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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.
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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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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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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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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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Modern Parenthood Baby names: A new hospital service
Baby names are the latest hospital service at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The medical center boats an app and website that offer suggestions and virtual baby blankets for parents struggling over monikers for their babies-to-be.
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Chaz Bono called a 'penguin,' exits Dancing with the Stars
Chaz Bono was voted off Dancing with the Stars Tuesday night. Chaz Bono and his dance partner complained about judges making animal references about him.
10/26/2011 11:11 am -
Carson Kressley eliminated from DWTS. So who'll win?
Carson Kressley departure leaves seven DWTS contestants. But only two have a good shot at winning the DWTS trophy.
10/19/2011 02:50 pm -
Elisabetta Canalis dismissed from 'Dancing With the Stars'
Elisabetta Canalis was dismissed from the TV dance competition 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday night, despite her third-place finish on Monday's episode.
09/28/2011 01:05 pm -
Ricki Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing'
Ricki Lake wins 23 points: Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine who is ousted each week. Basketball star Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, was the first contestant to go.
09/27/2011 01:23 pm -
Ron Artest name change doesn't help on 'Dancing With The Stars'
Ron Artest name change didn't come in time for his appearance on the ABC-TV program. Metta World Peace is the result of the Ron Artest name change.
09/21/2011 05:11 pm -
Metta World Peace: Ron Artest changes name to better the world
Metta World Peace is now officially Ron Artest's new name. Mr. World Peace's name change was initially delayed due to outstanding traffic tickets.
09/17/2011 02:34 am -
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13
Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono will join the cast for Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The entire cast was revealed by America's Funniest Home Videos host Tom Bergeron and Dancing with the Stars Season 7 champion Brooke Burke, who co-hosted Monday night's announcement at the end of an episode of the reality TV show "Bachelor Pad." DWTS pairs celebrities with professional dancers (and choreographers) who perform in front of a panel of the three judges, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Viewers can vote for their favorite dancing couples. Last season's winner was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and professional dancer Kym Johnson. Six of the past 12 DWTS winners have been athletes. The DWTS head of casting says, “There are some strong personalities [in Season 13]," USA today reports, "Any time it gets people talking, obviously that's a good thing. It gets people watching. This first show is definitely going to be water-cooler talk." The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the DWTS Season 13 contestants?
08/30/2011 02:39 pm -
Green Economics Why Shaq moved to the Celtics: the economics of sports
How much is a basketball star really worth?, and other questions addressed by Lakers' General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
10/18/2010 03:05 pm -
Derek Fisher staying with Lakers after free agent talks
Derek Fisher thought about joining that burgeoning superteam in Miami, but in the end Derek Fisher will remain with the Lakers.
07/14/2010 07:54 pm -
Ron Artest: Embattled forward learned to trust himself as Lakers win NBA title
Ron Artest had 20 points on 7 of 18 shooting, five steals and five rebounds in the decisive game of his first season with the Lakers.
06/18/2010 12:37 pm -
NBA Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant says this championship is the 'sweetest'
NBA Finals MVP? It's Kobe Bryant. He says the championship is the 'sweetest' because LA beat the Celtics.
06/18/2010 10:29 am -
NBA Finals Game 7: LA Lakers win NBA title beating Celtics 83 - 79
NBA Finals Game 7 goes to the Lakers as they defeated the Boston Celtics to win 16th championship.
06/18/2010 07:04 am -
NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers beat Celtics, win 16th title
NBA Finals Game 7: It wasn't the prettiest NBA finals game but Game 7 went to the Lakers 83-79 over the Boston Celtics.
06/18/2010 01:28 am -
NBA Finals: Celtics, Lakers have game 7 date with history
Of the NBA's 63 championships, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers account for 32. The Lakers trail the Celtics 15 to 17 in NBA Finals championship banners heading into Thursday's decisive Game 7.
06/17/2010 01:51 pm -
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers destroy Boston Celtics; Game 7 next
Kobe Bryant scored 26 enroute to a Lakers 89 - 67 victory over the Boston Celtics.
06/16/2010 04:15 pm -
Boston Celtics handle Kobe Bryant, lead Los Angeles Lakers 3-2
Boston Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86.
06/14/2010 02:53 am
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