By Eric M. Johnson (Reuters) - The owners of the Sacramento Kings basketball franchise have struck a tentative deal to sell the California team to local investors after the National Basketball Association denied a proposal to move the team to Seattle, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said on Friday. The deal by an investor …

A group led by software magnate Vivek Ranadive of India has purchased the NBA's Sacramento Kings and will keep the team in the California capital, the city's mayor confirmed on Friday.

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony's scoring prowess has powered the New York Knicks all season but he may need someone to fill the role of sidekick in order to stave off playoff elimination against the Indiana Pacers. With defensive-minded Indiana focused on stopping Anthony, a potent second option could …

OAKLAND, California - The San Antonio Spurs held off a furious final rally to beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 on Thursday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.

Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 28 points and the New York Knicks staved off elimination Thursday with a wire-to-wire 85-75 victory over Indiana in game five of their second round NBA playoff series.

The San Antonio Spurs booked a return trip to the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday, holding off the Golden State Warriors 94-82 to win their second-round playoff series.

The San Antonio Spurs booked a return trip to the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday, holding off the Golden State Warriors 94-82 to win their second-round playoff series.

REUTERS - The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals after closing out the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game Six of their semi-final series on Thursday. Led by Tim Duncan's 19 points, the second-seeded Spurs claimed victory on the road in Oakland to seal a 4-2 triumph in the best-of-seven series and …

Results on Thursday from the second round of the NBA playoffs (all series best-of-seven):

Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 28 points and the New York Knicks staved off elimination Thursday with a wire-to-wire 85-75 victory over Indiana in game five of their second round NBA playoff series.

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Knicks avoided elimination by beating the Pacers 85-75 on Thursday to send their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series back to Indiana for Game Six. Led by 28 points from league scoring champion Carmelo Anthony, the desperate Knicks played with determination on defence …

Results on Thursday from the second round of the NBA playoffs (all series best-of-seven):

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance to the conference finals against the defending …

Beckham bows out on a high MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England's best known footballer David Beckham announced his retirement on Thursday after a career laden with trophies and glamour that had a worldwide impact that went way beyond soccer. The 38-year-old former England captain, who this month helped Paris St Germain …

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill will miss Thursday's Game Five of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals against the New York Knicks because of a concussion, the team said. The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can advance to the conference finals against the defending …

Michael Jordan was better at leading his players into games while Kobe Bryant was a win-at-all-costs superstar who could score 81 points by himself if needed, Phil Jackson writes in a new book.

By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - David Beckham's impact on soccer always went well beyond his performances on the field and nowhere was that more evident than in the United States where he became the sport's first household name since Pele. Beckham's two Major League Soccer titles are unlikely to feature near the top of …