Funeral held for Wizards owner Pollin

Abe Pollin is being remembered as a great friend and sports fan.

Abe Pollin dies at age 85

Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin has died at age 85

Senator asks adidas to reverse move

The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia.

Will Monarchs move nearby or fold?

With the Monarchs out of Sacramento, the WNBA hopes to find a new home for the franchise in the Bay Area.

Williams seeing his role grow

Shelden Williams has developed into a key role player for the Celtics.

Running on sports-hate empty

After watching the Lakers, Yankees and Colts over the past year, Bill Simmons doesn't have any sports hate left.

'Sesame Street' tradition of athletics

"Sesame Street" is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so Page 2 runs down the many athletes to appear on the show.

Scenes from a book tour

Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 1: Nancy Lieberman-Cline, head coach of the Detriot Shock, during a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics on August 1, 2000 at Verizon Center in Washington DC

Lieberman introduced by D-League

The first woman to play pro basketball with guys is also the first hired to coach them.

Lieberman to coach in D-League

The incoming NBA Development League franchise in suburban Dallas has made a bold choice for its first head coach: Nancy Lieberman.

Nash's sixth 20-assist game guides Suns past Warriors

Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener.

Winters shines on field, not court

Portland's Keelin Winters is an elite athlete. After all, that's what happens when your father is a former NBA player and coach. But the surprise is that Keelin took to the field and not the court.

Relocation has reason to succeed

With an established base of women's college fans, a proven coach in Nolan Richardson and the fan-friendly ways of the WNBA, Detroit's move to Tulsa has every reason to succeed.

Stern hopes regular refs ready to work

David Stern is pleased with the performance of his replacement referees, though hoping his regular staff is ready to come back to work.