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Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Monday night, the cast for season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed. The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the contestants?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.