Memphis sophomore forward Shawn Taggart probably endured maddening stretches this season when he wondered whether his animated coach, John Calipari, could stand him.

Coach Avery Johnson said he would work out Dirk Nowitzki when the team comes home Tuesday to see how close he is to returning from knee and ankle injuries.

Monta Ellis scored 30 points and Kelenna Azubuike hit two clutch shots down the stretch to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-104 on Sunday night.

The Aeros were one shootout goal away from third place Sunday, and center Serge Payer had a chance to get them there. No dice.

Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O’Neal says he will return to the court tonight after sitting out more than two months with a bone bruise on his left knee.

NFL owners unanimously approved Wayne Huizenga’s sale of 50 percent of the Miami Dolphins to Stephen Ross on Monday at the league meetings.

Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou was awarded the silver medal from the 100 meters at the 2001 world championships following Marion Jones’ doping admission.

Lindsay Davenport’s career comeback hit a bump Monday when she lost to Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Western Kentucky coach Darrin Horn is leaving for South Carolina after the Hilltoppers best finish in the NCAA tournament in 15 years.

Johan Santana and one big inning were all New York needed. Santana struck out eight in seven dominant innings in a 7-2 win at Florida, which helped the Mets to their collapse last fall.