Nets Rout 76ers For Third Straight Win
The Brooklyn Nets, long languishing out of NBA playoff contention, are looking to the future -- and a third straight win, 141-118 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, is a step in the right...
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Westbrook Equals NBA Record For Most Triple-Doubles In A Season
Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook produced his 41st triple-double of the season on Monday to equal Oscar Robertson's record for most in an NBA season in the Thunder's 110-79 victory over the...
LeBron James Fuels Cavaliers’ Rout of Magic
LeBron James's 18 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers's 122-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday marked his 788th straight game in which he scored in double digits, moving him to second on the...
North Carolina Beat Gonzaga For NCAA Collegiate Crown
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels, who fell agonizingly short of the goal last year, beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65 on Monday to claim the coveted US collegiate basketball crown. The Tar...
Timberwolves Halt Trail Blazers Streak
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 34 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves cooled off the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers with a 110-109 NBA victory on Monday. Portland's Damian...
Westbrook Eyes History, LeBron Leads Cavaliers In OT Thriller
Russell Westbrook edged closer to NBA immortality with his 40th triple-double of the season on Sunday as LeBron James dug deep to help Cleveland clinch a double-overtime thriller against Indiana....
South Carolina Hang On For Women’s Collegiate Crown
The South Carolina Gamecocks fended off giant-killers Mississippi State University 67-55 on Sunday to win the coveted US women's collegiate basketball crown. South Carolina led by as many as 14...
Westbrook Closes In On History With 40th Triple-Double
Russell Westbrook has a slice of NBA history in his sights, but his 40th triple-double of the season on Sunday didn't translate into a win for his Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook scored 40 points,...
Surging Celtics Notch 50th NBA Win
The Boston Celtics hit the 50-win mark for the first time in six NBA seasons on Sunday with a wire-to-wire 110-94 victory over the New York Knicks. "A couple of years ago I would have thought that...
NBA Wizards’ Wall Fined $15,000 For Ripping Refs
Washington Wizards guard John Wall has been fined $15,000 for his attack on the officiating in his team's 95-88 loss to the Utah Jazz, the NBA announced on Sunday. Wall unleashed his fury on the...
Knicks Star Rose Out For Rest of NBA Season After Knee Injury
New York Knicks star Derrick Rose will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fresh knee injury, the NBA team confirmed Sunday. The Knicks said on Twitter that a scan of Rose's left knee...
Butler Brilliance Sparks Bulls Over Hawks
Jimmy Butler scored 33 points as the Chicago Bulls maintained their push for the playoffs with a come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Butler made two free throws with 2.1 seconds...
Thunder’s Westbrook Eyes History, But Spurs Get Win
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook edged closer to NBA history with his 39th triple-double of the season, but it wasn't enough to hold off the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs, who trailed by...
Parliament Extends Sitting By One-Week
Parliament has extended its sitting by an additional week. This is according to Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu. Presenting the business statement to the house today , he said due to...
Parliament Extends Sitting Again By One-Week
Parliament has again extended its sitting by an additional week. This is according to Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu. Presenting the business statement to the house today , he said due to...
Majority Leader Condemns Suhuyini’s ‘wild’ Behaviour
The “wild” gesticulations, abusive language and insults hurled at some MPs by Tamale North lawmaker Alhassan Suhuyini on the floor of parliament during Thursday’s debate on the Joe Ghartey...
Cavaliers In A ‘bad Spot’ As Bulls Complete Sweep
LeBron James says the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are "in a bad spot" after losing their third consecutive game, falling 99-93 on Thursday, at Chicago. The Bulls completed a 4-0...
North Carolina ‘bathroom’ Law
A late-night deal has been reached in North Carolina to repeal a controversial law that limits protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. A key element banned transgender...
Curry Sparks Warriors, Triple-King Westbrook Sets NBA Record
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson led the Golden State Warriors to a magnificent come-from-behind victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday on a record-breaking night for Oklahoma City's Russell...
Magnificent Westbrook Hits 57 As Thunder Edge Orlando
Russell Westbrook conjured a spectacular 57-point triple double to edge closer to history as the Oklahoma City Thunder scored a thrilling overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday....