After seeing a hand specialist Monday, C.J. Miles said he was planning to start practicing again next week, the final step in his return from left thumb surgery.   Full Story

Even if only one of them (Mehmet Okur) ever has attended a game, even if nobody admitted watching more than a few minutes of the action Sunday, the Jazz nevertheless expressed admiration Monday at Real Salt Lake's MLS Cup championship.   Full Story

Not that the Jazz needed any reminders, but the Oklahoma City Thunder offered a weeklong glimpse into their future potential at the Orlando, Fla., summer league in July.   Full Story