LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past the Houston Rockets, 124-115. Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Fred VanVleet of the Houston Rockets during the third quarter during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Jan. 12. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while being guarded by Ayo Dosunmu of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the team said on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers (AFP) Leonard was NBA Finals Most Valuable Player when he won the title with the San Antonio...
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has opened himself up to the possibility of suiting up as a PBA import after his ongoing stint with Strong Group. The 38-year-old signed with the Filipino squad ahead of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Tournament which tips off in nine days on Jan....
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Lakers edged past the Toronto Raptors 132-131 in a thrilling NBA clash on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot during the first half of a game against the Toronto Raptors at...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Indiana Pacers overcame a scary injury to star point guard Tyrese Haliburton before beating the in-form Boston Celtics, 133-131, on Monday, Jan. 8, in the NBA. Bennedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game NBA losing streak on Sunday, Jan. 7, clawing out a 106-103 victory in a cross-town tussle with the LA Clippers -- one of the hottest teams in the league. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Amir...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies surged past the floundering Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 5, drilling 23 three-pointers to hand LeBron James and company their fourth straight NBA defeat, 127-113. Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts as he is fouled on his drive to the basket...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum combined for 51 points as the New Orleans Pelicans upset the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 in the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Jaime Jaquez Jr. of the Miami Heat dunks past LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers as Max...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers introduced prized Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Wednesday, Dec. 27, hours after confirming they had inked him to a 12-year deal worth a reported $325 million. New Los Angeles Dodger Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, speaks during his...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics used a hot start and a strong finish to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-115, on Monday, Dec. 25, in a Christmas clash of storied NBA franchises. Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics blocks a shot by LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers in the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Rams took control in the NFL's NFC playoff race on Thursday, Dec. 21, fending off a late New Orleans rally for a 30-22 victory over the Saints. Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter...
