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Hawks Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak With Win Over Suns

The Atlanta Hawks squandered an early 18-point lead but came back late for a 95-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on...

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Spurs Drop Cavaliers To 2nd In East, Westbrook’s Thunder Roar Back

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and left to a standing ovation on Monday as the San Antonio Spurs humbled the NBA...

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GFA/Gerard Nus Tango, WAFA Master Class, Russel Westbrook

The Spaniard, his money and the GFA On Sunday morning at 1:30am, my phone gave a slight vibration and I knew a message...

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Wizards Shine; Clippers, Raptors Clinch Playoff Spots

John Wall tallied 37 points as the Washington Wizards defeated LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers 127-115, tightening...

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Tech Changes Allow Greater Fan Engagement In Sports

As technology permits greater interactivity with fans, sports clubs and leagues have consulted sometimes far-flung...

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New York Knicks’ Noah Suspended For 20 Games

New York Knicks centre Joakim Noah has been suspended for 20 games for violating the National Basketball Association's...

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New York’s Joakim Noah Suspended 20 Games For Doping Violation

Joakim Noah, then of the Chicago Bulls, pictured during game one of their first round NBA playoff game against the...

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James Shines As Cavs Bounce Back

LeBron James just missed a triple-double, pouring in 32 points with 11 assists and nine rebounds in the Cleveland...

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Shaq Soars Again At Staples As Statue Unveiled

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal was feted by an array of Los Angeles Lakers greats as a massive statue of him...

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The Fall of A God

By Ohene Bampoe Lucifer’s fall from heaven is considered the greatest in the history of creation but Issa Hayatou’s...

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Live Sports Broadcasting In US Braces For Disruption

The business of live sports, seen as perhaps the last great firewall for traditional US broadcasters, is facing...

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Westbrook’s 35th Triple Double Powers Thunder Win

NBA scoring leader Russell Westbrook unleashed his 35th triple double of the season, powering the Oklahoma City Thunder...

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Victory At A Cost For Miami As Whiteside Injures Finger

Hassan Whiteside delivered a 23-point double-double to help Miami beat Phoenix on Tuesday but suffered a hand injury...

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DeRozan’s 42 Helps Raptors Gore Bulls

DeMar DeRozan crowned a 42-point display with a crucial overtime basket as the Toronto Raptors came from behind to down...

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Thompson, Curry Outshine Westbrook, Harden Fires Rockets

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry outshined Russell Westbrook as the Golden State Warriors romped to victory against...

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Thompson, Curry Outshine Westbrook As Warriors Down Thunder

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry outgunned Russell Westbrook as the Golden State Warriors scored an emphatic 111-95 win...

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Harden Seals Thriller For Rockets

James Harden nailed a last-gasp layup with less than three seconds on the clock as the Houston Rockets snatched a...

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NBA Warriors, T-Wolves To Play Pre-Season Games In China

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry-powered Golden State will travel to China for two pre-season games...

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Lin Exits With Ankle Sprain In NBA Nets Loss To Mavricks

Brooklyn guard Jeremy Lin, the NBA's first American player of Chinese or Taiwan heritage, lasted only seven minutes in...