NEW YORK — It might not happen this weekend, but NBA players and owners said they are working to get there soon enough that the season can start on time.
“All I’ll say is there was a sense of urgency in the room today,” NBA deputy commissioner Adam Silver said after the sides met for more than four hours Friday. “I think the sense today from both sides is we really need to push this weekend. Time is of the essence.”
All-stars LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant joined the players association executive committee for what president Derek Fisher called an “engaging” meeting.
Afterward, commissioner David Stern indicated the union will OK the owners’ plan for enhanced revenue sharing. However, the salary cap structure remains an obstacle, as does the division of revenues.
Players and owners will return this morning and are committed to talking through the weekend, knowing additional cancellations are likely necessary next week if they’re not close to a deal.
Baylor hospitalized after fainting
MILWAUKEE — Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach Don Baylor was taken to a local hospital after fainting in the lunchroom of the visiting clubhouse at Miller Park.
Baylor, a former manager of the Rockies, felt lightheaded and fainted as he rose from a chair. An EKG showed no abnormalities, Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said, and more tests were planned.
• A Delaware judge presiding over the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bankruptcy issued an order scheduling an Oct. 31 hearing that could determine the fate of the team and said he expects baseball commissioner Bud Selig and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt to testify under oath.
• Florida prosecutors formally charged former World Series MVP Manny Ramirez with domestic violence. He is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 14.
Footnotes.
Marcus Matthews caught a deflected pass from Riley Nelson in the end zone with 11 seconds to play to cap a 96-yard drive that gave BYU a 27-24 victory over Utah State in Provo, Utah.
• Kevin Na (63) and Charlie Wi (66) joined first- round leader Jhonattan Vegas (67) at 12-under-par 130 to share the lead after 36 holes of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
• Corey Pavin shot a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over Nick Price, Gary Hallberg, Kenny Perry and defending champion Russ Cochran after the first round of the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.
• Tommy Fleetwood shot a 9-under 63 and Michael Hoey fired a 66 for a 132 total and share of the second-round lead at the Dunhill Links Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland.
• Edmonton Oilers defenseman Taylor Fedun broke his right leg when he crashed into the end boards during an exhibition game at Minnesota.
• Defending champion South Africa defeated Samoa 13-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Matt Hagan (funny car), Antron Brown (top fuel), Mike Edwards (pro stock) and Eddie Krawiec (pro stock motorcycle) were the provisional top qualifiers for Sunday’s Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals in Mohnton, Pa.
