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Holdsclaw, Lyttle lead Atlanta past Mystics
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7.3.2009 : 11:14 pm
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ATLANTA -- Chamique Holdsclaw knows the condition of her right knee could make or break the Atlanta Dream's season.
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Young leads Silver Stars over Sky
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7.3.2009 : 11:02 pm
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SAN ANTONIO -- Sophia Young had 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in leading the San Antonio Silver Stars to an 85-72 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.
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WNBA Capsules
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7.3.2009 : 10:22 pm
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SAN ANTONIO -- Sophia Young had 19 points and eight rebounds in leading the San Antonio Silver Stars to an 85-72 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night.
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Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers
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7.3.2009 : 10:02 pm
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.
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Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers
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7.3.2009 : 9:47 pm
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LOS ANGELES -- Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.
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US into second round at U-19 basketball worlds
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7.3.2009 : 9:27 pm
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Ashton Gibbs scored 18 points to help the United States beat Egypt 112-55 on Saturday, completing a sweep of pool games at the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships.
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Phoenix police: Mercury's Taurasi cited for DUI
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7.3.2009 : 7:05 pm
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PHOENIX -- Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi said Friday that she's embarrassed after being cited for drunken driving a few hours after she helped lead her team to victory over the Seattle Storm.
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Gasol will play for Spain at Euro Championship
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7.3.2009 : 5:30 pm
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ALICANTE, Spain -- Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.
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Candace Parker to resume playing for LA Sparks
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7.3.2009 : 4:42 pm
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LOS ANGELES -- Candace Parker is returning to action for the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday when they host the Phoenix Mercury.
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Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract
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7.3.2009 : 1:34 pm
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BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday.
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Cooper high on versatility of Sparks' reserves
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7.3.2009 : 1:18 pm
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9, and is expected to be out until later this month. Parker, who gave birth to a daughter in May, began practicing with the team earlier this week, though there is no timetable for her season debut.
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Confident Shaq joins Cavs
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7.3.2009 : 3:59 am
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- His nickname hasn't arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place.
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Artest going to Lakers
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7.3.2009 : 2:51 am
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HOUSTON -- Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Sutton-Brown leads Fever past Connecticut
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7.2.2009 : 11:39 pm
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana held Connecticut to just 30 points and 34 percent shooting in the first half. Still, Fever coach Lin Dunn wasn't satisfied, urging her team to tighten its defense even more in the second.
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Christon's 25 points lead Liberty past Shock
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7.2.2009 : 11:27 pm
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NEW YORK -- The New York Liberty used the practice time since their last loss to regroup and fix their problems.
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Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza
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7.2.2009 : 11:08 pm
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HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.
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Monarchs snap six-game losing streak
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7.2.2009 : 11:03 pm
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Tough work on the glass and 21 points from Nicole Powell were just enough to end the Sacramento Monarchs' road woes.
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Walsh says he could give more than 1-year deal
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7.2.2009 : 7:04 pm
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NEW YORK -- Donnie Walsh says he will consider giving more than a one-year deal to a free agent, following a report that he plans to do that with Jason Kidd.
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Ben Gordon says Bulls never made offer
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7.2.2009 : 5:18 pm
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CHICAGO -- A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority.
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Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F Ariza
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7.2.2009 : 4:47 pm
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HOUSTON -- With question marks surrounding three of their top players, the Rockets met with Trevor Ariza on Thursday in hopes of bringing the Los Angeles Lakers forward to Houston, The Associated Press has learned.
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Obama: Kobe Bryant no match for Michael Jordan
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7.2.2009 : 1:08 pm
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WASHINGTON -- Sorry, Kobe.
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US opens with win at under-19 worlds
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7.2.2009 : 7:14 am
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- The United States started its bid for its first world junior title in 18 years with a 106-55 win over Iran on the opening day of the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships on Thursday.
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Thunder's Mullens overcomes tough times
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7.2.2009 : 3:37 am
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OKLAHOMA CITY -- B.J. Mullens has seen the worst and made the best of it.
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Mercury rally to beat Storm
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7.2.2009 : 12:13 am
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PHOENIX -- Cappie Pondexter had 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and Diana Taurasi added 22 points and blocked four shots to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 93-81 on Wednesday night.
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AP Source: Pistons land FAs Gordon and Villanueva
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7.2.2009 : 12:02 am
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason.
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Agent: Artest mulling options in free agency
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7.1.2009 : 11:44 pm
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HOUSTON -- If LeBron James or Kobe Bryant are looking for a little help, Ron Artest is taking calls.
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Former Bull sues former agent and manager
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7.1.2009 : 10:30 pm
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CHICAGO -- New York Knicks center Eddy Curry has filed a lawsuit against his former agent and business manager.
