...Optioned OF Shane Robinson to Memphis (PCL).BASKETBALLNational Basketball AssociationMINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES_Extended a qualifying offer to F Nicolas Batum.BOSTON CELTICS - Re-signed F Kevin Garnett, F Brandon Bass and C-F Chris Wilcox.

...when Rondo lost his cool with 41 seconds remaining - and may have cost himself a chance to play Game 2 Tuesday night.Brandon Bass was called for a foul on Smith tussling for a loose ball. Rondo screamed at official Marc Davis, who quickly called...

...Saturday in Miami to return to the NBA finals.Rajon Rondo had 21 points and 10 assists for Boston. Kevin Garnett and Brandon Bass each scored 12 points, but Paul Pierce had only nine on 4-of-18 shooting.MIAMI (98)James 19-26 5-9 45...

...Salim Stoudamire, g, Arizona. 32. L.A. Clippers (from Charlotte), Daniel Ewing, g, Duke. 33. New Orleans, Brandon Bass, f, LSU. 34. Utah, CJ Miles, g, Skyline HS, Dallas. 35. a-Portland, Ricky Sanchez, f, IMG Academy, Bradenton...

...Itasca College quarterback Brandon Bass tried to elude Central Lakes College...seconds left. Vikings quarterback Brandon Bass hit Jabari Williams for 16 yards...Chris Appicelli 26 pass from Brandon Bass (Josh Kolbas kick) Second overtime...

...rpg, 53.2 fg pct, 46.0 3-pt fg pct, 88.9 ft pct (1, 61). HONORABLE MENTION Eddie Basden, Charlotte; Brandon Bass, LSU; Turner Battle, Buffalo; Tim Begley, Pennsylvania; Mike Bell, Florida Atlantic. Josh Boone, Connecticut...

...rpg, 53.2 fg pct, 46.0 3-pt fg pct, 88.9 ft pct (1, 61). HONORABLE MENTION Eddie Basden, Charlotte; Brandon Bass, LSU; Turner Battle, Buffalo; Tim Begley, Pennsylvania; Mike Bell, Florida Atlantic. Josh Boone, Connecticut...

...Brian Colleary, athletic director. Named Paul Hightower interim athletic director. LSU--Announced sophomore F Brandon Bass will make himself available for the NBA draft. NOTRE DAME--Named Carrie Nixon women's swimming and diving coach...

...CELTICS-Suspended G Orien Greene indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS-Recalled F Brandon Bass from Tulsa of the NBA Development League. FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS-Re-signed LB Hannibal...