New Jersey Nets still believe they are in the race for Carmelo Anthony, and, if not, owner Mikhail Prokhorov thinks at least they made it harder for the New York Knicks.
Laker scores 37 points as West wins over the East 148-143 in All-Star Game
Caroline Wozniacki, celebrated with the 13th title of her career, the Dubai Open, on Sunday after outplaying Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-1, 6-3.
NBA All-Star Game MVP Kobe Bryant also wowed his multitude of fans on Sunday with his vocal skills during the launch of his Sprite basketball theme song, co-performed with Asian pop superstar Jay Chou, called The Heaven & Earth Challenge.
Lionel Messi settled Barcelona nerves with a late goal to earn a thrilling 2-1 home victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday, ending a turbulent week for the Catalans on a positive note.
Members of the NBA East All-Stars team throw chalk in the air, imitating the pre-game ritual of the Miami Heat's LeBron James, before the NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles.
Blake Griffin soared over an automobile and into a new stratosphere on Saturday with an awe-inspiring performance to win the NBA's slam dunk contest.
Sports powerhouse China still has lots of work to do in lifting its overall strength as soccer, basketball and volleyball have hit lean times.
Just like the towering dunks he has become famous for in his rookie season, Blake Griffin has some pretty lofty goals he wants to achieve before his NBA career is finished.
John Wall was chosen as the Most Valued player at the NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge on Friday by handing out 22 assists and collecting 12 points in Rookie's 148-140 victory over Sophomore.
Caroline Wozniacki regained the world No 1 ranking from Kim Clijsters in the strangest surroundings on Friday as a 6-2, 6-4 win over Shahar Peer carried her into the semifinals of the Dubai Open.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded to safeguard the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi against the "possible provocations".