Names in the game for September 8, 2005

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005 | 9:47 a.m.

Red Auerbach

Former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach has been hospitalized in Washington, the Boston Globe reported.

Celtics team spokesman Jeff Twiss told the Globe for a story today that Auerbach, who is also the Celtics team president, has been "in and out" of the hospital during the past month for tests and a successful operation. Auerbach was readmitted for an unspecified problem within the last 10 days, Twiss said.

The Globe did not report the name of the hospital where Auerbach was staying. Auerbach's family requested that no information be released about his condition.

Auerbach, who turns 88 on Sept. 20, has had recent health problems before his latest hospitalization.

Barret Robbins

A judge ordered former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins jailed for at least two weeks Wednesday because he possessed marijuana while awaiting trial on attempted murder charges stemming from a brawl with police officers.

Defense attorney Edward O'Donnell said Robbins, who has a history of mental illness, would get medication while jailed. He said his client has been doing well in treatment.

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Kevin Emas scheduled a hearing for Sept. 21 to see if Robbins could be treated elsewhere for his bipolar disorder.

Robbins was shot and seriously wounded by Miami Beach officers during the January fight. He was transferred to a Texas hospital in April after posting a $51,000 bond. He was arrested in San Antonio on Aug. 13 after a bicycle officer smelled marijuana in his car. He spent time in a Houston psychiatric hospital before coming to Miami for Wednesday's hearing.

Robbins has pleaded innocent to the attempted murder charges. He fought with several Miami Beach officers after they answered a burglary call in a building that housed a pub, gym and jewelry store. They shot him twice in the chest.

Damon Jones

Free agent point guard Damon Jones has reached agreement on a four-year, $16.1 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent Mark Termini said.

Jones, who spent last season with the Miami Heat, will be in Cleveland today to finalize the deal, Termini said.

A team spokesperson offered no comment on the expected signing.

-- Sun wire services