ERST LESEN! » State 56-36 behind Dai Thomas 17 points

LeBron James will not travel to Memphis for Clevelands only appearance there this season and hes offering no apologies for it.Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue left behind James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love for Wednesdays rematch of the home-and-home series against the Grizzlies.Irving was fighting tired legs in the Cavs win Saturday, so Lue elected to give him a full week off between games. James and Love will also stay home to rest, severely crippling the roster of the defending champions lone trip to Memphis.My coach wants me to rest, I dont buck my coach. Thats what he wants and thats what were gonna do, James said after the Cavs beat the Grizzlies 103-86 on Tuesday in Cleveland. Ive been in this league 14 years. I shouldnt have to explain me sitting out a game or not playing games.Ive played in every arena, including Seattle thats no longer here. Its not like its my first year. Ive got 14 years. Ive paid my dues and more than a lot of guys in this league. But Ill ride with my coach.With all three stars sitting, Lue said he would start DeAndre Liggins, Iman Shumpert and James Jones alongside regular starters J.R. Smith and Tristan Thompson. Lue couldve broken up the rest and sat James or Love for the home game and played one of them on the road, but instead decided to push all in to give the Cavs the best possible chance to win at least one of these two games.Were home to play in front of our fans. With two of the Big Three I know we can win that game, Lue said. It will be hard to go down and travel, and to ask one person to try to carry the team, especially the way our offense runs.The Grizzlies wont complain about the lack of stars on the other side. They rested All-Star center Marc Gasol, the reigning Western Conference player of the week, for similar reasons during Tuesdays loss, which ended their six-game winning streak. Gasol is expected to play Wednesday.This was kind of marked on the calendar for a while, Grizzlies coach David Fizdale said. We knew this stretch was coming with this back-to-back and we were going to have to make some decisions.The Grizzlies will likely be without rookie center Deyonta Davis, who injured his left foot Tuesday and did not return. Fizdale said he doesnt believe the injury is serious, but Davis will likely miss some time as a result.The decisions by both franchises to rest their stars will exacerbate the league-wide debate about how teams are handling back-to-back scenarios. The league is working proactively to eliminate as many as possible, but for now, teams continue to respond the way the Cavs and Grizzlies did this week. Lue said he expects those who are playing to compete.This is where guys get a chance to get some extended minutes and see how they really are, he said. If they can crack the rotation or, if we need them, can they play? For me its just giving other guys opportunities.Air Force 1 Sp Outlet . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. Air Force 1 Mid Utility . MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also will attend the session, which was announced Monday. The league has discussed placing its next two expansion teams in Miami and Atlanta. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/scontate-air-force-1-sp.html . Dallas hasnt ruled out the star quarterback for Sunday nights game against Philadelphia, but all signs point to Romos back injury pushing Kyle Orton into the starting role after two years of limited play as the backup. Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006. Air Force 1 Alte Marble Pack . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Air Force 1 Doernbecher . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well.LOS ANGELES -- Victoria Vivians scored 19 points and Morgan William had 18 to lead No. 5 Mississippi State to a 76-72 victory over Southern California in the championship game of the Women of Troy Classic on Sunday.Breanna Richardson added 17 points for the Bulldogs, who are 12-0 for the third time in school history. Vivians, William and Richardson combined to shoot 17 for 38.Sadie Edwards scored 24 points and Kristen Simon had 15 for the Trojans (8-2), who snapped a six-game winning streak.After trailing most of the game, the Bulldogs extended their lead to 75-70 on Williams three-point play with 1:26 to play. Courtney Jacos 3-point attempt with 2 seconds remaining hit off the rim and Mississippi State held on to win.Simon scored 11 points in the first half and USC shot 42.3 percent to take a 33-29 lead at the break. Mississippi State outrebounded USC 19-13 in the opening half but shot under 40 percent and committed 13 turnovers.In tthe tournaments consolation game, SMU defeated Grambling State 56-36 behind Dai Thomas 17 points.dddddddddddd.BIG PICTUREMississippi State: The Bulldogs completed a nine-game road trip that covered six states and 17,190 miles in 24 days. MSU returns to Starkville and will play five of the next seven games at home.USC: After a strong showing in nonconference play, with one more game to go, USC will begin its Pac-12 schedule Dec. 30 with an improved offensive attack that is averaging 11.1 more points per game than last seasons squad that finished 6-12 in conference.UP NEXTMississippi State: Host Alabama State on Tuesday and then complete its nonconference action against Northwestern State on Dec. 28 before opening its SEC schedule against LSU on New Years Day.USC: At Big West opponent UC Irvine on Wednesday. ' ' '