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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.

James has talks with Beckham about Miami MLS club

2013-11-19 13:57

LeBron James has had "preliminary talks" with David Beckham about possibly bringing a Major League Soccer team to Miami.

Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

2013-11-19 10:30

While the Los Angeles Lakers have made a better start to this season than many had expected in the absence of Kobe Bryant, there is no question that their 15-time All-Star shooting guard has been sorely missed.

Kobe Bryant back to pre-game practice

2013-11-19 09:47

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant showed up at the shooting drills on Sunday before the Lakers' home game against the Detroit Pistons.

Obama plays golf with NBA player

2013-11-14 13:42

US President Barack Obama stands next to former National Basketball Association player Alonzo Mourning after arriving at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nov 9, 2013.

Lin leads Rockets to outlast Raptors in double overtime

2013-11-13 09:35

The Houston Rockets managed to snap a two-game losing streak by outlasting the Toronto Raptors 110-104 in two overtimes at the Toyota Center on Monday.

Pacers improve to 7-0 start

2013-11-11 08:11

Falling a game short of the NBA Finals last season, the clear goal for the Indiana Pacers is the No 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the home-court advantage that comes with it.

Hansbrough leads Raptors over winless Jazz

2013-11-11 08:11

Long on youthful promise but short on established talent, the Utah Jazz figured they' would take some beatings this season.

Pacers improve to 7-0 after beating Nets

2013-11-10 15:10

The Indiana Pacers extended the NBA-best start to 7-0 after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 96-91 on Saturday.

Rockets loses to Clippers, again, at home court

2013-11-10 15:10

Too many out-of-bound 3-pointers and free throws prevented the Houston Rockets to redeem their rout several days ago to the L.A. Clippers at their home court Saturday night.

Celtics edge Heat with 0.6s buzzer beater

2013-11-10 15:10

Boston Celtics edged defending champion Miami Heat 111-110 through a 0.6-second buzzer beater from Jeff Green on Saturday.

Perfect Pacers equal franchise record

2013-11-10 07:57

For a half, Rudy Gay dominated Paul George. The way George had started the season, Gay knew better than to think it would last.

Davis lifts Pelicans past Lakers

2013-11-10 07:57

Anthony Davis swatted away Pau Gasol's shot, quickly sprinted toward the other end of the court, took a pass from Eric Gordon and rolled in a driving layup as Jodie Meeks fouled him.

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