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Pacers' Hill to play in Game 6

Indiana Pacers point guard George Hill has been cleared to participate in Saturday's pivotal Game 6 of the team's Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Knicks.

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Ranadive brings the drive to the Kings

Two young employees at Tibco Software Inc. recently challenged the head of the company to a pull-up contest, and Vivek Ranadive didn't hesitate to accept.

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Dwyane Wade surprises local Miami teen at prom

Dwyane Wade would have been in Chicago for a Heat playoff game Friday night if he hadn't helped eliminate the Bulls with a big fourth quarter two nights early.

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Siva admits Burke's block was clean in NCAA championship game

Trey Burke thought he had it all.

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NBA's long-awaited 'Bad Boys' documentary to air on ESPN in 2014

Pistons fans will have to wait a little while for ESPN's Bad Boys retrospective.

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Bloom not off Bulls bolstered by Rose

As Derrick Rose continually dominated the Miami Heat's ball boys during pregame warmups at AmericanAirlines Arena, it became increasingly clear that the Chicago Bulls were largely playing for the future these past two weeks.

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(2) New York Knicks (2-3) at (3) Indiana Pacers (3-2), 8 p.m. (ET)

The New York Knicks staved off elimination against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, but now have to find a way to keep the series going when Game 6 shifts back to Indianapolis Saturday night.

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Georgetown's Otto Porter seems a good fit for Cavaliers

When he was asked to name the NBA teams he felt were the best fit for him, Otto Porter Jr. never hesitated in mentioning the Cavaliers. In fact, it was the first team out of his mouth. Yet he won't be meeting with General Manager Chris Grant or anyone from the team's traveling party during this ...

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76ers general manager Sam Hinkie not just a numbers guy; he's also a fan

New 76ers president of basketball operations and general manager Sam Hinkie might not look the part, with his small, unathletic frame covered in tan pants, a button-down dress shirt and a blue sport jacket.

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Miami Heat wants to be ready for Game 1 this time around

The Miami Heat could have to wait until Monday before learning their opponent in the Eastern Conference finals.