NBA stars face formidable challengers
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Winning a gold medal would ease the sting of two Olympic qualifying defeats for the United States team of NBA stars. But their path to defending the throne is a rocky one, with unbeaten Spain coming up first
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Gordon Gund is about to hit another NBA lottery.
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The headline-grabbing rivalry between Shaquille O&#39;Neal and Kobe Bryant is likely to dominate the opening weeks of the NBA season that begins on Tuesday.
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The NBA is facing serious, serious issues, problems bigger than fan arrests and player suspensions can repair. A season that began with Latrell Sprewell suggesting he would be hard-pressed
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Dwyane Wade, Manu Ginobili, Gilbert Arenas and Rashard Lewis are NBA All-Stars. Jason Kidd and Steve Francis are not &#151; nor are any members of the Sacramento Kings.
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The star of the NBA Finals is being compared with - who else? - Michael Jordan. But the humble Miami Heat superstar deserves better
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Tonight&#39;s game featuring the Miami Heat and their three-time NBA finals MVP Shaquille O&#39;Neal versus the San Antonio Spurs and their two-time NBA Finals MVP Tim Duncan has obvious potential as an early-season championship preview.
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Look for David Stern to come down hard on the principals in Friday&#39;s Pacers-Pistons brawl. With the NBA&#39;s image possibly at stake, many around the league expect him to send a strong message when he makes his final ruling.
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CBC SPORTS ONLINE - If Eric Williams and Aaron Williams are tough on the boards and have a magic potion to win on the road, they&#39;ll be an instant hit with Toronto Raptors fans.
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The status-seekers in menÂs college basketball juggle national exposure, money and the disadvantage of playing top-ranked opponents on the road in the hope of scoring an upset and getting a boost in March.
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There is a chance for fireworks during the NBA&#39;s doubleheader today, but the anticipation of overly physical play in sports often leads to the opposite result.
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With an NBA Finals appearance under their belt, two superstars, and a blazing record, the Dallas Mavericks seemed to not only have numbers on the backs of their jerseys last season, but bull's-eyes, too.
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LeBron James will be harder to stop, and outside shooting will be a crucial factor when the National Basketball Association Finals resume here Sunday, players on both sides say.
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National Basketball Association superstars will set aside slam dunks and 3-pointers this weekend to lift lumber and swing hammers as they help New Orleans rebuild from Hurricane Katrina.
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Rasheed Wallace can be one of the NBA's most complete players at times, making life miserable for opponents at both ends of the court.
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Back when Tracy McGrady was an NBA prodigy, the scoring championships were nice. They looked good on the rÃ©sumÃ© or when shouted during All-Star Game introductions.
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US National Basketball Association stars are concerned that playing in international events is hurting their ability to play their best in quest of a league crown, US media reported.