis to multiyear deal

The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the explosive guard to a multiyear contract Thursday.