Topic: Chris Paul

What Kobe won't tweet: Los Angeles is becoming a Clippers town

With Kobe Bryant injured (and tweeting) and the Los Angeles Lakers reeling, the Clippers are making the most of a chance to become the city's top basketball attraction.

NBA players union ousts executive director

NBA players vote unanimously to dismiss Billy Hunter after 17 years as union head. Action follows a critical review of Hunter's leadership of the NBA union. 

In London, Team USA individual brilliance outshone Spain

In a physical yet spirited Olympic final, the US overcame a gritty effort by Spain to capture the men's basketball gold medal.

USA vs. Spain: A sneak preview of gold medal match?

USA vs. Spain: The Americans basketball team beat Spain 100-78 Tuesday night. These are best two teams in the world and USA vs. Spain is the expected pairing in the Aug. 12 gold-medal game.

USA basketball team escapes with win in Argentina warmup

Team USA beat Argentina 86-80 in Sunday's exhibition game. Argentina, which won the 2004 Olympic gold medal, kept it close.

Obama takes in Olympic basketball, appears on stadium 'Kiss Cam'

Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took their seats to chants of 'U-S-A' at a US men's Olympic basketball exhibition game against Brazil as the loudspeakers blared Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.,' images that any president running for re-election would relish.

Kings ransom: With Lakers and Clippers out, L.A. grudgingly turns to hockey

After an astounding run through the playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings are in hockey's Stanley Cup finals. When Los Angelenos get over the Lakers' collapse, they might tune in.

Spurs go 'old school' to beat Clippers in Game 1 of NBA Western semifinals

San Antonio's version of the 'Big Three' - Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili - led the Spurs' effort Tuesday night against the LA Clippers.

Blake Griffin dunk highlights Clippers win over Thunder (+video)

Blake Griffin of the NBA's Clippers is at it again. Monday night against Oklahoma City, Blake Griffin added to his career dunk highlight reel.

Dynasties undone? Clippers, Angels are now the 'it' teams in L.A.

The Angels signed superstar Albert Pujols last week for a record-breaking $250 million. And now the Clippers have just signed dynamic point guard Chris Paul. Repeat: The Los Angeles Clippers.

Chris Paul trade: Can the Clippers become LA's team?

Chris Paul, the coveted free agent point guard, could turn the lowly Clippers into a serious NBA contender. The addition of Chris Paul to the team is attracting other marquee players.

Chris Paul trade rejected: Was it really to save NBA parity?

The NBA rejected a trade to send superstar Chris Paul from small-market New Orleans to the Los Angeles Lakers. In doing so, the league apparently made some small-market owners happy.

NBA lockout? Obama gets all-stars to play.

NBA lockout got you down? More than two dozen stars, including Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant, are scheduled to play Dec. 12 for Obama fundraising event, despite NBA lockout.

LeBron James being courted by Nets and Knicks on first day of free agency

LeBron James will hear sales pitches from Nets part-owner Jay-Z and former Knick great Allan Houston.

The Art of a Beautiful Game

A sports journalist highlights all that is best in the NBA.

Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11

At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.

Rethink Washington's 'War of Ideas'

We need not 'defeat' detrimental ideas. Rather, we should aim to make bestsellers of the ideas that bolster our cause.

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