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Trail Blazers lose Matthews for remainder of NBA season
Portland (AFP) - Wesley Matthews, who has helped the Portland Trail Blazers become a title threat, will miss the remainder of the NBA season with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, the team announced Friday.
Student wins $10k shooting-contest bet with Bulls' Butler
You know how you can tell Jimmy Butler's got a monster payday coming this summer? He's already putting stacks on shooting contests.
Two cheerleading squads brawl at basketball tournament
The cheerleading squads from Albany State and Tuskegee were sent home in disgrace after brawling during a basketball tournament.
Westbrook rises to NBA record with Jordan
Oklahoma's Russell Westbrook has scored his fourth consecutive triple-double - including a career-high 49 points - in a tough NBA win over Philadelphia.
Harden-less Rockets grounded by Hawks late rally
Atlanta (AFP) - Rallying from a 15-point deficit in the final 10 minutes, the Atlanta Hawks beat Houston 104-96, retaining the NBA's best record with their fifth victory in a row.
LeBron bounces back, Irving returns in Cavaliers' win
Cleveland (AFP) - LeBron James bounced back from a sub-par NBA effort and Kyrie Irving returned after a two-game absence as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 110-79.
MJ officially a billionaire - but not for the reason you think
The NBA legend's wealth has finally tipped over into 10 figures - and it seems that he has a very unlikely man to thank.
NBA scoring leader Harden hit with one-game ban
New York (AFP) - The National Basketball Association suspended Houston Rockets star forward James Harden for kicking Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the groin, the league said.
Wollongong NBL club in financial strife
The owner of NBL club the Wollongong Hawks says the club's future looks bleak if they can't find more sponsors after going into voluntary administration.
Rockets surprise Cavaliers in overtime
Houston (AFP) - James Harden finished with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the Houston Rockets edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-103 in overtime.
Women athletes have more concussions than men, new study shows
By Steve Ginsburg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Olympic figure skating champion Sarah Hughes vividly recalls falling on her head in practice and suffering her first concussion.
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LeBron not happy unis chasing 10yo son
NBA star LeBron James isn't impressed his 10-year-old son, who has already shown he's a basketball talent, is being targetted by university recruiters.
Bulls' Rose to undergo knee surgery
(Reuters) - Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus is his right knee, the National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday.
The 2011 NBA Most Valu...
Abdul-Jabbar spreads wide wings as Renaissance Man
By Larry Fine
(Reuters) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar proved to be an ultimate winner during his Hall of Fame career but for the NBA's all-time leading scorer, missing out on a chance to be a h...
Philippine team sacks US import for Pacquiao insult
Manila (AFP) - Philippine basketball authorities have sacked and fined an American import for ridiculing national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's quest to become a professional basketballer.
Conley, Memphis Grizzlies hold off LA Clippers
Los Angeles (AFP) - Mike Conley had a crucial steal in the final seconds then sank two free throws with 1.5 seconds left on the clock as Memphis edged the Los Angeles Clippers 90-87.
Cavaliers crush Knicks in NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Indian Pacers were among the key winners in the NBA.
Depleted Oklahoma City Thunder down Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte (AFP) - Oklahoma City shook off the absence of injured NBA Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant to defeat Charlotte 110-103.
Raptors blow out Hawks 105-80 in NBA
Toronto has thrashed Atlanta at home in a battle of two favourites for the NBA championship.
Warriors deal Spurs second straight NBA defeat
Oakland (United States) (AFP) - The Golden State Warriors burnished their NBA-leading record, roughing up defending champions San Antonio 110-99.