Jayson Williams, who at one point of his career was a star power forward and center with the New Jersey Nets, began the next chapter of his life on Tuesday. Unfortunately for Williams, this chapter will not be as glamorous as his life was when he was an NBA star. Williams just began the start of a five year prison sentence. The five year prison sentence stems from a 2002 shooting death that involved... 

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas plead guilty in court to the charge of owning and brandishing an illegal firearm. Arenas said it was all a joke that ended up going horribly wrong. The guilty plea to this charge for someone with a clean record like Arenas has carries a maximum prison sentence of up to five years. It looks like Arenas could be looking at a six month prison term as a part of... 

The wife of Houston Rockets star center Yao Ming is reportedly pregnant. Yao and his wife Ye Li have been married for over two years and are very excited about the chance to have their first child. Ye Li was also a basketball star on the Chinese national team and at six feet two inches, there is a good chance that the baby will be very tall as well given Yao’s stature as well. Yao sent out a... 

Brandon Jennings, the young, star point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who has been tearing up the league as an NBA rookie has now been fined by the National Basketball Association for a violation of their Twitter policy. Jennings tweeted too son after a game The fine Jennings received was similar to the one that former Bucks player and current Pistons forward Charlie Vilanueva got last season for using... 

Ron Artest drank cognac during halftime of Chicago Bulls games, the Lakers forward tells the Sporting News. According to Artest, “I used to drink Hennessy … at halftime. I (kept it) in my locker. I’d just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it.” A former teammate who commented anonymously thinks Artest is just telling tales. “That’s just Ron being... 

The brilliant career of Allen Iverson is coming to an end. The star guard was released from his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies November 16 last month after only 3 games. With no team Iverson, 34 years, said he plans  to retire.  “I would like to announce my intention to retire from the NBA,” Iverson said on the website of Stephen A. Smith, a journalist who followed the player during... 

Washington Wizards owner, Abe Pollin, passed away at his home in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Maryland yesterda, Washington Sports & Entertainment said in a statement. He was 85. Pollin, the NBA’s longest-tenured owner, suffered from a rare brain disorder that impairs movement and balance. He had heart bypass surgery in 2005. “With Abe Pollin’s passing, the NBA family has lost its... 

If  Cavaliers All-Star Lebron James really wants to be a multi-sport athlete, Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. “I think he should come on down,” Mangini said, smiling. “I know he’s pretty busy right now, but if he wants to give it a shot, the guy is gifted. He’s competitive and tough. I’m sure whatever he applied himself... 

Byron Scott, has been fired as the coach has of the New Orleans Hornets, according to media reports Friday. “Our expectations are high. Our sense of urgency is high. Our patience is low and we hope that translates into results quickly,” Hornets chief operating officer Hugh Weber said. The Hornets have been off to a slow start this season with a record of only  Many expected the team to... 

All star Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson has left the team to handle a “personal matter.” Iverson returned to his home in Atlanta late last week with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley ’s permission. “I expect him to come back,” Heisley said. “If he does retire, I’ll be tremendously disappointed. I feel bad because I don’t think that’s the way...