http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 28 Aug 2008 7:39:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34587/us-tops-china-in-hoops-opener.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe United States opened its campaign for Olympic basketball redemption today with a 101-70 rout of host China that had even the home crowd oohing and aahing. And fans including President Bush got what they came to see."I had five dunks in one game. That's because of the crowd. Last time I had five dunks in a game I was like 17," said Team USA's Kobe Bryant.http://www.newser.com/story/34587/us-tops-china-in-hoops-opener.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 10 Aug 2008 14:02:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33696/ron-artest-going-to-houston-rockets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe Houston Rockets have made a deal to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, reports the Houston Chronicle . The gifted but hot-tempered forward is expected to give the Rockets a big boost toward chances at a title shot.  The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and one other player, expected to be rookie forward Donte Greene.http://www.newser.com/story/33696/ron-artest-going-to-houston-rockets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 30 Jul 2008 1:45:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33651/donaghy-gets-15-months-in-gambling-rap.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTim Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison today for his role in the NBA gambling scandal, the Sporting News reports, a step down from the 27-33 months recommended by federal guidelines. Donaghy’s lawyers argued that the disgraced referee—who admitted to betting on games he officiated in pleading guilty to wire fraud and other charges—couldn’t help committing those crimes, because he was a compulsive gambler.http://www.newser.com/story/33651/donaghy-gets-15-months-in-gambling-rap.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 29 Jul 2008 11:34:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32224/ariz-coach-swears-off-1-year-wonders.html?refid=rss_all_defaultLute Olson is sick of an NBA rule that results in top basketball prospects spending just one year in college, the Los Angeles Times reports, and says he'll no longer recruit such players for his University of Arizona program. Olson, who's seen the rule cost Arizona two top players this spring alone, calls it a "farce" and say he'll push for changes.http://www.newser.com/story/32224/ariz-coach-swears-off-1-year-wonders.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 11 Jul 2008 11:13:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32133/prospects-european-exile-ruffles-feathers.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe decision by a top high school basketball prospect to ditch his commitment to college and play professionally in Europe—thus thumbing his nose at the NBA, which bars players under 19—has observers up in arms, the Wall Street Journal 's Daily Fix blog notes. Camps appear split into those ripping the NBA's age rule and those criticizing Brandon Jennings for a selfish, youthful misstep.http://www.newser.com/story/32133/prospects-european-exile-ruffles-feathers.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 10 Jul 2008 13:58:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31521/southbound-sonics-settle-with-seattle.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe Seattle Supersonics have reached a last-minute deal with their hometown that will let the team move to Oklahoma City for the start of the next NBA season, reports the Seattle Times . The agreement, made just hours before a judge was to rule on a lawsuit over the team's arena lease, will give the city $45 million now and $30 million more if it has no new NBA team within five years.http://www.newser.com/story/31521/southbound-sonics-settle-with-seattle.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 03 Jul 2008 2:50:30 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31352/lebrons-in-a-new-york-or-new-jersey-state-of-mind.html?refid=rss_all_defaultLeBron James knows how much Knicks fans would love to see him suit up in Madison Square Garden come 2010 or 2011, but the Cleveland star isn't committing to anything yet, writes ESPN. What he is saying might have New York coach Mike D'Antoni worried, though: LeBron's favorite borough is Brooklyn, possible future home of the Nets.http://www.newser.com/story/31352/lebrons-in-a-new-york-or-new-jersey-state-of-mind.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 01 Jul 2008 6:30:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31049/gunnin-sure-to-score-with-hoop-fans.html?refid=rss_all_defaultGunnin’ for That #1 Spot, the second documentary from Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, is no Hoop Dreams , but critics predict a slam-dunk with roundball and hip-hop aficionados. The film follows eight high school phenoms through a high-profile Harlem pick-up game and “offers a snapshot of the kind of top players who one day hope to have a shoe named after them,” writes Variety’s Ronnie Scheib.http://www.newser.com/story/31049/gunnin-sure-to-score-with-hoop-fans.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 27 Jun 2008 10:39:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31064/last-thing-bulls-should-give-rose-is-time.html?refid=rss_all_defaultChicago Bulls GM John Paxson said after last night's NBA draft that he thinks the team should give Derrick Rose some time to settle in, but he seems to be the only person who thinks so, writes Jay Mariotti of the Chicago Sun-Times . The No. 1 draft pick says he wants to focus on "being a point guard and coming in and starting."http://www.newser.com/story/31064/last-thing-bulls-should-give-rose-is-time.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 27 Jun 2008 7:49:17 CDT