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Durant carries U.S. into semis at Worlds

Istanbul, Turkey (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kevin Durant poured in 33 points, helping the United Stated grind out an 89-79 victory over Russia in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Russell Westbrook was a spark off the bench

NBA opens office in Moscow

Moscow, Russia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Basketball Association has opened a new office in Moscow, as announced by deputy commissioner and COO Adam Silver on Thursday. Moscow joins the ever-expanding international umbrella ho

2010 World Basketball Championship update - September 9th

(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - QUARTERFINALS Russia vs. USA, 11 a.m. Lithuania vs. Argentina, 2 p.m.

Report: Lakers' Barnes arrested

Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has reportedly been arrested for a domestic violence charge and obstructing the use of a telephone line. According to the Sacramento Bee, Barnes was booked into Sa

Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Curran says deputies arrested Barnes after responding to what was terme

Turkey and Serbia move into semifinals at Worlds

Istanbul, Turkey (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ersan Ilyasova poured in 19 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead Turkey to a comfortable 95-68 win over Slovenia in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Turkey will meet Serbia,

Warriors sign swingman Carney

Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Golden State Warriors have signed guard/forward Rodney Carney, the team announced Wednesday. No terms of the deal were disclosed. The 26-year-old Carney played in 68 games for Philadelphia

Serbia knocks Spain out of Worlds

Istanbul, Turkey (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milos Teodosic drilled a long three- pointer with 3.1 seconds remaining to lift Serbia to a 92-89 victory over Spain in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Spain trailed throu

2010 World Basketball Championship update - September 8th

(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - QUARTERFINALS Spain vs. Serbia, 11 a.m. Slovenia vs. Turkey, 2 p.m.

Nets waive F May

New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on forward Sean May less than a month after signing him. May had signed with New Jersey on August 9 and suffered a stress fracture in his left foot las