LeBron James and Kevin Durant were on course to meet in an epic Finals rematch. But a shocking injury might derail those plans.
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Keeping ScoreMarch Madness
After Horrific Injury, What Now For Louisville’s Kevin Ware?
Why Ward’s injury will take a psychological, as well as physical, toll
The 17 Worst Mascots of March Madness
Mascots are supposed to bring luck and rouse competitive energy for the team that they represent—usually, they range from ferocious animals to warriors who embody the spirit of the school. How hard can that be? Still, some …
TIME Explains: Who to Watch This NBA Season
The stars gather in Los Angeles, a team moves to Brooklyn, a commissioner shapes his legacy: we break down the 2012-2013 NBA season.
Top 10 Most Hated Sports-Team Owners
Jeremy Lin’s exodus from New York has secured Knicks owner James Dolan in the annals of the least popular sports-team owners. Here are a few other big, bad sportsmen.
Why I’m Rooting for the Spurs (Or Hell, the Thunder Too)
As a businessman, David Stern couldn’t possibly have been too happy last weekend; in the span of less than 36 hours, the NBA commissioner watched not one, but both teams from Los Angeles get bounced from the second round of the …
New York Jets Sign Australian Rugby Star Hayden Smith, Who’s Never Played Professional Football Before
What could possibly go wrong?
March Madness Game Helps Strengthen Anglo-American Bond
Boys will be boys: there’s nothing like a little international diplomacy served up amid layups and three-pointers. President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron were on hand at Tuesday evening’s March Madness …
Northwestern Sits Out the Big Dance Again: Why Wildcats Sports Seem Hopeless
It may appear a curious coincidence that Northwestern’s sports complex is located adjacent to one of the best hospitals in the Chicago area. But when your team acquires a nickname like the Cardiac Cats, it becomes a pleasant …
Keeping ScoreBasketball
Asian-American Inspiration: How Jeremy Lin Is Changing Hoops Culture
Sports fans everywhere are caught up in the mania surrounding New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. But Lin’s impact is most personal, and most satisfying, among a subset of Asian Americans: those who, like Lin, grew up with …
Keeping ScoreMarch Madness
College Basketball: Why It’s Harder Than Ever to Stay Undefeated
Up until Thursday’s game, Murray State University had a 23-0 record. But there hasn’t been a completely undefeated team since 1976 — and for good reason.
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The Dream Team Gets Dreamier: Team USA Adds Blake Griffin to Olympic Pool
The 20-player group will be narrowed down to a final dozen by June. Which NBA stars will get cut?
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The NBA Is Back — With a Brand-New Trading Disaster
As the season begins, Chris Paul is not a Los Angeles Laker, and David Stern is the most-hated man in basketball.
