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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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NFL draft: 5 reasons it is must-see TV
All the hullabaloo surrounding the NFL draft can be a bit baffling to the uninitiated. Commissioner Roger Goodell just walks onstage, calls a name, and then shakes a hand. Hardly gripping stuff. But here are five reasons it is such a big draw:
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book
As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.
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Thunder stops Spurs winning streak with Game 3 victory
San Antonio had won 20 consecutive games until Oklahoma City captured their first game in the best-of-seven series Thursday night.
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Despite 'old school' Celtic effort from Rondo, Miami edges Boston in OT
The Celtics got an historic performance from their point guard, but it wasn't enough to defeat the Heat in overtime Wednesday night. The scene shifts to Boston Friday night.
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Miami Dolphins on ‘Hard Knocks’ is shrewd business
Miami Dolphins training camp will be featured in the documentary series 'Hard Knocks' for its upcoming season. While some teams declined offers to appear on the HBO show, 'Hard Knocks' is a good fit for for a Miami Dolphins team struggling with falling ticket sales and a decade of football irrelevance.
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NBA Western finals: Spurs extend streak in defeating Thunder
San Antonio took a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference Finals series Tuesday night by defeating Oklahoma City. The victory was a NBA record-setter.
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Tony Parker leads San Antonio Spurs to 20th consecutive NBA win (+video)
San Antonio Spurs beat Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Western Conference finals. Tony Parker scored 34 points. Game 3 is Thursday night in Oklahoma City.
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Celtics woeful in Game 1 loss. Can they beat the Heat?
The Heat dismantled the Boston Celtics Monday night in the first game of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup. The loss now leaves the Celtics looking for answers in solving Miami's twin threat of LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade.
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Heat wilts Celtics in Game 1 of NBA Eastern finals
Miami's LeBron James and Dwayne Wade continued their one-two punch offensive attack Monday night, grabbing control of Game 1 against Boston in the second half.
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Spurs and Thunder star in NBA’s Western Conference Finals: 10 extra dimensions
The clash of the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA’s Western Conference finals may fly a bit under the national radar when it opens Sunday. Here are 10 factors that make this showdown intriguing.
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'Dynamic Duo' proves too much for Pacers as Heat advance
Dwyane Wade scored 41 points and LeBron James added 28 to lead the Miami Heat to a Game 6 victory over the Indiana Pacers Thursday night in Indianapolis. Miami now advances to the Eastern Conference final and awaits the winner of Saturday's Celtics/76ers game.
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Big Two take Miami Heat to next round of NBA playoffs
Dwayne Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 28 as the Miami Heat finished off the Indiana Pacers 105-93 in Game 6. Next: Boston or Philadelphia.
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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.
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NBA playoffs: 76ers beat Celtics, force Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 82-75, Wednesday night at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Arena, setting the stage for a seventh and series-deciding game in Boston on Saturday.
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NBA playoffs: Heat scorch Pacers in Eastern semi Game 5
Led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, Miami is one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals after dispatching Indiana Tuesday night.
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Celtics get help from outside 'Big Three' in beating Sixers
Boston forward Brandon Bass had an up and down season until Monday night, when he scored 27 points as the Celtics downed Philadelphia to take a three games-to-two lead in the best of seven NBA playoff series.
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Thunder runs past Lakers in Game 5, advance to Western Conference final
Despite 42 points from Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City got big performances from both Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant Monday night to reach the conference finals for the second year in a row.
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Eight shot in Oklahoma City after NBA playoff series win
A total of eight people were shot Monday night in Oklahoma City following that city's NBA team completing a playoff series victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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NBA playoffs: One series settled, others still up for grabs in weekend action
NBA playoffs: San Antonio is through to the Western Conference finals, awaiting the Thunder-Lakers winner. In the East, it's going to take a little longer between the Heat and Pacers and Celtics and Sixers.
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Boston Celtics' trident skewers Philadelphia 76ers
The Celtics' three-pronged attack was too much for the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Celtics 107, 76ers 91.
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Known for scoring, Thunder turns up defense to edge Lakers in Game 2
Oklahoma City trailed Los Angeles by seven late in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal series. But a 9-0 scoring run to close out the game gave the Thunder a 2-0 series lead.
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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.
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Larry Bird named NBA Executive of the Year
Larry Bird, once a league MVP and Coach of the Year, has been named the NBA's top executive. The Indiana Pacers have gone through a resurgence this season under Larry Bird.
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NBA playoffs: Pacers cool Heat, tying Eastern series at one (+video)
Indiana got what they wanted: a split of the first two games in Miami. Now, the Pacers head back to the heartland, looking to take Game 3.
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NBA playoffs: Thunder rolls over Lakers, 76ers nip Celtics (+video)
NBA playoffs on Monday night saw Oklahoma City crush the Lakers, while Philadelphia beat Boston in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
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Brooklyn Nets launch new logo. Reactions mixed (+video)
The Brooklyn Nets have released a new logo, designed by rapper and co-owner Jay-Z. Love it or hate it, it won't really catch on until the Brooklyn Nets start winning more basketball games.
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NBA playoffs 2012: Postseason news and notes
The National Basketball Association season that almost never was is about to head into the home stretch, i.e. the playoffs. Here are some postseason facts and figures.
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