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Sterling says Clippers not for sale: Report 11 Jun 2014 - 12:39 pm

LOS ANGELES: Basketball franchise the Los Angeles Clippers is not for sale, owner Donald Sterling said yesterday, vowing to fight to keep the...

NBA: Air con back on as Spurs eye 2-0 lead against Heat 08 Jun 2014 - 11:22 pm

SAN ANTONIO: The San Antonio Spurs hope to turn down the heat in game two of the National Basketball Association finals today. The...

James returns to action, hopes for full fitness 08 Jun 2014 - 11:20 pm

San Antonio: Miami Heat forward LeBron James returned to practice yesterday at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility. James was forced out of...

James’ cramps become hot issue, Gatorade apologises 08 Jun 2014 - 01:12 am

LeBron James of the Miami Heat speaks at the San Antonio Spurs’ practice facility in San Antonio, Texas after the first game. RIGHT:...

Green inspires Spurs to draw first blood 07 Jun 2014 - 01:36 am

Tony Parker (left) and Danny Green celebrate a point during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat yesterday in San...

NBA finals: It’s Spurs vs Heat 05 Jun 2014 - 11:11 am

Miami Heat’s LeBron James drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers’ guard George Hill in this last month’s file photo. Heat hope for...

Spurs expect Parker to return for game one against Heat 04 Jun 2014 - 12:58 am

San Antonio Spurs’ guard Tony Parker (right) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder’s guard Russell Westbrook in this last week’s picture taken...

NBA: Spurs overcome Thunder to set up finals rematch with Heat 01 Jun 2014 - 10:32 pm

Spurs’ guard Manu Ginobili (left) and team chairman Peter Holt hold the NBA Western Conference championship trophy after defeating the Thunder yesterday. RIGHT:...

Heat trounce Pacers to reach NBA finals 01 Jun 2014 - 09:01 am

Miami Heat’s owner Mickey Arison (left) and Miami Heat’s player Greg Oden celebrate their win against the Indiana Pacers following their Eastern Conference...

NBA faces Sterling’s legal action on Clippers’ sale 01 Jun 2014 - 08:58 am

LOS ANGELES: The National Basketball Association said yesterday that it has reached an agreement with the estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner...

Spurs grab lead over Thunder with big win 31 May 2014 - 12:46 am

Thunder’s Russell Westbrook (right) goes to the basket as Spurs’ Tim Duncan defends during their Western Conference Finals yesterday. NEW YORK: Manu Ginobili...

Ex-Microsoft boss in $2bn deal for Clippers 31 May 2014 - 12:44 am

LOS ANGELES: Former Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer will buy the Los Angeles Clippers’ basketball team for an NBA record $2bn, he announced in...

NBA: Pacers stay alive with game five win over Heat 29 May 2014 - 08:13 pm

Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson (1) guards Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference...

NBA: Thunder rumble past Spurs to level series 2-2 29 May 2014 - 12:27 am

Thunder’s players Serge Ibaka (right) and Steven Adams try to stop a drive against Spurs’ Tony Parker during their game yesterday. \NEW YORK: ...

Sterling terms NBA ban, sale illegal: Report 29 May 2014 - 12:24 am

NEW YORK: Donald Sterling, banned from owning a pro basketball team for inflammatory remarks he made about African Americans, called the National Basketball...

NBA: Brilliant LeBron excels as Heat outwit Pacers for 3-1 lead 28 May 2014 - 08:45 am

Miami Heat’s forward LeBron James drives to the basket past Indiana Pacers’ guard George Hill in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals...

Resurgent Thunder down Spurs to narrow deficit 27 May 2014 - 01:23 am

Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after blocking the shot of Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs in the second...

Allen on target as Heat rally to defeat Indiana 25 May 2014 - 11:15 pm

Miami Heat’s forward LeBron James (left) in action against Indiana Pacers’ forward Paul George during their Eastern Conference Finals NBA play-off game in...