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Colorado Avs sign free agent Koci to contract
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7.1.2009 : 10:08 pm
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DENVER -- The Colorado Avalanche have signed free agent forward David Koci (COACH-ee) to a one-year contract.
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Dumars says he wants new coach by next Tuesday
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7.1.2009 : 7:44 pm
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons don't plan to wait long to name a replacement for fired coach Michael Curry.
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Ainge says Big 3 may play beyond current contracts
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7.1.2009 : 7:03 pm
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WALTHAM, Mass. -- The Big Three of the Boston Celtics very well could stick around beyond their current contracts with a changing cast of supporting players.
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Alston excited to return home, join Nets
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7.1.2009 : 6:43 pm
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Dressed in a polo shirt and jeans, Rafer Alston didn't mind that the receptionist at the New Jersey Nets' training facility didn't recognize him as one of the team's newest players.
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Shaq arrives in Cleveland
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7.1.2009 : 6:39 pm
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CLEVELAND -- Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home.
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NBA Free Agents
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7.1.2009 : 4:59 pm
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G Mike Bibby, G Thomas Gardner, F Othello Hunter, F Solomon Jones-r, G Flip Murray, C Zaza Pachulia, G Mario West-r, F Marvin Williams-r.
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Bryant decides not to opt out of contract
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7.1.2009 : 4:53 pm
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LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant insisted his contract status wouldn't be an issue, and he was right.
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Kroger Co. to sponsor Indiana Fever
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7.1.2009 : 4:34 pm
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Kroger Co. grocery giant has announced a five-year deal to be an official sponsor for the financially struggling Indiana Fever of the WNBA.
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Cuban 'really happy' about meeting with Kidd
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7.1.2009 : 4:26 pm
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DALLAS -- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban probably slept pretty soundly after his early morning meeting with Jason Kidd.
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Source: Pistons meet with Bulls' Ben Gordon
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7.1.2009 : 3:29 pm
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DETROIT -- Sharp-shooting Bulls guard Ben Gordon was in Michigan on Wednesday for talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team, The Associated Press has learned.
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Rookie Maynor signs two-year deal with Jazz
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7.1.2009 : 3:25 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY -- First-round draft pick Eric Maynor has officially signed with the Utah Jazz.
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Taco Bell is in, McDonald's is out as NBA sponsor
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7.1.2009 : 2:54 pm
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NEW YORK -- Taco Bell has replaced longtime sponsor McDonald's as the NBA's fast-food partner.
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Timberwolves waiting on Rubio
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6.29.2009 : 5:28 pm
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MINNEAPOLIS -- While NBA executives across the league try to pry Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio away from the Timberwolves, team president David Kahn is in no hurry to deal.
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Pistons draftee Daye grew up watching 'Bad Boys'
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6.29.2009 : 4:59 pm
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Austin Daye and DaJuan Summers grew up watching Detroit Pistons stars Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas on television.
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Johnson, Gibson know Bulls history
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6.29.2009 : 4:28 pm
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CHICAGO -- James Johnson played point guard in high school and he's aware that a legendary forward who helped the Chicago Bulls win six championships did the same thing.
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Bucks make offer to Sessions but not Villanueva
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6.29.2009 : 4:09 pm
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MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have made qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ramon Sessions and Ersan Ilyasova, but will not make an offer to Charlie Villanueva.
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Rockets enter partnership with D-League's Vipers
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6.29.2009 : 2:50 pm
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McALLEN, Texas -- The Houston Rockets are taking over basketball operations of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in what it says is the first partnership of its kind with an NBA Developmental League team.
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Nets pick up option on F Jarvis Hayes.
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6.29.2009 : 1:35 pm
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey Nets are picking up the $2.06 million contract option on forward Jarvis Hayes for next season.
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Pacers let G Daniels become free agent
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6.29.2009 : 1:31 pm
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option on guard Marquis Daniels.
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Ferdinand-Harris helps Sparks cruise past Storm
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6.29.2009 : 12:52 am
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LOS ANGELES -- Marie Ferdinand-Harris scored a season-high 15 points to lift the short-handed Sparks to an 82-55 victory against the Seattle Storm on Sunday night.
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Zellous scores 18 as Shock get Mahorn first win
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6.28.2009 : 10:51 pm
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Shavonte Zellous scored 18 points to lead the Detroit Shock to an 86-72 victory over the Sacramento Monarchs on Sunday night, giving Rick Mahorn his first win as a head coach.
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Sun add Latvia's Jekabsone-Zogota, waive Turner
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6.28.2009 : 7:10 pm
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Anete Jekabsone-Zogota has joined the Connecticut Sun after missing the first seven games while playing for Latvia in the European basketball championships.
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