Chris Paul ran circles around the Los Angeles Lakers in a scintillating performance to lead his New Orleans Hornets to a 109-100 upset victory over the defending champions in their NBA playoff series opener Sunday.
Defending champions Guangdong Dongguan shrugged off an 18-point deficit to hammer down a 96-91 victory against Xinjiang Guanghui on road to level 1-1 in the best-of-seven series CBA finals here on Sunday.
The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee's call.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for comments directed at a referee during a recent game that have been strongly criticised by leading gay rights groups.
LeBron and the Heat took firm control of the Eastern Conference's second seed with a crushing 100-77 triumph over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday to open a four-game lead at the top of the Eastern Conference.
Paul has 28 pts and 10 assists as New Orleans beat Houston 101-93
Danny Granger scored 25 points on Wednesday to help the Indiana Pacers clinch their first NBA playoff berth since 2006 with a 136-112 victory over Washington.
LeBron James acquired a minority stake in Liverpool soccer club on Wednesday.
Connecticut defeated Butler 53-41 on Monday and won the NCAA basketball tournament for the third time.
Miami's super trio combines for 94 points and 33 rebounds to pick up eighth victory in nine games
The Memphis Grizzlies boosted their confidence - and their NBA playoff hopes - with a 111-104 victory over the league-leading San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.