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Spurs beat Heat 104-87 in Game 5 to win NBA title

The San Antonio Spurs finished off a dominant run to their fifth NBA championship Sunday, ending the Miami Heat's two-year title reign with a 104-87 victory that wrapped up the series in five games.

Metta World Peace mulls changing name to 'Panda Friend'

2014-08-06 17:33

Metta World Peace, the new high-profile import playing for CBA club Sichuan Blue Whales is known as Ron Artest but intends to change his name to "Panda Friend" in honor of his move to China.

Stern fast-tracked to his just reward

2014-08-06 07:19

Former NBA boss gets early entry into Basketball Hall of Fame

Risks don't deter female hoopsters

2014-08-06 07:19

Tamika Catchings has known Paul George since he was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2010.

Small step for Hammon, but a giant leap for NBA

2014-08-07 07:15

Spurs welcome league's first full-time female assistant coach

Adam silver's journey to the top

2014-08-05 07:20

Appointed NBA commissioner on Feb 1, 2014

Factbox

2014-08-05 07:20

NBA CHINA

China the gem in NBA's global vision

2014-08-05 07:20

Commissioner Silver lauds 'most important market outside the US'

World Peace poised to sign with Sichuan Blue Whales

2014-08-05 07:20

According to multiple media reports on Monday, Metta World Peace will sign a $1.43 million contract with Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association this week, making him the CBA's highest paid import.

Metta World Peace joins CBA

2014-08-04 19:07

The controversial former NBA All-Star originally known as Ron Artest signs one-year deal to play for Sichuan Blue Whales.

Ginobili to miss World Cup

2014-08-01 11:25

Argentina and San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili was set to miss the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

Scott aiming for quick revival

2014-07-31 07:18

New coach of Lakers pledges to instill championship mindset

NBA players cast historic vote for female union boss

2014-07-31 07:18

Michele Roberts has watched basketball for as long as she can remember. It was an easy choice growing up in a home with one TV and two older brothers.

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