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Lakers fall to 0-2, Steve Nash hurt in 116-106 loss to Blazers

By Jim Peltz — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:15:00 PDT

Dwight Howard makes 15 of 19 free throws to lead the Lakers with 33 points and 14 rebounds. Nash has a bruised lower left leg.

Two losses in two games and Steve Nash is hurt. This is not how the Lakers wanted to start the regular season.

Report: Ex-pitcher Pascual Perez killed in robbery

Sports Xchange — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:11:00 PDT

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher Pascual Perez reportedly was killed during a robbery at his Dominican Republic home.

Miami Marlins name ex-Marlins catcher Mike Redmond manager

By Juan C. Rodriguez — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:23:00 PDT

Former Marlins catcher to will become 13th manager in franchise history

It's official. Mike Redmond will be the next Miami Marlins manager.

Bears defenders go back-to-back for NFC player of the month

By Brad Biggs, Tribune reporter — Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:23:00 PDT

Charles Tillman made it two-for-two for Chicago Bears cornerbacks when it comes to the monthly defensive award from the NFL.

Nets-Knicks opener postponed in storm aftermath

Sports Xchange — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:52:00 PDT

Thursday's game between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks has been postponed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Gibson takes Bulls' offer on contract extension

By K.C. Johnson , Chicago Tribune reporter — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:28:00 PDT

4th-year forward just beats deadline; accepts 4-year deal worth up to $38 million

When Taj Gibson entered the locker room before Wednesday's season opener, he glumly said he "highly doubted" he would change his mind and accept the Bulls' offer of a four-year contract extension.

Fire ousted from MLS playoffs

By Jack McCarthy, Special to the Tribune — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:45:00 PDT

Bruin scores twice in 2-1 knockout victory to lead Dynamo to Eastern Conference semis

It was an all too familiar story for the Fire on Wednesday night.

Reports: Harden, Rockets agree on $80 million deal

Sports Xchange — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:59:00 PDT

The Houston Rockets reportedly have agreed to terms with newly acquired guard James Harden on a five-year, $80 million contract extension.

NBA: Heat-Knicks to go on Friday as scheduled

By Ira Winderman — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:20:00 PDT

A season the opened amid the pyrotechnics and visceral emotion of Tuesday's victory over the Boston Celtics will continue for the Miami Heat with a second game played amid even more pronounced circumstances.

Bulls open with 93-87 victory over Kings

By K.C. Johnson , Chicago Tribune reporter — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:47:00 PDT

Like his unorthodox jumper, there's something indescribable about Joakim Noah.