The Americans are good but certainly beatable, and their coach envisions a way it can happen. Mike Krzyzewski likes his players but realizes they have shortcomings - starting with the fact that they're kind of short.

First, Dwyane Wade blocked shots from elementary school kids. Then Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul swatted away questions about their NBA futures.

The Utah Jazz hope their latest trip to Denver is their last for a while.

The Denver Nuggets flew to Salt Lake City on Thursday without injured center Nene but relieved that their big man only has a hyperextended left knee and not a torn ACL as feared.

No more infighting and insults. The Denver Nuggets insist they're back to being buddies and are ready to salvage their season.

Fernando Torres scored twice Sunday and Liverpool boosted its chances of qualifying for the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland.