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Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft Reuters - 37 mins ago
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, … More »Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft
(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron …
NBA-Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft Reuters - 44 mins ago
May 21 (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, … More »NBA-Cavs win right to first pick in NBA Draft
May 21 (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of …
Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime Reuters - 2 hrs 1 min ago
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on … More »Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime
(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last …
NBA-Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime Reuters - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
May 21 (Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals … More »NBA-Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime
May 21 (Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in …
NBA play-offs semifinal result Reuters - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
May 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between San Antonio and Memphis on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 OT T SAN ANTONIO 15 31 30 9 8 93 Memphis 13 18 33 21 4 89 (San Antonio lead the best-of-seven series by … More »NBA play-offs semifinal result
May 22 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs Semifinal match between San Antonio and Memphis on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 OT T SAN ANTONIO 15 31 30 9 8 93 Memphis 13 18 33 21 4 89 (San Antonio lead the best-of-seven series by 2-0)
Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte … More »Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname
(Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season, Bobcats owner Michael …
NBA-Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname Reuters - 7 hrs ago
May 21 (Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name … More »NBA-Charlotte franchise wants to bring back Hornets nickname
May 21 (Reuters) - The Charlotte Bobcats want to take a step back in time and restore an old nickname to the city. The National Basketball Association (NBA) team will ask the league's board of governors in July to approve changing the franchise's name to Charlotte Hornets effective with the 2014-15 season, Bobcats owner …
Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro Reuters - 9 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the … More »Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. …
NBA-Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro Reuters - 9 hrs ago
May 21 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with … More »NBA-Clippers cut ties with head coach Del Negro
May 21 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to part ways with head coach Vinny Del Negro, announcing on Tuesday they will not offer him a new contract to lead the National Basketball Association team. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record with the Clippers in three seasons, guiding them to the playoffs in 2012 …
Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message … More »Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …
NBA-Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013
May 19 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a … More »NBA-Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies
May 19 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …
NBA-Pacers beat Knicks to join Heat in Eastern Finals Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013
May 18 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers will meet the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Finals after they closed out their semi-final series against the New York Knicks in six games with a 106-99 victory on Saturday. The … More »NBA-Pacers beat Knicks to join Heat in Eastern Finals
May 18 (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers will meet the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference Finals after they closed out their semi-final series against the New York Knicks in six games with a 106-99 victory on Saturday. The Pacers thrilled their home crowd with the win to take the seven game …
NBA play-offs 2nd round result Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round match between Indiana and NY Knicks on Saturday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T INDIANA 29 26 26 25 106 NY Knicks 27 20 34 18 99 (Indiana win the best-of-seven series by 4-2) More »NBA play-offs 2nd round result
May 19 (Infostrada Sports) - Result from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round match between Indiana and NY Knicks on Saturday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T INDIANA 29 26 26 25 106 NY Knicks 27 20 34 18 99 (Indiana win the best-of-seven series by 4-2)
Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) - The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the California team to local investors after the National Basketball Association denied a proposal to move the team to Seattle, … More »Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to sell team to local investors
By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) - The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the California team to local investors after the National Basketball Association denied a proposal to move the team to Seattle, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said on Friday. The deal by an investor …
Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded … More »Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana focused on stopping Anthony, a potent second option could …
NBA-Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded … More »NBA-Knicks seek productive sidekick for high-scoring Anthony
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana focused on stopping Anthony, a potent second option …
Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on … More »Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors
(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series …
NBA-Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
