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Report: Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony Has Partial Tear In Shoulder
Anthony first hurt his left shoulder on April 14 against the Pacers. Now it seems he played the entire playoff run — 12 games — with a partially torn labrum.
NBA Playoff Schedule
Conference Finals have arrived. See the official schedule of games, scored and seeding.
Bernstein: Other NBA Teams Try Hard, Too
Four NBA teams remain in the running for the title, and the never-say-die Bulls are not one of them because, well, they died.
Photo: Twin Brother Of Jason Collins Sports ‘I’m The Straight One’ Shirt
Since coming out as the NBA’s first openly gay player, Jason Collins’ life has been a whirlwind.
Baffoe: Without Rose’s Shadow Butler Shined
Jimmy Butler has been a huge part of this Chicago basketball season even existing in the second round of the playoffs, which, while not exactly a medal of honor, is still better than many expected with all the obstacles that had to be dealt with—no superstar, injuries and illnesses, Scalabrine withdrawal, etc.
Heat Beat Bulls To Take 3-1 Series Lead
LeBron James scored 27 points and the Miami Heat nearly matched a franchise record for points allowed in a playoff game, pounding the listless and short-handed Chicago Bulls 88-65 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Miami Takes 2-1 Series Lead Against Bulls
LeBron James came on strong down the stretch to finish with 25 points, Chris Bosh added 20 points and 19 rebounds, and the Miami Heat followed up the most lopsided playoff win in franchise history with a 104-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Baffoe: Why Some Athletes Are Homophobes
In much the same way rule changes have been implemented in youth sports to make them safer in hopes the grown-up games evolve—changing a culture of violence in hockey, for example—the prejudicial culture in sports needs to change from early on.
San Antonio Spurs – Golden State Warriors Game 3 Preview
The confident aura the Golden State Warriors are giving off right now might be the only thing brighter than those yellow shirts every home fan is expected to be wearing again for Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at ear-piercing Oracle Arena.
Bulls, Heat Prepare For Friday’s Pivotal Game 3
The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are getting ready for Friday’s pivotal game 3.
Stoudemire Return Is Baffling Self-Sabotage By Knicks
John Schmeelk: The chances that coach Mike Woodson ends up looking good for this decision are slim to none.
Sports Verdict: Who’s The Bigger X-Factor? Kevin Durant Vs. Carmelo Anthony
With the game, series, or season on the line, would you rather have Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Durant on your squad?
Bulls Take Game 1 From Heat, 93-86
Nate Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and 14 rebounds while playing every second for the third straight game, and the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on Monday night to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Baffoe: For The Bulls Nothing May Be A Real Cool Hand
What we got here with the Bulls is failure to communicate.
Nets Force Game 7 With 95-92 Win
Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets again avoided elimination, beating the short-handed Chicago Bulls 95-92 Thursday to tie their first-round series at 3.
Bernstein: Gay-Affirming NHL Way Ahead Of The Game
When it comes to acceptance of gay players, the NHL is already way ahead of the NBA.
ESPN’s Broussard Stands By Anti-Gay Comments
In the wake of NBA center Jason Collins publicly coming out of the closet on Monday, many sports pundits offered their views on homosexuality.
NBA Center Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay
In a feature piece from Sports Illustrated, Wizards center Jason Collins admitted he is gay.
Chandler, Knicks Expect Celtics To ‘Play With Pride’ In Emotional Return To Boston
The Celtics need a pick-me-up after losing the opening two games of their first-round playoff series against the Knicks. The city of Boston could use one, too, after a traumatic two weeks of bombings and manhunts and grieving.
Bulls Take Series Lead Over Nets With 79-76 Win
The Bulls had no field goals and two foul shots in the final 5:46 of the game, but still managed to beat the Nets for the second time in the postseason. They will try to grab a 3-1 lead when the series resumes in a quick turnaround Saturday afternoon.



