Dwyane Wade

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Heat run riot over Bulls

Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls.

Ray Allen scored 21 points as Miami rebounded from a game one loss to rout Chicago 115-78 on Wednesday, handing the Bulls their most lopsided NBA playoff defeat in franchise history.

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Miami leads NBA playoffs series

LeBron James.

LeBron James and the reigning NBA champion Miami Heat opened their playoff campaign in regal style on Sunday with a wire-to-wire 110-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Bogut back, helps Warriors to victory

Here's a comprehensive list of the highlights of Shane Watson's contributions to Australia's tour of India.

Minneapolis, Minnesota Boomers big man helps Golden State end a four-match losing streak.

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Heat ring in season with victory

Miami's LeBron James looks at his Championship ring.

LeBron James received his long-awaited NBA championship ring on Tuesday, then he and the Miami Heat launched their bid for another with a season-opening 120-107 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Dream team: What price glory?

Dream team members Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan and Clide Drexler receiving their gold medals at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

William C. Rhoden For the United States, the London Games will mark a vexing anniversary: the compromising — some might say the corruption — of an ideal with the introduction of the Dream Team to the Olympic movement.

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Heat sets pace to crush Indiana and lead series

Dwayne Wade

Miami Miami got its swagger back as it handed Indiana the heaviest loss in their NBA play-off history.

First blood for Heat

LeBron James of the Heat.

LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter as the Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics 93-79 today in game one of the NBA...

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Celtics hold off Heat to level NBA finals series

Boston's Paul Pierce hugs Rajon Rondo

Rajon Rondo had 15 points and 15 assists and scored the final three points of the Boston Celtics' 93-91 overtime victory over the Miami Heat to even the NBA eastern conference final series at two...

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Heading to the Finals: Heat top Celtics 101-88 in Game 7

Miami Heat.

LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try.

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Miami take 3-1 NBA finals lead

Miami Heat small forward LeBron James

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

LeBron and Heat eyeing off NBA title

LeBron James

LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship after defeating Oklahoma City Thunder 104-98 in game four of the finals.

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Miami Heat wins NBA championship

LeBron James

The Miami Heat won the NBA Finals on Thursday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to capture the best-of-seven championship series four games to one.

All hail the Heat as Miami players, fans celebrate

LeBron James

The Miami Heat held a downtown victory parade on Monday after winning the NBA finals, with the players riding atop double-decker buses cheered by thousands of people lining the streets.

Wade lifts Heat

Miami Dwyane Wade scores 28 points to lift Miami Heat to victory over Indiana.

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Foul call on soccer grant

Kristina Keneally

Jon Pierik Former NSW premier Kristina Keneally slams $8m federal grant to soccer in Sydney.

Wade ignites Heat's 101-96 win over Nets

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points in the closing minutes as the Miami Heat overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 101-96 in the NBA on Saturday.

Cavaliers rout Bobcats in NBA

LeBron James scored 25 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 94-74 for their eighth straight NBA victory on Saturday.

Bogut leads Bucks to beat Spurs

A pre-game chat with new coach Scott Skiles helped Andrew Bogut snap out of a mini-slump and guide Milwaukee to an 82-78 victory over San Antonio in the NBA.

Bogut misses out on All Star nod

Australia's Andrew Bogut has missed out on a bench spot in this year's NBA All Star game after the reserves were announced for the showpiece event on Friday.

Bogut scores season-high 25 points

Andrew Bogut has scored a season-high 25 points with eight rebounds and three assists to lead the Milwaukee to a 93-89 NBA victory over the Charlotte.