The fiancee of Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes says a domestic violence accusation against him is false, and he has never physically abused her or her family.

The NBA has opened an office in Russia, shortly after approving Mikhail Prokorov as owner of the New Jersey Nets.

Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey each hit a two-run homer and Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe also went yard as the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 7-3 Thursday night to pull within one game of the NL West-leading Padres.

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ryan Clady is set to start Sunday's opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Clady partially tore his patellar tendon in his left knee while playing basketball this offseason.Right tackle Ryan Harris, though is a question mark due to an ankle injury. He could be replaced by Zane Beadles at right tackle...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says the NCAA has talked to Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl and an assistant about possible violations in the program.