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A Filipino Embrace
By RAPHAEL BARTHOLOMEW

AdidasGilbert Arenas recently spent three days in the Philippines promoting his new line of sneakers.
For N.B.A. players like Gilbert Arenas, who are making their first visit to the Philippines, the adoration of fans here can be both flattering and startling.
A Recruit Flees to Italy, Possibly Setting a Trend
By PETE THAMEL
Brandon Jennings, the former high school star turned basketball trailblazer, has become the first American player to turn pro in Europe straight from high school.
With Gallinari Sidelined, the Knicks’ Future Will Have to Wait
By HOWARD BECK
Danilo Gallinari, a multiskilled forward the Knicks selected in the June draft, scored 14 points in his summer league debut on Monday, then landed on the disabled list.
Liberty 77, Sun 71
Sun Loses 4th Straight Game as Willis Scores 18 for Liberty
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lisa Willis scored a career-high 18 points to help the Liberty beat the slumping Connecticut Sun Tuesday night.

Knicks Like What They’ve Seen of Their Top Pick
By HOWARD BECK
Danilo Gallinari scored 14 points in his N.B.A. Summer League debut Monday, and showed that he is a work in progress.
N.B.A. Says Second Referee Is Not Involved
By HOWARD BECK
The N.B.A. has dismissed a published report that loosely implied that a second referee might have been involved in a gambling scheme.
Mind and Body Lighter, a Knick Is Optimistic
By HOWARD BECK
The optimism of the Knicks is drawing the veterans to the summer league, where Mike D’Antoni hopes to meet with everyone over the next week.
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After Wretched Start, Atlanta Dream Still Believes
By MIKE TIERNEY
The Atlanta Dream had gone 0-17 in a summer of bummers. But spirits were never broken for this W.N.B.A. expansion franchise.
Liberty 74, Shock 64
Liberty Rallies for Fourth Consecutive Victory at Home
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shameka Christon scored 19 points, Loree Moore and Janel McCarville added 13 each to beat the first-place Detroit Shock on Saturday night.
Summer League Kicks Off With Marbury at Practice
By HOWARD BECK
Stephon Marbury joined the Knicks’ summer-league team for its first practice Friday, as the franchise took its first awkward steps toward the future.
Augustin Makes Impression
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Larry Brown, the Charlotte Bobcats’ new coach, has a lot to say about D.J. Augustin, the team’s rookie point guard.

Warren J. Ferguson, 87, Federal Judge, Is Dead
By BRUCE WEBER
Mr. Ferguson’s rulings cleared the way for college undergraduates to jump to the National Basketball Association and for movie lovers to record television movies and other programs and watch them at home.
Warriors Fortify Offense With Maggette
Knicks Introduce Their Newest Guard
Duhon May Hasten Marbury’s Exit
Prosecution Plays Down Cooperation of Donaghy
76ers Sign Brand in a Push Toward Becoming a Top Team in the East
Silver Stars 83, Liberty 79: Hammon Helps Lead Silver Stars Past Liberty
Top Recruit Weighs the Benefits of a Trip of Europe
Prosecutors Trying to Block Effort in Donaghy Sentencing
For an Army General, a New Rebuilding Effort
W.N.B.A. Notebook: Tamika Catchings Getting Better, Minute by Minute
Seattle Hopes Team Is in Its Future
Krzyzewski and U.S. Have Gold as Only Aim
Liberty 93, Mercury 83: Christon’s 25 Points Lead Liberty
Duhon Is Added, Signaling End for Marbury
Deal Allows the Sonics to Leave Seattle for Oklahoma City
Lawyer Seeks Testimony About Donaghy’s Cooperation
Duhon, Free From Bulls, Visits the Knicks
Davis’s Move to Clippers Gives the League a Jolt
Liberty 89, Sparks 78: Christon Scores 28 and Liberty Rallies Late
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AUDIO & PHOTOS: Ford Is Eager to Return to Detroit
The W.N.B.A. power forward talks about playing in Europe, her goals for the season and coming back from knee surgery.

SLIDE SHOW: The Isiah Thomas Era Ends
The New York Knicks have fired Isiah Thomas as head coach of the N.B.A. team, club president Donnie Walsh announced on Friday.
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With Yi Jianlian, the Nets Hope to Go Global
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The Nets invited a billion Chinese to stream a news conference Wednesday on njnets.com and to communicate with the newly acquired forward, Yi Jianlian.
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O. J. Mayo offers insight, not opinion, into the game, the business and the culture of basketball.

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The Elite 24 High School game at Rucker Park two years ago, featuring Michael Beasley, Jerryd Bayless and Kevin Love, became the basis for a documentary, “Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot.”
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