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76ers top Celtics to force Game 7 in East semis
In the most unpredictable of playoff series, Rajon Rondo was the one consistent playmaker for Boston. Until Game 6. Rondo had his quietest game of the ...
Astrodome spared? Group suggests overhaul, reuse
The Astrodome, a now-empty showplace that has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, should be turned into a multipurpose ...
Haslem suspended for Game 6 of Heat-Pacers
Udonis Haslem insists he meant no harm. The NBA deemed otherwise, and the Miami Heat will be without one of their co-captains when they try to close ...
Archery hits pop culture's bull's eye with movie
Two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols' eyes light up with she talks about her sport finally climbing out of the shadows. "The Hunger Games" has shined ...
James and Wade lead Heat past Pacers, 115-83
Dwyane Wade was bleeding after taking a smack in the head from Tyler Hansbrough, who became the target of a retaliatory shot from Udonis Haslem a few ...
James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers
Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for Miami. Not after the Heat left the Pacers beat up and banged up.
Granger out of Pacers-Heat game with ankle injury
Indiana forward Danny Granger left the Pacers' Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night early in the second half with ...
Warriors unveil plans to move to San Francisco
Sitting along the shore and staring at one of the world's most majestic metropolitan views, Joe Lacob leaned over to hear fellow Golden State Warriors ...
8 hurt in Oklahoma City shooting after NBA playoff
Oklahoma City police say a fight and shooting that wounded eight people — one critically — was not related to the Oklahoma City Thunder-Los Angeles ...
Lakers will debate overhaul after playoff exit
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol spent the final minutes of the Los Angeles Lakers' final game arguing in Oklahoma City, disagreeing on the best way to run ...
Warriors to unveil plans to move to San Francisco
The Golden State Warriors are ready to announce what many have long suspected: The franchise wants to move back to San Francisco. The NBA team, ...
Thunder top Lakers 106-90 to reach West finals
Ramon Sessions did the best he could to keep Russell Westbrook from making a high-flying dunk that would energize the Oklahoma City Thunder. No matter
Spurs flirting with history on 18-game streak
Eighteen wins in a row, and eight more victories to go. That says it all about how the San Antonio Spurs are steamrolling through these playoffs at ...
Thunder surge past Lakers 106-90 to win West semis
With the Oklahoma City Thunder just starting to come to life, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant didn't need to take a break. They will have enough ...
Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers
They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars.
Column: Same skills, new mindset for LeBron?
Spectacular as it seemed, it was nothing we haven't seen from LeBron James before. Maybe that's the funny thing about all the hoopla over James' ...
Irving, Lin among players to train vs US Olympians
Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and Knicks star Jeremy Lin are among 13 NBA players chosen to scrimmage against the U.S. men's Olympic ...
Magic fire coach Stan Van Gundy; GM also gone
For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the ...
LeBron, Heat rest up for Game 5 with Pacers
On the plane ride home from Indiana, Miami guard Dwyane Wade was watching a LeBron James highlight tape. It was otherwise known as Game 4 of the ...
Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series
The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series. Tim Duncan scored 21 ...
James, Wade combine for 70 as Heat win Game 4
The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing. With 18,000 towel-waving fans roaring like the engines ...
Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75
Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship.
Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead
Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly ...
Spurs beat Clippers 96-86 to take 3-0 series lead
Nothing was going to rattle the calm, cool and collected Spurs. Not even a 24-point deficit. Tim Duncan scored 19 points, helping engineer a defining ...
Pacers guard sorry for "choke" at LeBron
Pacers reserve guard Lance Stephenson apologized for making a choking gesture toward LeBron James. The NBA's MVP wasn't so forgiving. In fact, he ...