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NBA Nets release Bosnian guard Planinic

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AFP - Zoran Planinic, a Bosnian guard who was a first-round pick in the 2003 National Basketball Association Draft, was released by the New Jersey Nets.

Texans No. 1 pick Williams set for debut

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AP - Mario Williams professes to not pay attention to the media hype surrounding him since the Houston Texans made him the first pick in the draft.

Beckham dropped from England team

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AP - England may never again rely on David Beckham's bending free kicks. Coach Steve McClaren on Friday left him off the squad that will face European champion Greece on Wednesday in an exhibition game.

Evernham boots driver Jeremy Mayfield

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AP - Jeremy Mayfield, the driver of the No. 19 Dodge for Evernham Motorsports, has been terminated, owner Ray Evernham said. "It was purely performance," Evernham said Friday. "The car and the team is not where it should be to represent sponsors. We're out of the top 35 in points now. We just haven't delivered as a group."

Nets, Robinson reach new deal

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AP - Clifford Robinson will play again for the New Jersey Nets. The troubled forward, suspended during last season's playoffs for violating the NBA's drug policy, has reached an agreement with the Nets and passed his physical, team president Rod Thorn said Friday.

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