BASKETBALL

Red Sox slugger shows patriotism and love for Boston.

Pau Gasol and Steve Blake have stepped up in Steve Nash's absence.

The 2013 NBA playoffs betting odds have the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder favored to meet in the finals.

Jeremy Lin had a successful 2012-2013 NBA season with the Houston Rockets.

The draft order has changed a bit, with several teams moving down due to some late season wins

We’re entering a brave new world of Dennis Rodman-related absurdity. Ladies and gentleman, get ready to meet Dennis Rodman, FBI informant.

Here's a look at the New York Knicks' chances in the 2013 NBA Playoffs. How deep a run can they make?

Guan has already gained five years on his hero Tiger Woods.

Fredette is ranked No. 11 in three-point shooting, ahead of illustrious outside shooters like Ray Allen, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant.

Steve Nash returning from injury would help the Los Angeles Lakers in their push towards the playoffs.

A photo of Charles Barkley wearing a tight shirt surfaced online on Monday and has gone viral.

Jay-Z may have spent years promoting the debut season of the Brooklyn Nets, but the rapper and entertainment mogul has decided to sell his minority ownership of the Brooklyn team in order to become an NBA agent.

Iman Shumpert, New York Knicks forward, was forced to remove the Adidas logo he had shaved into the back of his head.

Trey Burke was called for a controversial foul as Louisville beat Michigan in the national championship game.

Chris Christie believes Robert Barchi made a mistake, but not a fireable one.

In a milestone victory for head coach Rick Pitino, Louisville defeated Michigan, 82-76.

The Louisville Cardinals beat the Michigan Wolverines 82-76 Monday night in the 2013 NCAA Championship game.

Louisville guard Kevin Ware, who is sidelined due to a horrific leg injury, will cut the net down at the Georgia Dome if his Cardinals beat Michigan tonight in the NCAA Championship.

Louisville and Michigan will play in the 2013 NCAA Tournament college basketball national championship game.

Jeremy Lin told “60 Minutes” that his race was a reason that he didn’t get any Division 1 scholarship offers.

The betting odds at Las Vegas casinos favor Louisville over Michigan in the 2013 NCAA National Championship Basketball Game.