BASKETBALL

The teams were tied 70-70 with just 21 seconds left in overtime in the Division 1 NCAA basketball game on Jan. 5. Louisiana-Lafayette inbounded the ball, but the team had six players on the floor. Nobody seem to notice, however -- not even the game's referees. Elfrid Payton took the ball to a game-winning layup with three seconds left, and the time expired with the Ragin' Cajuns claiming the 72-70 victory.

The Sacramento Kings named Keith Smart as the team's new head coach on Thursday after firing Paul Westphal following a 2-5 start to the season.

By now, you have probably seen the viral video of Connell High basketball player Cole Vanderbilt and his hard fouls. Vanderbilt is arguably the most hated basketball player on the Internet right now because many believe his fouls are not just hard: they are downright dirty and potentially dangerous.

Westphal will be replaced by assistant Keith Smart.

A video of a basketball game between Connell and Highland High in Washington went viral on YouTube, and turned number 34 on Connell, Cole Vanderbilt, into the ire of the internet.

John McCain endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Wednesday, ahead of the New Hampshire primary,.

The Spurs lost guard Manu Ginobli to a broken hand.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph's injury may relegate him to the bench for six to eight weeks, according to the Grizzlies organization.

A typo by the Charlotte Observer noted that injured New York Knicks point guard Baron Davis was suffering from a herniated dick instead of his actual herniated disc injury.

A local Boca Raton baker named Alethea Hickman is angered after a birthday cake costing $3,000 she made for LeBron James was rejected by the Miami Heat forward, even though it was free.

ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe has seen herself become a hot topic after getting caught shoving another reporter out of the way in order to interview Michigan coach Brady Hoke.

Gene Bartown, basketball coach at the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB), died on Tuesday from stomach cancer. He was 81.

The former BYU guard scored 17 points in 29 minutes.

Rodman knew that Rick's Cabaret had momentarily launched a topless basketball league with Spud Webb, a former NBA star with the Atlanta Hawks. Currently, Webb is in charge of the NBA Development League team the Texas Legends. But Rodman hopes his topless team -- once he gets it together -- can face Rick's Cabaret's team in a charity game.

Rodman heard that Rick's Cabaret was launching a topless basketball league with Spud Webb, a former NBA star with the Atlanta Hawks. Currently, Webb is in charge of the NBA Development League team the Texas Legends. Rodman hopes his topless team and face Rick's Cabaret's team in a charity game, according to MSNBC.com.

Kobe Bryant's injured wrist did not prevent the All Star guard from lifting the LA Lakers to a 99-82 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Thursday.

U.S. basketball legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.

The Toronto Raptors delivered every ounce of effort they promised fans before their NBA home opener against Indiana on Wednesday but it would not be enough to secure the victory as the Pacers ran out 90-85 winners.

When we look back on how college athletics fared in 2011, we will remember it much more for the disgraces - Jerry Sandusky and Bernie Fine on the top of that list - than some of the good stories - UConn's Kemba Walker and BYU's Jimmer Fredette.

Oklahoma City Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook got into a public spat in front of thousands of basketball fans on Wednesday in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Kobe and Vanessa Bryant have been married for ten years.