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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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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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NBA title contenders: Which teams have the most championships?
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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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Coach fired after 16 years: NHL's Sabres try to regroup
Coach fired after 16 years: Lindy Ruff was dismissed by the Buffalo Sabres after a poor start to their season. The NHL coach fired after 16 years will be replaced on an interim basis by Ron Rolston.
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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.
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London 2012 basketball: US men and women take on the Aussies
London 2012 basketball: The US men's basketball team takes on Australia in Olympic quarterfinal action Wednesday. On Thursday, the American women also play the Aussies in their semifinals.
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LeBron delivers on first NBA title as Heat cruise past Thunder (+video)
The Miami Heat got 20+ points from four players last night, including NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, to win their second NBA title by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-106.
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Miami Heat bury the Thunder, Lebron gets his ring
The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma Thunder with a barrage of three-pointers to take the 2012 NBA championship. After nine years, Lebron James finally gets his ring.
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With Celtics behind them, Heat now collides with Thunder in NBA Finals
Miami decisively defeated Boston in Game 7. They now advance to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 1 is tonight starting at 9 p.m. Eastern time on ABC.
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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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Thunder reaches NBA Finals by beating Spurs in Game 6
For the first time since 1996, when the franchise was in Seattle, Oklahoma City is in the NBA Finals by virtue of their series-clinching win Wednesday night over San Antonio.
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Thunder rolls on the road, beats Spurs in Game 5 (+video)
Oklahoma City is one win away from the franchise's first NBA Finals, after a thrilling five-point win in San Antonio Monday night.
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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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NBA lockout: Is the season saved?
NBA lockout likely to end after players and owners reach a tentative agreement early Saturday. If players, owners approve the 10-year deal, NBA lockout could end in time for Christmas Day games.
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NBA lockout: Players tweet their frustration
NBA lockout means another two weeks lost as talks break down. So players take to Twitter to express their views on NBA lockout.
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Tony Parker earns minimum wage in Europe for a good reason
Tony Parker has taken a minimum wage job in France but he says it's a strategic move.
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NBA playoffs: Grizzlies look to claw past Spurs to reach Round 2
NBA playoffs: The Memphis Grizzlies visit the San Antonio Spurs tonight for Game 5 of their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference playoff series.
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NBA title contenders: Which teams have the most championships?
The NBA playoffs are well underway. It started with 16 teams, trying to stay in the game over a two-month stretch to earn the title 'NBA Champions.' However, there are a handful of teams that have established themselves as the cream of the pro-basketball crop, having won multiple NBA titles since 1947.
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