May 16 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory … More »NBA-Spurs to tackle Grizzlies after overcoming Warriors
May 16 (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven …
NBA play-offs 2nd round results Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T Indiana 15 19 23 18 75 NY KNICKS 19 21 27 18 85 (Indiana lead the best-of-seven series by 3-2) 1 2 3 4 T San Antonio 21 26 19 28 94 GOLDEN … More »NBA play-offs 2nd round results
May 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA Play-offs 2nd Round games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 T Indiana 15 19 23 18 75 NY KNICKS 19 21 27 18 85 (Indiana lead the best-of-seven series by 3-2) 1 2 3 4 T San Antonio 21 26 19 28 94 GOLDEN STATE 19 21 19 23 82 (San Antonio win the best-of-seven series by …
NBA-Knicks avoid elimination with win over Pacers Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
(Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks came alive in front of their home crowd and avoided elimination by beating the Pacers 85-75 on Thursday, sending their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series back … More »NBA-Knicks avoid elimination with win over Pacers
(Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - The New York Knicks came alive in front of their home crowd and avoided elimination by beating the Pacers 85-75 on Thursday, sending their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series back to Indiana for Game Six. Led by 28 points from league scoring champion …
Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series … More »Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance to the conference finals against the defending …
NBA-Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven … More »NBA-Pacers' Hill to miss playoff game versus New York with concussion
By Larry Fine NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance to the conference finals against the …
Thunder hope sting of early playoff exit leads to title Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
(Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder hope the pain of a disappointing end to what was shaping up as a phenomenal season proves a necessary step toward reaching their ultimate goal. With their title hopes dashed for at least another year after falling … More »Thunder hope sting of early playoff exit leads to title
(Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder hope the pain of a disappointing end to what was shaping up as a phenomenal season proves a necessary step toward reaching their ultimate goal. With their title hopes dashed for at least another year after falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, …
NBA-Thunder hope sting of early playoff exit leads to title Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
May 16 (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder hope the pain of a disappointing end to what was shaping up as a phenomenal season proves a necessary step toward reaching their ultimate goal. With their title hopes dashed for at least another year after … More »NBA-Thunder hope sting of early playoff exit leads to title
May 16 (Reuters) - The Oklahoma City Thunder hope the pain of a disappointing end to what was shaping up as a phenomenal season proves a necessary step toward reaching their ultimate goal. With their title hopes dashed for at least another year after falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semi-finals …
Heat beat brave Bulls to reach Eastern final Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat reached their third straight Eastern Conference final after a 94-91 win over Chicago on Wednesday secured a 4-1 series victory for the defending NBA champions. Miami will face the winners of the series between … More »Heat beat brave Bulls to reach Eastern final
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat reached their third straight Eastern Conference final after a 94-91 win over Chicago on Wednesday secured a 4-1 series victory for the defending NBA champions. Miami will face the winners of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Indiana currently lead …
NBA denies bid to move Sacramento Kings basketball team to Seattle Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
By Marice Richter and Suzanne Hurt DALLAS (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association denied a proposal on Wednesday to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle following months of bitter wrangling among potential suitors, and strongly urged the team's owners to negotiate with a group fighting to keep the team in Sacramento. …
NBA-Grizzlies strike down Thunder to reach first conference final Reuters - Thu, May 16, 2013
May 15 (Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies stunned Oklahoma City 88-84 on Wednesday to eliminate the Thunder from the NBA playoffs and reach their first Western Conference final. Memphis, who will face the winner of San Antonio and Golden State in the conference final, almost blew a 12-point lead with three minutes left but …
NBA-Heat beat brave Bulls to reach Eastern final Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
(Updates with quotes) By Simon Evans MIAMI, May 15 (Reuters) - The Miami Heat reached their third straight Eastern Conference final after a 94-91 win over Chicago on Wednesday secured a 4-1 series victory for the defending NBA champions. Miami will face the winners of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana …
Scandal-hit Rutgers names first female athletic director Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
By David Jones NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Rutgers University picked a woman to head its athletic programs on Wednesday, as New Jersey's largest public college looks to move on from a scandal that saw several top sports officials resign. Julie Hermann, 49, who was a senior executive atheletic director at the University …
Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops highest-paid U.S. athletes' list Reuters - Wed, May 15, 2013
NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters) - Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the highest-paid professional athlete in the United States with expected earnings of at least $90 million this year from just two bouts, according to Sports Illustrated magazine. The 36-year-old welterweight - considered the best defensive boxer of his …