Plays in Garbage Time have some in NBA getting trashed Lance Stephenson insisted he meant no disrespect. The Toronto Raptors thought otherwise, then made their feelings quite clear. And the NBA got more Garbage Time drama. Often, Garbage Time — the final minutes of a blowout — is either forgettable, […]
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NBA sees promising numbers in 1st year of new TV deal In the first season of a massive new $24 billion television contract, the NBA saw its combined domestic ratings for all networks stay even when compared to last season. For Bill Koenig, the league's president of global media distribution, […]
Williams humbly passes Smith, joins elite coaching company Williams humbly passes Smith, joins elite coaching company:- Roy Williams was simply not having it. No matter how many NCAA championships the North Carolina coach wins, no matter what the record book says, Williams will never see himself as measuring up to […]
Staley says she would go to White House if invited NCAA women's basketball champion Dawn Staley says she would accept an invitation to the White House if offered. South Carolina's coach won her first title when the Gamecocks beat Mississippi State 67-55 on Sunday night. "I've got options now. Yeah, […]
Ring that Cowbell! Mississippi St shocks UConn in Final Four Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer last year was showing the movie "Miracle" to his players and hoping for one. Now, the Bulldogs are living one. A year after an embarrassing 60-point loss to mighty UConn in the Sweet 16, the […]
Clippers beat Wizards 133-124 in high-scoring shootout The Clippers cruised to a comfortable lead, and this time they didn't blow it. J.J. Redick scored a season-high 31 points and hit seven 3-pointers, helping Los Angeles beat the Washington Wizards 133-124 on Wednesday night. Redick returned from a sprained right ankle […]
DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row DeRozan scores 36, Raptors top Magic 131-112 for 6th in row:- DeMar DeRozan started his new work week the way he finished the old one, and the result was a sixth straight victory for the Toronto Raptors. DeRozan, selected […]
Collison leads Kings to 91-90 win over slumping Grizzlies Collison leads Kings to 91-90 win over slumping Grizzlies:- This was no feel-good road trip for the Memphis Grizzlies, who had another loss to contemplate on a long flight home. Darren Collison scored 23 points and made two crucial free throws […]
Blazers beat Lakers 97-81, tie Denver for final spot in West Blazers beat Lakers 97-81, tie Denver for final spot in West:- As their surprising turnaround rolls on, the Portland Trail Blazers are now tied for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Damian Lillard scored 22 points and […]
Aldridge's heart in rhythm, and so is his jumper Aldridge's heart in rhythm, and so is his jumper:- When LaMarcus Aldridge felt the familiar flutter with his heart, an issue that has sidelined him twice before in his NBA career, there was no telling how long the San Antonio Spurs […]
