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A reconfigured version, which resembles a street-style basketball game on trampolines, has the backing of the IMG firm and is ready to launch a league, with preview event set for L.A. in June

Former Compton player says promoter Guillory befriended him as he had NBA-bound former USC star, now facing allegations of NCAA violations. 'Watch the fast-talkers,' Maddox warns aspiring athletes.

Former major league pitcher, who pitched a no-hitter while high on LSD, is battling cirrhosis and is on a waiting list for a liver transplant.

Jamey Ker is following in his brothers' footsteps as a leader for the Vikings and a potential star for UCLA.

Galaxy Coach Ruud Gullit points to the shortcoming as a significant factor in club's loss to the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

League MVP vows to be ready for Game 5 against Utah on Wednesday at Staples Center, but the back spasms that hampered him Sunday could diminish his game again.

It's the story of his career: Bryant finishes a game any ordinary player would have left with a sore back, but his overtime performance draws criticism.

The agreement now goes to the USC finance committee, which will vote Wednesday on whether to give the school's final approval.

Guerrero's three-run home run helps Adenhart beat the White Sox, 10-7, for first major league win.

Colt had an auspicious U.S. debut Saturday, winning the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park by 53/4 lengths.

Doctors believe the 'grabbing' the second baseman felt was the tearing of scar tissue. There's no timetable for his return.

Texas high schooler does it all at track meet.

Organization says a report that the basketball player received thousands of dollars in cash and benefits was 'new to the NCAA' and will be reviewed in conjunction with school and Pac-10.

Times' motor racing beat reporter Jim Peltz responds to readers' questions about those topics as well as milk at the Indy 500.

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems and will affect about eight out of 10 people during their lifetimes.

Shortstop, who has missed the last five games because of lower back pain, is put on the 15-day disabled list and won't rejoin team before May 21.

He takes his latest hit, losing Brewers closer's job, and says he has no doubts about leaving Dodgers and his other choices.

A look at some key figures in the case of the former USC basketball star, who is the subject of a just-opened NCAA investigation.

Matt Garza pitches seven scoreless innings and Tampa Bay wins its fifth in a row.

Chicago's Carlos Zambrano wins his fifth straight decision in victory.

Five of the WNBA's 12 general managers choose the team to win their third championship. Majority also see Sparks' Lisa Leslie as MVP and Candace Parker as rookie of the year.

A vote by the university's finance committee to finalize the deal is expected Wednesday.

Cleveland ties the series at 2-2 with an 88-77 victory that drops Boston to 0-5 this postseason on the road.

Detroit defeats Dallas, 5-2, to take commanding lead in Western Conference finals.

Coach is dismissed after his club follows another outstanding regular season with yet another early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Indians second baseman's feat in the second game of a doubleheader against Toronto is only the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history

Brewers sluggers Braun hits two home runs for the second game in a row in the Brewers' 8-3 victory over the Cardinals.