National Basketball Association
NHL lockout hits 100th day with no end in sight
Dec 24, 2012 13:29 EST
National Hockey League players and club owners reached the 100th day of the league's shutdown over money issues Monday with no talks planned and shrinking hope to salvage even a shortened season.
Clippers rout Suns and stretch win streak to 13
Dec 23, 2012 23:11 EST
Blake Griffin scored 23 points and Jamal Crawford added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers stretched their team-record NBA win streak to 13 games by routing the Phoenix Suns 103-77.
Thumb injury sidelines Williams for Jazz
Dec 23, 2012 19:51 EST
Utah Jazz starting point guard Mo Williams has been sidelined indefinitely because of an injured right thumb, the NBA club announced on Sunday.
Nash's triumphant return brings hope for Lakers
Dec 23, 2012 16:52 EST
Steve Nash made a triumphant NBA return for the Los Angeles Lakers and now the perennial contenders hope they can finally live up to pre-season expectations as a championship threat.
Shooting hoops at Senegal's Seeds Academy
Dec 23, 2012 02:17 EST
In Senegal, a basketball academy has been fighting for 10 years to provide an education for youngsters passionate about the sport.
Canadian guard Nash returns to Lakers' lineup
Dec 22, 2012 23:47 EST
Steve Nash, who missed 24 games after suffering a small fracture in his lower left leg, returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA team's game at Golden State.
Shooting hoops at Senegal's Seeds Academy
Dec 22, 2012 23:01 EST
In Senegal, a basketball academy has been fighting for 10 years to provide an education for youngsters passionate about the sport.
LeBron leads Miami Heat over Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 2012 22:28 EST
LeBron James scored 30 points and Dwyane Wade added 21 to power the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat to a 105-89 victory over the Utah Jazz.
NBA Kings suspend Cousins indefinitely
Dec 22, 2012 18:26 EST
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was suspended indefinitely by the NBA club on Saturday for unprofessional behavior and conduct detrimental to the team.
Britain's Deng powers Bulls over Knicks
Dec 21, 2012 22:55 EST
Britain's Luol Deng scored 29 points and grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds while Italy's Marco Belinelli added 22 points to spark the Chicago Bulls to a 110-106 NBA victory Friday over the New York Knicks.
Minnesota snap Thunder's 12-game win streak
Dec 20, 2012 23:30 EST
Kevin Love scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Minnesota over Oklahoma City 99-93 on Thursday, snapping the Thunder's team-record 12-game NBA win streak.
T-wolves drop Howard after knee injury revealed
Dec 20, 2012 18:51 EST
Minnesota swingman Josh Howard, injured last week in a victory over New Orleans, was waived by the Timberwolves on Thursday after an MRI exam revealed a season-ending right knee injury.
Games wiped out through January 14 by lockout
Dec 20, 2012 17:11 EST
The National Hockey League wiped out two more weeks of scheduled regular-season games on Thursday due to the ongoing lockout in a money dispute with players, having now lost 625 games through January 14.
Thunder stretch win streak to 12 by downing Hawks
Dec 19, 2012 22:34 EST
Kevin Durant scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder stretched its NBA win streak to 12 games by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 100-92.
Anthony returns to power Knicks over Nets
Dec 19, 2012 22:13 EST
Carmelo Anthony returned from a two-game absence with a sprained left ankle by scoring 31 points to power the New York Knicks over the Brooklyn Nets 100-86 in an matchup of NBA rivals.
Krzyzewski, Auriemma share Coach of Year award
Dec 19, 2012 15:36 EST
Mike Krzyzewski and Geno Auriemma, who guided their squads to gold medals at the London Olympics, were named co-winners on Wednesday of the USA Basketball Coach of the Year award.
Heat use strong fourth to beat 'Wolves
Dec 19, 2012 00:09 EST
Miami blew open a close contest with a 17-6 run in the fourth quarter as they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-92 behind a 24-point performance from Dwyane Wade.
Hot-blooded US athletes like their arsenals
Dec 18, 2012 23:59 EST
US athletes were quick to denounce the Connecticut school massacre, but a string of shootings involving star players indicates that many are avid gun owners who pack their heat wherever they go.
Lin powers Rockets past Knicks
Dec 18, 2012 03:37 EST
Jeremy Lin put together another signature performance at Madison Square Garden as the Houston Rockets defeated his former team, the Knicks, 109-96 in his first game back in New York.
Lin returns to New York to inspire Rockets win
Dec 17, 2012 22:47 EST
Rockets guard Jeremy Lin finished with 22 points and eight assists as Houston beat the New York Knicks 109-96, handing his former team their first home loss of the season.
