By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James scored the game-winning points in the dying embers of overtime as the Miami Heat held off a determined Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals opener on Wednesday. If broadcasters were concerned that another easy series win for Miami would further damage …

LeBron James drove for a game-winning layup as time expired to give the Miami Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday in game one of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Results on Wednesday from the NBA conference championships (all series best-of-seven):

After striking a £66 million partnership deal with the Premier League club to run a new MLS franchise, Yankees president Randy Levine wants bring baseball to the United Kingdom

REUTERS - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron …

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery and the top overall pick for the second time in three years on Tuesday. The Cavaliers were able to edge out the Orlando Magic, who had the highest probability of winning the top selection, as they continue to rebuild a franchise reeling from the loss of LeBron …

The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in overtime and stretch their lead in the NBA Western Conference finals to 2-0.

The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in overtime on Tuesday and stretch their lead in the NBA Western Conference finals to 2-0.

REUTERS - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Up by 14 in the fourth, the Spurs failed to score in the last …

The Cleveland Cavaliers nabbed the number one selection in next month's NBA draft, winning the draft lottery for the second time in three years.

The Cleveland Cavaliers nabbed the number one selection in next month's NBA draft, winning the draft lottery for the second time in three years on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant pledged $1 million through his charitable foundation toward tornado relief efforts, as the NBA team also vowed to aid its stricken city.

The Los Angeles Clippers, ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs, said they won't bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro.

NBA great Michael Jordan wants to get Charlotte buzzing again, applying to the NBA to re-name his Charlotte Bobcats the Hornets.

NBA great Michael Jordan wants to get Charlotte buzzing again, applying to the NBA to re-name his Charlotte Bobcats the Hornets.

The Los Angeles Clippers, ousted in the first round of the NBA playoffs, said Tuesday they won't bring back head coach Vinny Del Negro.

San Francisco and Houston awarded 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls NEW YORK (Reuters) - San Francisco and Houston were chosen on Tuesday as host cities for the 2016 and 2017 Super Bowls after National Football League (NFL) team owners voted for the two ahead of Miami. The San Francisco Bay Area will host the 50th Super Bowl in …