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Sonics case proves cities are suckers for sports franchises

Two years ago, Washington, D.C., couldn't find the cash to run an adequate bus service, but the city council was still willing to burden taxpayers with upward of $600 million to build a new baseball stadium for the Nationals. Fresh in the council's mind, no doubt, was the way a rundown corner of the city fairly bloomed after Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin plunked down $200 million - of his own money, it should be noted - to erect a new arena for his NBA team.
It's time to move on

If anyone should be angry about Clay Bennett's finagling, about Greg Nickels' indecision and about the Seattle SuperSonics leaving on a jet plane, it's Rob Ridnour. It's Bill Olden.
• Sonics say goodbye to Seattle
• Seattle must overcome obstacles to land another NBA team
Seattle must overcome obstacles to land another NBA team

Well, now what?
Oklahoma City looks forward to team's arrival

OKLAHOMA CITY - James Onstott sat at a downtown restaurant, dialing numbers on his cell phone, determined to be one of the first to buy season tickets for a relocated NBA franchise.
Seattle, Sonics to learn judge’s decision today

Jubilation, anger or perhaps just a shoulder shrug.
The Associated Press

SEATTLE - Top Seattle draft pick Russell Westbrook and forward Jeff Green head the SuperSonics' roster for the Orlando Pro Summer League from Monday through July 11.
Seattle, Sonics to learn judge's decision today

Jubilation, anger or perhaps just a shoulder shrug.
NBA notes: Portland reaches deal with guard from Spain

PORTLAND - The Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement to sign Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez.
WNBA: Taurasi helps Phoenix send lowly Atlanta to 0-16

ATLANTA - Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury used a strong second quarter to beat the winless Atlanta Dream 97-79 on Tuesday night.
NBA hires Ronald Johnson to oversee refs

NEW YORK — The NBA hired Army Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson on Tuesday as senior vice president of referee operations, a newly created position to help strengthen the league’s officiating programs following the Tim Donaghy scandal.
Fan's death sparks investigation

BOSTON - Authorities are investigating the death of a man taken into police custody after the Celtics' NBA Finals win earlier this month, police said.
IU president says Sampson hiring risky

IU president: Sampson shouldn't have been hired
Draft rules don’t make sense

Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo led the "one-and-done" parade in last week’s NBA draft, which included a record 10 freshmen in the first round. Brandon Jennings wasn’t able to join them, but only because high school seniors weren’t eligible.
NBA’s free-agent pool not terribly deep

DALLAS — At 11:01 p.m. CDT on Monday, the NBA’s free-agent period will open, and the Mavericks will start courting players who no longer have a job.
Fans come first: Storm build identity as Seattle's team

SEATTLE - Precisely 45 minutes before tipoff of a recent Seattle Storm game, 7-year-old Brynne Condon of Everett stood courtside at KeyArena, watching her favorite Storm player, Sue Bird.
• Photo Gallery: Seattle Storm: Fans Come First