Mizzou making noise on the trail

Traditional powers Texas and Kansas aren't putting together the top classes in the Big 12 in 2010, writes Reggie Rankin.

Music ideas for everyone on your list

Finding the right musical gift for everyone on your shopping list isn't easy, so Paul Shirley is here to match those diverse personalities with the albums they need.

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Ten Drops of NBA Knowledge

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.

Power Rankings: Lakers reclaim top spot

In Marc Stein's Week 4 Power Rankings, the Los Angeles Lakers reclaim the top spot.

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Hornets Upset Hawks, 96-88

Daren Collison records his first NBA double-double, 22 points and 11 assists

Collison's first double-double helps resurgent Hornets to victory

Rookie Darren Collison had 22 points and 11 assists for his first career double-double, and the New Orleans Hornets won their third straight while snapping the Atlanta Hawks' seven-game winning streak, 96-88 on Saturday night.

Bibby sprains ankle vs. Hornets

Atlanta Hawks starting guard Mike Bibby sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the Hawks' game in New Orleans on Saturday night.

Smith scores winner with 0.7 seconds left as Hawks maintain NBA's best record

Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.

Hawks-Hornets Preview

Hawks-Hornets Preview

McGrady wants to play; Rockets say no

Tracy McGrady says he is ready to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.

...L) ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 18: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks against the Miami Heat at Philips Arena on November 18, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (C) SAN...

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks and Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers battle for the ball during the NBA...

...L) ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16: Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates after a play against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 16, 2009 at Philips Arena...