AFP News - Becky Hammon, the US-born guard who helped Russia capture an Olympic women's basketball medal at the 2008 Olympics, has suffered a broken right middle finger, her Women's NBA club said Monday.

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  • Spurs rain 3s on Grizzlies MB - 5 hours ago

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFP) - The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday's opening game of the NBA's Western Conference finals.

  • LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks on against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Arena on May 15, 2013 in Miami
    James trades jibes with Pacers coach … AFP News - 6 hours ago

    Reigning NBA champion Miami is on the verge of a third consecutive NBA Finals berth, but the Indiana Pacers plan to spoil the repeat bid in the Eastern Conference final … More »James trades jibes with Pacers coach …

    LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks on against the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Arena on May 15, 2013 in Miami

    Reigning NBA champion Miami is on the verge of a third consecutive NBA Finals berth, but the Indiana Pacers plan to spoil the repeat bid in the Eastern Conference final that starts in Miami on Wednesday.

  • NBA: James trades jibes with Pacers … AFP News - 6 hours ago

    Reigning NBA champion Miami is on the verge of a third consecutive NBA Finals berth, but the Indiana Pacers plan to spoil the repeat bid in the Eastern Conference final … More »NBA: James trades jibes with Pacers …

    Reigning NBA champion Miami is on the verge of a third consecutive NBA Finals berth, but the Indiana Pacers plan to spoil the repeat bid in the Eastern Conference final that starts in Miami on Wednesday.

  • Darrell Arthur of the Grizzlies tries to control a rebound against Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs, May 19, 2013
    Spurs thump Grizzlies in series ope … AFP News - Mon, May 20, 2013 9:03 AM PHT

    The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of the NBA's Western Conference finals. More »Spurs thump Grizzlies in series ope …

    Darrell Arthur of the Grizzlies tries to control a rebound against Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs, May 19, 2013

    The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the opening game of the NBA's Western Conference finals.

  • NBA: Spurs thump Grizzlies in series … AFP News - Mon, May 20, 2013 8:09 AM PHT

    The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday's opening game of the NBA's Western Conference fi … More »NBA: Spurs thump Grizzlies in series …

    The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday's opening game of the NBA's Western Conference finals.

  • Grizzlies' Gasol shoots against Spurs' Bonner and Splitter during the second half of Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff basketball game in San Antonio
    Spurs cruise to opening win over Gr … Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013 6:47 AM PHT

    (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine … More »Spurs cruise to opening win over Gr …

    Grizzlies' Gasol shoots against Spurs' Bonner and Splitter during the second half of Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff basketball game in San Antonio

    (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard added 18 and the Spurs wasted little time sending a message to the visiting Grizzlies who are experiencing their first conference …

  • NBA: Conference championship result … AFP News - Mon, May 20, 2013 5:59 AM PHT

    Results on Sunday from the NBA conference championships (all series best-of-seven): More »NBA: Conference championship result …

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

  • Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis
    Pacers hold off Knicks to reach Eastern … AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 12:29 PM PHT

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference … More »Pacers hold off Knicks to reach Eastern …

    Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers shoots the ball against the New York Knicks on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

  • NBA: Pacers hold off Knicks to reach … AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 12:25 PM PHT

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern … More »NBA: Pacers hold off Knicks to reach …

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

  • New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Six
    Pacers hold off Knicks to reach East … AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 11:37 AM PHT

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern … More »Pacers hold off Knicks to reach East …

    New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Six

    Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

  • NBA: Playoff schedule AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 11:11 AM PHT

    NBA playoff semi-final round schedule (all series best-of-seven, games five through seven if necessary): More »NBA: Playoff schedule

    NBA playoff semi-final round schedule (all series best-of-seven, games five through seven if necessary):

  • NBA: Second-round playoff results AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 10:54 AM PHT

    Results on Saturday from the second round of the NBA playoffs (all series best-of-seven): More »NBA: Second-round playoff results

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

  • NBA: Coach K in talks to stay as US … AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013 8:34 AM PHT

    Mike Krzyzewski, who coached US NBA stars to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 but said he was stepping down, is in talks to return through the 2016 Olympics, Sports Illustrated … More »NBA: Coach K in talks to stay as US …

    Mike Krzyzewski, who coached US NBA stars to Olympic gold in 2008 and 2012 but said he was stepping down, is in talks to return through the 2016 Olympics, Sports Illustrated reported on Saturday.

  • The beast lives through hell and loving … MB - Sun, May 19, 2013 3:45 AM PHT

    The PBA television broadcast panel has coined a phrase for it: "The Calvin Crash." More »The beast lives through hell and loving …

    The PBA television broadcast panel has coined a phrase for it: "The Calvin Crash."

  • New York Knicks' Chris Copeland celebrates a basket in the second half with his teammate Carmelo Anthony during the Knicks' 85-75 win over the Indiana Pacers' in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in New York
    NBA - Knicks seek productive sidekick … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013 5:12 AM PHT

    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 … More »NBA - Knicks seek productive sidekick …

    New York Knicks' Chris Copeland celebrates a basket in the second half with his teammate Carmelo Anthony during the Knicks' 85-75 win over the Indiana Pacers' in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in New York

    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 …

  • Miami Heat's James is defended by Sacramento Kings' Evans and Salmons during NBA basketball game in Miami
    Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013 5:11 AM PHT

    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 … More »Sacramento Kings owners reach deal to …

    Miami Heat's James is defended by Sacramento Kings' Evans and Salmons during NBA basketball game in Miami

    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 …

  • NBA: Kings sold to group led by India's … AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013 5:11 AM PHT

    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 … More »NBA: Kings sold to group led by India's …

    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.

  • New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony reacts as he has his shot blocked by Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in New York
    Knicks seek productive sidekick for … Reuters - Sat, May 18, 2013 5:09 AM PHT

    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 … More »Knicks seek productive sidekick for …

    New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony reacts as he has his shot blocked by Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series in New York

    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 …

  • Spurs finish off Warriors MB - Sat, May 18, 2013 5:07 AM PHT

    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 … More »Spurs finish off Warriors

    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.