Veteran power forward, who signed with the club as a free agent Friday, has six points, four rebounds and blocks two shots in 20 minutes on the court. He had last played in December with a Chinese team.

Reporting from Cleveland -- Power forward Kenyon Martin played in his first game with the Clippers on Wednesday night and his presence was felt right away.

Vinny Del Negro says Clippers don't play like pros in their first game since injury to Chauncey Billups.

Reporting from Cleveland -- Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro called his team out, ripped them, using words like "professionalism" and saying they didn't play like "pros."

The backup guard is unhappy he has not gotten a contract extension. It's the wrong way to act for a player who is signed through next season.

From Cleveland -- What a bummer.

The two-time Eclipse Award winner has racked up impressive numbers in his career, including wins in each leg of the Triple Crown. With only a dozen more, he'll have 5,000 victories and become the 25th rider to reach that plateau.

Jockey Mike Smith is in the legacy-building stage of his career. That comes after bug boy, journeyman and star.

The golfer is playing the tournament, which begins Thursday, for the first time in 10 years

Reporting from Pebble Beach -- Some things are familiar. The waves crashing against the rocks, sending ocean spray into the air. The sun putting finishing touches of color on the greens. And, for at least this one day, the wind deciding to be silent before it turns mischievous once play starts.

Henry and Susan Samueli and city leaders take part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $20-million upgrade of the venue that they hope will pull the team south if it can't get an arena built in Sacramento.

Honda Center owners Henry and Susan Samueli were joined by Anaheim city leaders Wednesday in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $20-million project described as the most extensive upgrade in the venue's history.