NBA
Spurs beat Oklahoma, Cavaliers sitting pretty
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference NBA semi-final series.
Big blow to Golden State
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is expected to miss several weeks after an MRI revealed a Grade One MCL sprain in his right knee.
NBA to have shirt sponsorship
The NBA became the first major North American sports league to announce plans to put ads on jerseys in a move that opens up a significant new revenue stream.
Nights' Sport - United States of America
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott likes fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks... Los Angeles are finally getting a National Football League team back; and National Basketball… Audio
Sean Marks moves to Brooklyn Nets as general manager
Former New Zealand NBA basketball player Sean Marks is to take over as general manager of the Brooklyn Nets.
LeBron among expanded Dream Team squad for Rio
LeBron James headlined a group of 30 finalists named by USA Basketball who will compete for a spot on the men's team for the Rio Olympics.
Other Sports & The Overseas Sports Correspondents - SPORT USA
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott has a penchant for fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks... the upcoming retirement of Kobe Bryant of the NBA's Los Angeles Laker. Audio
NBA ref comes out following abuse
Veteran NBA basketball referee Bill Kennedy has revealed he is gay after being the subject of homophobic insults from Sacramento guard Rajon Rondo.
Warriors' 24-game NBA winning streak ends
The Golden State Warriors' incredible 24-game winning streak in NBA basketball has finally come to an end.
LeBron James just did it
The sporswear manufacturer Nike have signed the Cleveland NBA basketball star LeBron James to a lifetime deal.
Adams bad shooting excites fans
The New Zealand NBA basketball player Steven Adams has made a few fans in Washington.
Sport : USA
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott has a penchant for fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks; Major League Baseball playoffs are advancing toward the World Series; progress in… Audio
Webster's NBA dream over
The Tall Blacks and New Zealand Breakers basketballer Corey Webster's NBA dream is over, for now at least.
Webster closing in on NBA dream
Tall Blacks star Corey Webster's dreams of playing in the NBA have taken another step towards reality.
Tall Black invited to train with NBA team
Breakers and Tall Blacks basketballer Corey Webster has flown to the United States for a workout with NBA team the New Orleans Pelicans.
Sports Correspondent : USA
US sport with LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott. Audio