Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction

Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's conviction in a 2013 murder can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge E. Susan Garsh said a legal doctrine that calls for vacating convictions when a defendant dies before an appeal can be heard was binding precedent. She said she was compelled to follow it.

Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series

Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series

James Harden scored 28 points, Eric Gordon added 22 and the Houston Rockets rebounded from consecutive losses to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-104 on Sunday night and tie the Western Conference semifinal at 2-2. The Rockets never trailed and used hot 3-point shooting to pull away in the third quarter. Game 5 is Tuesday night in San Antonio. Jonathon Simmons had 17 points for the Spurs, and...

Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang

Records: Aaron Hernandez was member of Bloods street gang

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a member of the Bloods street gang and was once disciplined for having gang paraphernalia, according to newly released documents related to the investigation into his prison suicide.

Spurs guard Tony Parker out for rest of playoffs with quad injury

Spurs guard Tony Parker out for rest of playoffs with quad injury

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker will miss the rest of the playoffs after rupturing the quadriceps tendon in his left leg in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. Parker will need season-ending surgery, meaning the Spurs will have to go through the rest of the postseason without their veteran floor leader. He was injured with 8:34 to play in Wednesday...

Spurs rebound to beat Rockets 121-96, but lose Parker

Spurs rebound to beat Rockets 121-96, but lose Parker

Kawhi Leonard had 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the loss of Tony Parker to beat the Houston Rockets 121-96 on Wednesday night and even the Western Conference semifinals at one game apiece.

Rockets center Nene fined $15,000

Rockets center Nene fined $15,000

Houston Rockets center Nene has been fined $15,000 for escalating an altercation by pushing San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon above the shoulders, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Gonzalez grand slam sends Astros past Rangers 8-7

Gonzalez grand slam sends Astros past Rangers 8-7

No lead appears safe against the Houston Astros this season. Houston rallied from a 5-0 deficit for the third time this season as Marwin Gonzalez hit two home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that rallied the Astros over the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Tuesday night.

Rockets' 22 3-pointers dismantle Spurs, 126-99 in Game 1

Rockets' 22 3-pointers dismantle Spurs, 126-99 in Game 1

Trevor Ariza scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets stormed past San Antonio 126-99 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Spurs' worst loss in a series opener under Gregg Popovich.

Rockets owner Leslie Alexander fined $100,000

Rockets owner Leslie Alexander fined $100,000

Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has been fined $100,000 for confronting a referee during live game action, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, NBA League Operations.