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Not all sportsmen appear to have the savvy to use Twitter to ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

(AFP) - Not all sportsmen appear to have the savvy to use Twitter to their advantage. Nate Robinson of the NBA's Knicks, pictured here in action in October 2009, didn't do his reputation any favors when he was pulled over in a traffic stop, and joked and complained about it via Twitter while waiting in his car. Photo:Chris Trotman/AFP

Shaquille O'Neal (left), pictured in May 2006 when he played ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:20:00 GMT

(AFP) - Shaquille O'Neal (left), pictured in May 2006 when he played with the Miami Heat. O'Neal has returned to practice with the Cleveland Cavs and hopes he can play in their clash at Detroit on Wednesday. Photo:Doug Benc/AFP

San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan reacts to a call during the fourth ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Antonio Spurs Tim Duncan reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden (R) looks to score against ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden (R) looks to score against the defense of Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (L) during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden slams the ball against ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden slams the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose shoots against the Portland ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless (C) shoots as Chicago ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless (C) shoots as Chicago Bulls Brad Miller (L) and Derrick Rose (1) defend during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden (52) and Martell Webster reach ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden (52) and Martell Webster reach for a rebound against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls guard Jannero Pargo (2) defends against Portland ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls guard Jannero Pargo (2) defends against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless (L) during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

The New York Knicks' David Lee (centre) shoots against the Boston ...

(AFP) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:53:00 GMT

(AFP) - The New York Knicks' David Lee (centre) shoots against the Boston Celtics on November 22 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Kevin Garnett's jump shot at the buzzer lifted Boston to a 107-105 overtime victory over the Knicks on Sunday. Photo:Nathaniel S. Butler/AFP

Toronto Raptors Jose Calderon (R) talks to head coach Jay Triano ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors Jose Calderon (R) talks to head coach Jay Triano during a break in play against the Orlando Magic in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, centre, ditches the ball while ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:31:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Orlando Magic's Vince Carter, centre, ditches the ball while surrounded by Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan, right, and Chris Bosh in the second half of NBA action in Toronto Sunday, November 22, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard is guarded by Toronto Raptors ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard is guarded by Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic Vince Carter (C) puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic Vince Carter (C) puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh (4) and Hedo Turkoglu during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic Vince Carter puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic Vince Carter puts up a shot over Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter (R) and Toronto Raptors' Chris ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic's Vince Carter (R) and Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh speak in a break in play during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter goes to the basket against Toronto ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic's Vince Carter goes to the basket against Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh and DeMar DeRozan (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (R) goes to the basket against ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (R) goes to the basket against Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (R) is guarded by Orlando Magic's ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (R) is guarded by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Orlando Magic's Vince Carter speaks with Toronto Raptors head ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Orlando Magic's Vince Carter speaks with Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano (R) during a break in play in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (L) protests being called for ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (L) protests being called for a technical foul in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (R) has his shot blocked by ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:06:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (R) has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson is defended by Denver Nuggets ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin in the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

City of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper sips a beer in his courtside ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - City of Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper sips a beer in his courtside seat while watching the Chicago Bulls play the Denver Nuggets in their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (L) gets around Chicago ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (L) gets around Chicago Bulls center Brad Miller in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (L) is defended by Denver ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (L) is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Arron Affalo in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (L) pulls down a rebound past ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah (L) pulls down a rebound past Denver Nuggets forward Nene of Brazil in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Denver November 21, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (R) drives by Atlanta Hawks ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza (R) drives by Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (L) and is fouled by Hawks forward Marvin Williams (not seen) in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An Atlanta Hawks fan holds a sign during a game between the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An Atlanta Hawks fan holds a sign during a game between the Hawks and the Houston Rockets in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. The Hawks won the game 105 to 103, making it their seventh straight win. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry (14) tries to regain control ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry (14) tries to regain control of the basket after the shot was rejected by Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Atlanta Hawks forwards Josh Smith (5) and Marvin Williams (24) ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks forwards Josh Smith (5) and Marvin Williams (24) celebrate after a last second tip in basket by Smith gave the Hawks a win over the Houston Rockets in the second half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES)

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, right, rebounds the ball ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:16:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh, right, rebounds the ball past Miami Heats' Joel Angthony, left, during first half NBA action on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in Toronto. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (R) shoots over Miami Heat's Joel ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh (R) shoots over Miami Heat's Joel Anthony during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat Dwyane Wade goes to the basket against Toronto Raptors ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Miami Heat Dwyane Wade goes to the basket against Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu (L) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh goes to the basket against Miami ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh goes to the basket against Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (C) and Jermaine O'Neal (R) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors Jarrett Jack (C) celebrates after hitting a ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors Jarrett Jack (C) celebrates after hitting a three pointer late in the game with team mates Andrea Bargnani (L), Chris Bosh, and Jose Calderon (R) against the Miami Heat during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh celebrates scoring against the Miami ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors Chris Bosh celebrates scoring against the Miami Heat during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (R) drives to the basket past ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (R) drives to the basket past Houston Rockets center David Anderson (L) and guard Shane Battier (C) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Houston Rockets guard Shane Battier (31) shoots over Atlanta ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Rockets guard Shane Battier (31) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford (11) shoots over Houston ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford (11) shoots over Houston Rockets' Chase Budinger (10) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes (44) drives to the basket ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes (44) drives to the basket for two points as Atlanta Hawks forwards Josh Smith (5) and Marvin Williams (24) look on during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) drives and shoots ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) drives and shoots past Houston Rockets forward Carl Landry (14) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Georgia November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu passes the ball over Miami Heat ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors Hedo Turkoglu passes the ball over Miami Heat Michael Beasley during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson goes up for a slam dunk against ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors' Amir Johnson goes up for a slam dunk against the Miami Heat during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Miami Heat Dwyane Wade is guarded by Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Miami Heat Dwyane Wade is guarded by Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan (R) during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)

Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan (L) slam dunks past Miami Heat ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan (L) slam dunks past Miami Heat James Jones during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Toronto, November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA SPORT BASKETBALL)