Ron Artest was sentenced Thursday to 20 days in jail, 100 hours of community service, anger-management and fathering courses and three years' probation.

Golden State's Jason Richardson was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for improper interaction with a fan during a playoff game in Dallas.

Oklahoma State junior guard JamesOn Curry had quite an anxious Thursday afternoon after the NBA draft early-entry list did not include his name.

The NCAA men's basketball rules committee approved a measure Thursday that will move the line back one foot, to 20 feet, 9 inches.

College basketball players might want to start working on longer shots.

Notre Dame's Mike Brey, the Big East coach of the year, signed a two-year contract extension Thursday to remain with the Irish through the 2012-13 season.

Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino signed a three-year contract extension Thursday that will keep him with the Cardinals through 2013.

The Magic's team president says there are no guarantees Brian Hill will return as coach.

Bulls forward Luol Deng was awarded the NBA Sportsmanship Award for 2006-07, the league announced Thursday.

Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino signed a three-year contract extension Thursday that will keep him with the Cardinals through 2013.

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Michael Finley set a San Antonio playoff record with eight 3-pointers Wednesday night and the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 93-78 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Michael Finley set a San Antonio playoff record with eight 3-pointers Wednesday night and the Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 93-78 victory over the Denver Nuggets.