8:15 a.m. EST November 9, 2013  SAN ANTONIO – The big-time billing of this Western Conference bout was gone before tip off.

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2:35 a.m. EDT June 2, 2013 INDIANAPOLIS — Game 7 became a certainty in the Eastern Conference finals after one key call didn't go the Miami Heat's way Saturday, and they exploded in reaction. But this time, not for a win.LeBron James and assistant Dave Fizdale were called for technical fouls in the fourth quarter after an offensive foul on James, right as the Heat were pushing for a comeback from a 17-point deficit. "I had to run down the court to avoid being thrown out. I thought it was a pretty bad call," said James,

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November 1, 2013 at 3:49pm EDT The Los Angeles Lakers stunned the NBA  on opening night with a win over the Clippers, throwing out of whack so many preconceptions of what the purple and gold would look like this season.

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May 19, 2013 5:45 AM EDT Can baseball continue to define an America that’s fending off decline rather than rocketing to the top? Yes, look beyond major league to the lowest level of the minor leagues. First-time author Lucas Mann recounts the season he spent with the single-A Clinton LumberKings.

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9:15 p.m. EDT September 28, 2013  SEATTLE (AP) — Brad Miller thought the ball would stay inside the foul pole. His manager wasn't so sure.

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2:49 p.m. EDT April 15, 2013 HICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, including an electronic video screen that is nearly three times as large as the one currently atop the centerfield bleachers of the 99-year-old ballpark.

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The best player alive deserves the MVP award. It’s time to quiet down about narrative. LeBron James was magnificent in Game 7. The numbers speak for themselves–37 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, with 5-10 shooting from beyond

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12:46a.m. EST March 28, 2013: After the San Antonio Spurs' 130-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings Friday, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said All-Star point Tony Parker will be out for "a while."Turns out, a while is about four weeks. An MRI on Parker's left ankle confirmed a grade 2 sprain, the team said in a news release Saturday.

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