Basketball
ASEAN Basketball League: Philippine Patriots roll past Thailand Tigers for 5th straight win
The Philippine Patriots used a blistering 20-5 run at the start of the fourth period to secure their fifth straight win, a 77-61 thrashing of the Thailand Tigers, in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Championship Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena...
Basketball: Bahrain down Thailand 80-60
BAHRAIN trounced Thailand 80-60 yesterday to claim their second win in as many games in placement group three of the Fiba Asia Under-16 Championship in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, reports PATRICK SALOMON.
Iran beats Thailand in FIBA Asia U-16 Championship
JOHOR - Iran defeated Thailand in the FIBA Asia U-16 Championship on Friday. Iran, which had edged Taiwan in its opening on Thursday, overcame Thailand 71-36 in Group D.
China beat Thailand at Asia's women's basketball championship
Another basketball tournament title is up for grabs in Asia. Asia's women's basketball championship tipped-off on Thursday night. China beat Thailand 115-51 in the first round.
Sparks center Lisa Leslie cleared to play
She resumes full-contact workouts, but Coach Michael Cooper isn't sure she'll be ready to play Tuesday against San Antonio.
In China, a Rocky Ascent for Basketball
With 1.3 billion potential fans, China is increasingly seen as a financial promised land for N.B.A. stars through endorsement deals, and the league itself has established a robust organization here valued at $2 billion.
Mystics can't catch up with Fever's furor
The Washington Mystics looked forward to Tuesday night's visit from the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever as a measuring stick of their progress this season. What they found out is that they still have some growing to do.
Lakers-Lamar Odom talks produce mood swings
The free agent says he's frustrated but hopeful a deal will get done despite lengthy negotiations, but Kupchak says he isn't as optimistic as he was. Rumors of interest from Miami swirl.
Lakers make the wrong move going with Ron Artest
The champs should have spent more time negotiating with Trevor Ariza and passed on the forward with a volatile past.
Candace Parker does full practice, Lisa Leslie also returns for Sparks
It is Parker's first since her maternity leave; she had a daughter, Lailaa, on May 13. Leslie, recovering from a knee sprain, is cleared to shoot but is not taking part in running drills.
Yao Ming's foot injury could be 'career-threatening'
The Houston Rockets team physician says the 7-foot-6 center could miss next season, and reports state that representatives are concerned Yao will never play again.
Candace Parker says she'll return to action within six weeks
The WNBA's MVP and rookie of the year from last season gave birth to her first child on May 13. She says she'll be practicing within two weeks.
More than 100,000 turn out for Lakers parade
More than 100,000 joyous Lakers fans filled the streets of downtown Los Angeles and jammed the Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday for a parade marking the team's 15th NBA championship.
Athletes turn to Twitter to get their message out
Whether it's breaking news by Kevin Love or an update from Shaq, the sports world has never been the same.
Rutgers Basketball Star to Turn Pro in Europe
Epiphanny Prince, a third-team all-American guard for Rutgers who once scored 113 points in a high school game, plans to skip her senior season and play basketball professionally in Europe before entering the 2010 W.N.B.A. draft.
Lakers primed for another title run next year
The Los Angeles Lakers basked in the glow of their 15th championship on Monday knowing that additional titles may be on the way.
Slow Start, but Lakers Win With the 3
Experience is the Los Angeles Lakers’ calling card, their security blanket and, on nights like this, their protective sheen. It glistens on their fingertips when the air grows thick and nerves become raw.
Magic stun Lakers 108-104, trim deficit to 2-1
The Orlando Magic stormed back into contention in the NBA Finals by knocking off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104 on Tuesday, trimming the deficit in their best-of-seven series to 2-1.
Lakers need overtime but still take 2-0 lead
Refusing to put much emphasis on the Orlando Magic's atrocious performance in their NBA Finals-opening blowout Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers predicted Sunday's Game 2 would be much more of a challenge.
Lakers' Game 2 overtime win is a little over the top
They dodge a bullet when Magic barely misfires on a lob pass at end of regulation, then persevere down the stretch to gain a 2-0 series lead in NBA Finals.