New York ? Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended for the remainder of the season Wednesday by NBA commissioner David Stern, who said guns in the workplace “will not be tolerated.”

Stern delivered the punishment after meeting with Arenas earlier in the day, turning his indefinite suspension into a suspension without pay.

Both players have admitted bringing guns into the Washington Wizards’ locker room, a violation of the collective bargaining agreement, following a dispute on a team flight. Stern said the players expressed remorse, but added, “nevertheless, there is no justification for their conduct.”

BASEBALL

Dawson to enter as Expo

Chicago — Andre Dawson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Montreal Expo, despite his preference to go in as a Chicago Cub.

The hall announced its decision Wednesday. Dawson told WMVP-AM in Chicago that he thought hall officials would discuss the issue with him in detail before the decision was made.

“I’m disappointed,” Dawson told the ESPN Radio affiliate. “I can proudly say that because Chicago was my preference.”

Street, Rockies finalize deal

Denver — Closer Huston Street and the Colorado Rockies finalized a $22.5 million, three-year contract on Wednesday, a deal that could be worth $31 million over four season.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Coach gets Final Four trip

Olathe — A Kansas high school basketball coach whose blindfolded half-court shot became an Internet sensation will be going to the Final Four after all. Former Kansas University basketball walk-on Joel Branstrom says he can’t disclose where the tickets are coming from. But he said Wednesday he’s been told he and his family will get tickets, lodging and transportation to Indianapolis for the games in April.

Branstrom, a former Kansas University walk-on, went along with what was supposed to be a prank last week during a pep rally at Olathe Northwest High School, where he also teaches biology.

Students who set up the prank and promised the basketball tickets were shocked when he made the blindfolded shot — especially since they didn’t have any tickets.

TENNIS

Serena reaches final

Melbourne, Australia — Serena Williams advanced to her fifth Australian Open final today after beating China’s Li Na, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (1), her 50th match win at Melbourne Park. Justine Henin defeated China’s Zheng Jie, 6-1, 6-0, in the other semifinal.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Tech: Lawsuit threatened

Lubbock, Texas — A memo written by a Texas Tech attorney says the father of injured receiver Adam James threatened to sue the university if it didn’t investigate then-coach Mike Leach. The Tuesday memo says the threat came during a Dec. 20 exchange with James’ father, ESPN sports analyst Craig James.