Roko Ukic shines for Croatia

Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports: Roko Ukic, the 6-foot-5 point guard acquired by the Bucks in a trade with Toronto earlier this month, was named most valuable player of the Efes Pilsen World Cup after leading Croatia to the tournament title. Ukic had 21 points to pace Croatia to a 90-83 victory [...]

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Rudy Gay bulks up

Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports: Rudy Gay carries, by his estimation, about 15 pounds of added muscle. He’ll tell you his level of focus is immeasurable behind a strong showing during USA Basketball’s July minicamp. His desire to elevate the Grizzlies is off the charts with training camp less than a month [...]

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Nets giving away free jerseys

With the economy still struggling, many businesses need to seek new, innovative ways to attract attention and draw consumer dollars. Vincent M. Mallozzi of the New York Times reports:
Perhaps no other team has enhanced its marketing game the way the Nets have. They are offering ticket buyers free jerseys, complete with the names of their [...]

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Tweeting okay but not during games: NFL

Tweet away, boys. Just save it for before and after the games. The National Football League said on Monday it will allow players to use social media networks this season, but not during games.
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Gailey out as Chiefs’ co-ordinator

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie coach Todd Haley fired Chan Gailey as Kansas City’s offensive co-ordinator on Monday and assumed the role himself, 13 days ahead of the season opener at Baltimore.
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