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CHECK THE FACTS: Media professor breaks first law of journalism
Glenda Daniels’ misguided opinion piece casts doubt on future of SA’s media education
WATCH: Kevin Durant stars as Phoenix Suns beat Dallas Mavericks
In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks made it nine straight wins with a thrilling victory in double overtime against the second-placed Boston Celtics.
Luka Doncic scores 51 as Dallas NBA win streak reaches six
Luka Doncic scored 51 points at the Dallas Maverick beat the Brooklyn Nets for their sixth straight NBA win on Saturday night.
WATCH: Kawhi Leonard produces fireworks as Los Angeles Clippers down Lakers again
The Clippers, who hope Leonard's return from a torn knee ligament will take them to a first NBA title, beat the 17-time champion Lakers for the eighth straight time.
WATCH: New Orleans Pelicans devour Brooklyn Nets as NBA season off to explosive start
Brandon Ingram scored 28 points and Williamson -- playing his first regular-season game in more than 17 months -- scored 25 as he returns from the foot injury that sidelined him for a season.
NBA’s Miami Heat sign Tyler Herro with four-year $130m contract extension
Multiple reports said the deal was worth an average of $30 million per season with performance incentives over the life of the contract that could make it worth as much as $130 million.
USA surge into women’s basketball World Cup semis
The victory made it a 10th consecutive World Cup that the Americans have gone undefeated before the last four, as they target a 11th title and fourth in a row.
WATCH: Argentinean Manu Ginobili joins NBA Hall of Fame
Manu Ginobili, a creative and unpredictable guard whose celebrated ‘Euro-step’ stymied defenders, was greeted by cheers of ‘Ma-nuuu, Ma-nuuu’ as he spoke at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Golden State Warriors face LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Boston Celtics in NBA openers
Defending champion Golden State will host the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston will entertain Philadelphia when the 2022-23 NBA season opens.
LeBron James questions US efforts to bring Women’s NBA star Brittney Griner back from Russian prison
Griner remains in a Russian prison after pleading guilty to possessing drugs, traces of which authorities found on vape equipment in her luggage five months ago.
Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks to reach NBA final
The Warriors won the best-of-seven Western Conference finals 4-1 and will seek a first title since 2018.
Luka Doncic vaults Dallas Mavericks to win over Golden State Warriors
No team in the 75-year history of the NBA has ever come back from 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.
Golden State Warriors on the brink as Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins sink Dallas Mavericks
Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals on Sunday with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Steph Curry leads Warriors to comeback victory over Mavericks
A pulsating clash in San Francisco saw the Warriors recover after trailing by as much as 19 points at one stage in the first half.
Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors outgun Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks in series opener
Stephen Curry scored 21 points as the Golden State Warriors bottled up Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to win their Western Conference finals series opener 112-87 on Wednesday.
Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics advance as Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns exit NBA playoffs
Luka Doncic led a stunning Dallas Mavericks rout of the top-seeded Phoenix Suns while the Boston Celtics eliminated the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks on a day of NBA playoff upsets on Sunday.
Miami Heat beat Philadelphia 76ers to reach NBA East finals, Dallas Mavericks force game 7 against Phoenix Suns
The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA's Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday as the Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination in the West.
WATCH: Chris Paul rises for Suns in victory over Mavericks
Paul scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter as Western Conference top seeds Phoenix broke open a close game, withstanding a 35-point performance from Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
WATCH: Jayson Tatum propels Boston Celtics to series sweep over Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant delivered a towering 39-point display for the Nets, but it was not enough to stop the powerful Celtics' line-up from sealing a 116-112 victory at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
WATCH: Nets staring at elimination as Celtics surge ahead in NBA Playoffs
Jayson Tatum scored 39 points to lead the Celtics in a 109-103 victory over the Nets in Brooklyn that pushed their lead in the NBA Eastern Conference first-round series to 3-0.
WATCH: Jalen Brunson leads Mavericks to victory over Utah in NBA playoffs
The Mavericks made a team-record 22 3-pointers but committed only three turnovers, tying an NBA playoff record.
LeBron James and Lakers staring at elimination after Denver defeat
With LeBron James looking on from the sidelines, a patched-up Lakers team was unable to contain Jokic down the stretch as the Nuggets powered to a 129-118 win at the Lakers' Crypto. com Arena.
Mavericks and Heat surge into NBA playoffs
The Cavs' defeat meant either the Eastern Conference-leading Heat or Celtics would be sure of a berth, and it was a tense finish in Boston.
Injury-hit Cavaliers welcome Mavericks
The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft is averaging 14. 9 points, 8. 3rebounds and 1. 7 blocks. The Rookie of the Year candidate is expected to miss Cleveland's home game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday and likely a few more.
Luka Doncic, Mavericks end Grizzlies' win streak, Warriors rout Bulls
Luka Doncic recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 40th career triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks thumped the Memphis Grizzlies.