27/12/2012 | Sports

Spurs show no mercy against injury-depleted Raptors

The San Antonio Spurs took advantage of Toronto's injury woes to snap the Raptors' five-game winning streak with a 100-80 home victory.

12/01/2013 | Sports

Lakers star Kobe Bryant and wife reconcile

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, have reconciled and are no longer planning to divorce, the couple said in separate posts on social media sites.

14/01/2013 | Sports

Spurs guard Ginobili out 10-14 days with injury

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to miss 10-14 days due to a strained left hamstring, the National Basketball Association team said today.

03/11/2012 | Sports

Lakers' Nash sidelined for week with leg fracture

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash has a small fracture in his left leg and will miss at least a week of playing time, the National Basketball Association team said today.

10/11/2012 | Sports

Knicks grind down Mavericks, maintain perfect start

The New York Knicks remain the only unbeaten team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after an impressive 104-94 win over the in-form Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden last night.

17/11/2012 | Sports

Lakers gain rousing win over the Suns

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers gave their fans a taste of the 'Showtime' basketball promised by their new coach Mike D'Antoni with a rousing 114-102 home win over the Phoenix Suns yesterday.

10/08/2012 | Sports

'Golden Generation' lose to Dream Team, go for the bronze

12/08/2012 | Sports

Russia beat Argentina to grab bronze

12/08/2012 | Sports

Durant leads USA to victory over Spain

The United States were pushed to the limit in the game that mattered most and rose to the challenge to beat an inspired Spain 107-100 and win the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.

06/08/2012 | Sports

'Golden Generation' not able to stop 'Dream Team'

The US men's basketball team pulled away in the second half of a bad-tempered game against Argentina and claimed a 126-97 victory to claim a top seeding in the Olympic tournament's quarter-finals.

08/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina beat Brazil, achieve semis

08/08/2012 | Sports

Basketball: Spain beat France in bad-tempered clash

Spain broke open a fierce defensive battle in the final minute to beat France 66-59 and reach the semi-finals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament in a bad-tempered contest that threatened to turn into a brawl.

02/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina beat Tunisia to improve record

04/08/2012 | Sports

Argentina steams ahead in men’s basketball

06/08/2012 | Sports

Basketball: Britain gets first Olympic win in 64 years

Britain won their first Olympic basketball game in 64 years and did so in style by thumping China 90-58 to the roars of the home crowd in their last contest of the London Games.

29/07/2012 | Sports

USA men in joyful romp over France

The US men's basketball team launched their Olympic title defence with a joyful display of high-flying skill fuelled by camaraderie, soaring past France 98-71.

29/07/2012 | Sports

Basketball: 'Golden Generation' outshines Lithuania

31/07/2012 | Sports

France defeat Argentina in tough match

17/07/2012 | Sports

Sluggish United States beat Brazil

The US men's basketball team eased past Brazil 80-69 in an exhibition game, but their sluggish play and spotty shooting should banish any thoughts they will waltz to another Olympic gold medal in London.

22/07/2012 | Sports

USA basketball chief sees 'sea change' coming

When Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird hit Barcelona 20 years ago they ushered in a new era of Olympic basketball, their Dream Team of NBA stars firing the imagination of hoopsters around the globe.

23/07/2012 | Sports

USA Basketball learn 'valuable lesson' from Argentina

It was the narrowest winning margin yet for the US basketball team in the run-up to defending their Olympic title, but coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 86-80 victory over Argentina provided a valuable lesson for his squad.

31/03/2012 | Sports

Wade leads Heat with heavy heart after Chicago shooting

Dwyane Wade led the Miami Heat to a 113-101 win over the Toronto Raptors yesterday but admitted he played with a "heavy heart" after learning his adult nephew had been among those injured in a Chicago shooting spree.

13/04/2012 | Sports

Rose withers but Bulls top Heat to stretch East lead

A misfiring Derrick Rose forced the Chicago Bulls to rely on their bench but they still managed a 96-86 overtime win over the Miami Heat today to stay in the driving seat in the race for the Eastern Conference title.

30/04/2012 | Sports

Olympics: Argentina's basket team rivals defined

Argentina's national basketball team will face the US in the groups' round at the London 2012 Olympics, while Spain will play against Brazil, according to the draw held in Río de Janeiro.

21/01/2012 | Sports

Utah's Favors fined US$25,000 for throwing ball into stands

Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors has been fined US$25,000 for throwing a ball into the spectator stands during a game against the Dallas Mavericks, the National Basketball Association (NBA) said Saturday.

26/01/2012 | Sports

Argentina name eight of men's basketball squad

Argentina, Olympic gold medal winners in Athens in 2004, have named eight of their 12 players for this year's London Games.

21/02/2012 | Sports

Melo, Lin partnership off to rough start

Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the Knicks Monday but his partnership with Jeremy Lin failed to fire as New York fell 100-92 to the New Jersey Nets.

14/11/2011 | Sports

NBA players reject offer, put season in jeopardy

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) rejected the owners' latest proposal for a new labour agreement and will file an antitrust lawsuit against the league, union chief Billy Hunter said.

26/11/2011 | Sports

NBA new season likely to start on Christmas Day

The 2011-12 National Basketball Association (NBA) season is likely to start on Christmas Day after the NBA and players reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement, commissioner David Stern said.

16/01/2012 | Sports

James and Bryant head Team USA squad

NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard are among the 20 players who will compete for selection for the US men's basketball Olympic team, USA Basketball said.

10/09/2011 | Sports

Argentine basketball qualifies for London 2012

In a close match, the Argentine basketball team came over Puerto Rico, winning with 81-79 points, making it through to next year’s Olympic Games held in London. Tomorrow the team will go against Brazil, who beat Dominican Republic, also qualifying for the tournament next year.

17/10/2011 | Sports

Euroleague to the fore amid NBA lockout

The cancellation of the first two weeks of games in the National Basketball League (NBA) has left Europe's Euroleague, albeit temporarily, as the world's top club competition promising an exciting season.

21/10/2011 | Sports

Argentine female basketball team make historical victory over US

Argentina’s national female basketball team achieved its first victory after defeating the United States by 58-55 in the first match of the Group A at the XVI Pan American Games of Guadalajara 2011.

21/04/2011 | Sports

Lakers and Spurs even series 1-1, Thunder up 2-0

The Los Angeles Lakers came alive following their disappointing playoff opener to grind out an 87-78 victory over the New Orleans Hornets yesterday and level their best-of-seven series 1-1.

06/09/2011 | Sports

Argentina beat Venezuela, reach semi-finals

Argentina’s national basketball team achieved its classification for the semi-finals of the pre-Olympic tournament after defeated Venezuela by 111 to 93 in the match for the second round.

07/09/2011 | Sports

Brazil stay with derby against Argentina

Argentina’s national basketball team was defeated by Brazil by 73-71 in a new South American derby during the match for the Groups round of the Pre-Olympic tournament held in Mar del Plata city.

12/02/2011 | Sports

Del Potro comeback, to go against Verdasco in semi-finals

Juan Martin del Potro continued his comeback from a wrist injury that sidelined him for a year with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 win over Lleyton Hewitt and the Argentine will next face Verdasco in the semi-final.

05/03/2011 | Sports

High-flying Spurs embarrass Heat with easy victory

The NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs embarrassed the sliding Miami Heat 125-95 yesterday to extend their franchise record home win streak to 22 games.

26/03/2011 | Sports

LA Lakers continue winning streak with Clippers defeat

The red-hot Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 112-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center yesterday.

16/12/2011 | Entertainment

Basketball star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce

Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorce after more than 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, a representative for the couple said.