Paul leaves Lakers in dust as Hornets stun LA

2011-04-18 14:17:42

Chris Paul ran circles around the Los Angeles Lakers in a scintillating performance to lead his New Orleans Hornets to a 109-100 upset victory over the defending champions in their NBA playoff series opener Sunday.

Guangdong rally to beat Xinjiang in Game 2

2011-04-18 09:44:19

Defending champions Guangdong Dongguan shrugged off an 18-point deficit to hammer down a 96-91 victory against Xinjiang Guanghui on road to level 1-1 in the best-of-seven series CBA finals here on Sunday.

Bryant cops a big fine for gay slur

2011-04-15 07:41:54

The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee's call.

League fines Bryant $100,000 for anti-gay slur

2011-04-14 10:43:55

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments directed at a referee during a recent game that have been strongly criticised by leading gay rights groups.

Heat scorch Celtics to earn control of second seed

2011-04-11 13:26:50

LeBron and the Heat took firm control of the Eastern Conference's second seed with a crushing 100-77 triumph over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

Bulls trample Celtics in home race

2011-04-08 14:26:23

The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday to open a four-game lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Hornets clinch playoff spot

2011-04-08 07:57:34

Paul has 28 pts and 10 assists as New Orleans beat Houston 101-93

Granger leads Pacers into playoff

2011-04-08 07:57:34

Danny Granger scored 25 points on Wednesday to help the Indiana Pacers clinch their first NBA playoff berth since 2006 with a 136-112 victory over Washington.

Lebron James acquires minority stake in Liverpool

2011-04-07 09:26:37

LeBron James acquired a minority stake in Liverpool soccer club on Wednesday.

Connecticut defeats Butler to win NCAA title

2011-04-05 16:38:22

Connecticut defeated Butler 53-41 on Monday and won the NCAA basketball tournament for the third time.

Heat have 3 reach 30 in 125-119 win over Rockets

2011-03-29 07:58:06

Miami's super trio combines for 94 points and 33 rebounds to pick up eighth victory in nine games

Grizzlies beat Spurs

2011-03-29 07:58:06

The Memphis Grizzlies boosted their confidence - and their NBA playoff hopes - with a 111-104 victory over the league-leading San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.