MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves were in the market for a capable perimeter shooter, ideally a veteran with experience in coach Rick Adelmans system to help balance a frontcourt-heavy roster. Nike Free 3.0 V3. The Houston Rockets could be looking for something much, much bigger. The teams made a move to address both needs on Tuesday, just two days before the NBA draft: The Timberwolves acquired swingman Chase Budinger from the Rockets in exchange for the 18th overall pick in the draft.
LONDON -- Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season: ------ Up: Signs professional contract with Manchester United in 1993 and helps team win Premier League-FA Cup double in 1996. Nike Free 3.0 V2 Laufschuhe Weiß Schwarz. United wins league title again a year later. Down: Gets red card for kicking Diego Simeone in Englands second-round match against Argentina at 1998 World Cup in France.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The brains behind two of the last three World Series titles plan to stick together for at least another four seasons. Nike Free 3.0 V4 Laufschuhe Lila Grau. The San Francisco Giants extended the contracts of general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy through the 2016 season Thursday night, bringing even more stability to a franchise that has counted on continuity during its recent run of success.