Stern blasts pair of former referees

A former federal prosecutor tapped to represent NBA referees in the league's review of its officiating counseled five referees interviewed by the FBI during the Tim Donaghy probe.

The five had no inkling that Donaghy was betting on games, lawyer Gregory T. Magarity said.

"They all knew him. They all reffed with him. But none of them knew anything about illegal gambling," Magarity said Thursday from his office in Philadelphia.

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Morris pleads guilty to reckless driving

New York Knicks center Randolph Morris pleaded guilty Friday to reckless driving and agreed to pay a $100 fine.

Morris, who was scheduled to appear in Fayette District Court for a preliminary hearing, didn't attend. His attorney, Jim Lowry, entered the guilty plea on his behalf and said the fine and court costs would be paid Friday. He declined to comment further.

The former University of Kentucky star was arrested Aug.

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Divers search river for Jameer Nelson's father

Divers resumed searching the Delaware River on Friday for the father of Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson.

Floyd "Pete" Nelson was reported missing from his job at a tugboat repair shop about noon Thursday.

Floyd Nelson was last seen near the water, and officials said it was feared that he had fallen into the river just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge.

Mayor Wendell Butler said the U.S.

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Rosen: Kobe shows heart for Team USA

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Kobe leads way with 27 points for U.S.

Kobe Bryant put up 27 points and Team USA stayed perfect at the FIBA Americas tournament with a 15-point win vs. Argentina.

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Kobe the take-charge player U.S. needs

Kobe Bryant just might be the most competitive player on Team USA. That's what Charley Rosen saw after the win over Argentina.

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Smack: Carmelo back in a big way

Picking up where Kobe left off, Carmelo Anthony had a monster stretch in the second quarter. Dime wasn't the only one impressed.

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