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The Boston Celtics gained a measure of revenge from last season's disheartening loss in the NBA Finals by routing the Los Angeles Lakers 109-96 on Sunday.

The struggling Indiana Pacers have fired coach Jim O'Brien, the team said Sunday.

There's a host of sports on television this weekend, so take a look at the best of what the sports world has to offer for your viewing pleasure to end your week.

LeBron James and his Miami Heat team mate Dwyane Wade were both picked for the NBA All-Stars Thursday, joining Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and Amar'e Stoudemire in an Eastern Conference starting team overflowing with talent.

The Memphis Grizzlies' has been suspended by the NBA for 10 games following a positive test for DEHA, a performance-enhancing drug that is banned by the league.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was listed as number one on the second annual Bloomberg BusinessWeek/Horrow Sports Ventures Power 100 list.

Last night, college basketball's best-kept secret was introduced to the world, but don't expect Jimmer Fredette to replicate his collegiate success in the NBA.

11-time NBA Finals winner and current Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson plans to retire once and for all following the current season.

The New York Knicks have not won a championship in nearly 40 years but they are the most valuable team in the National Basketball Association with an estimated worth of $655 million, according to latest Forbes valuations of the NBA's 30 teams.

Kevin Durant scored 47 points, matching the season's highest tally, and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-117 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

NBA stars Shaquille O'Neal and Lamar Odom have been named in a federal class-action lawsuit against Power Balance, makers of faux new age bracelets.

During the 4th quarter of last night's rout of the Utah Jazz, Lamar Odom of the Lakers hit a running one-hander over the backboard while heading out of bounds.

The Boston Celtics brushed aside Cleveland in a 112-95 blowout on Tuesday to send the NBA-worst Cavaliers to an 18th consecutive defeat.

Last night, Brook Lopez and Rudy Gay both hit game-winning baskets for their teams, watch the videos inside.

Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points and the New York Knicks pulled away in the closing stages to end a six-game losing steak with a 115-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday.

Spanish basketball prodigy Ricky Rubio has shown signs of regression this season and appears willing to remain in Europe rather than play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant, already considered one of the best players in the NBA, hit his first career game-winning shot Saturday night. Watch inside.

Carmelo Anthony got off to a sluggish start but caught fire in the third quarter as the Denver Nuggets crushed the Indiana Pacers 121-107 on Sunday.

The Washington Wizards capped a stunning comeback in the final minute to upset the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics 85-83 on Saturday.

Five years ago today, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. Relive one of Kobe's career-defining moments with this video.

After the Miami Heat dominated the NBA's off-season, the Chicago Bulls quietly jumped out to the franchise's best start since the Jordan years. Do they have enough firepower to compete with the NBA's elite?

The Chicago Bulls recovered from a dismal third quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 82-77 in a defensive battle Thursday.

The Atlanta Hawks handed the ailing Miami Heat a season-high fourth straight loss with a 93-89 overtime victory on Tuesday that spoiled the return of LeBron James to the lineup.

One of the most egregious fashion trends of the past 15 to 20 years has undoubtedly been the proliferation of baseball caps – not just in the United States, but now across much of the world.

Basketball superstar LeBron James plans to launch a digital cartoon series online in association with MTV and Spring Hill Productions.

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The eyes of all Boston Celtic (30-9) fans will be on superstar Kevin Garnett, who is expected to be back in the lineup tonight against the Orlando Magic (26-14) after the big man missed nine games.

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer will miss Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a sprained left ankle, the team said on its website (nba.com/bulls) on Sunday.

The league-leading San Antonio Spurs streaked past the slumping Dallas Mavericks to record a comfortable 101-89 win over their Southwest Division rivals on Friday.