Two co-defendants of Tim Donaghy were sentenced Thursday, and legal experts said their sentences indicated that Donaghy was likely to face a stiff punishment.

How much Candace Parker was merely standing up to Plenette Pierson of the Detroit Shock on Tuesday night or was an actual provocateur will never be known.

The W.N.B.A. suspended the Detroit assistant Rick Mahorn and 10 players for their roles in an on-court skirmish between the Shock and the Los Angeles Sparks.

Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for the Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the path of the many international stars who have signed with N.B.A. teams.

With a $500 million renovation of Madison Square Garden planned, the Knicks are preparing an application to host the All-Star Game at the earliest possible date.