PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 23: Brandon Roy #7 of the Portland Trail Blazers runs down court after making a shot to overcome a 23 point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 84-82 in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2011 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NBA Former NBA star shot due to heroic act

FORMER NBA star Brandon Roy has been injured in a gang-related shooting, according to a report.

Huge coup for Lightning

Huge coup for Lightning
ADELAIDE Lightning coach Chris Lucas says signing WNBA star Abby Bishop for the coming WNBL season is a huge coup.

Dubs bounce Ingles, Exum, Jazz in Game 1

Dubs bounce Ingles, Exum, Jazz in Game 1
AUSSIE Joe Ingles battled as Dante Exum showed signs of life in Utah’s 106-94 loss to Golden State in Game 1 of their playoff series as Boston’s Isaiah Thomas lit up Washington.

NBL’s Melbourne United to play in China

NBL’s Melbourne United to play in China
MELBOURNE United will play an exhibition match in China as the National Basketball League’s renewed push into lucrative Asian markets gathers steam.

Lauren Jackson’s ‘nightmare’

Lauren Jackson’s ‘nightmare’
SHE’S now living life as a new mum but basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed it wasn’t long ago she lived the “nightmare’’ of weaning herself off painkillers and sleeping tablets.

United leads NBL’s bold move into China

United leads NBL’s bold move into China
MELBOURNE United will play an exhibition game in China against Jiangsu Dragons as part of the NBL’s surge into the basketball-mad Asian market.

Opals gig for Flames coach Chambers

Opals gig for Flames coach Chambers
SHE helped turn the fortunes of the Sydney Uni Flames and now coach Cheryl Chambers will have a role in the future of the Opals heading to the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.

Wrap: LeBron’s Happy Hour, Spurs’ nightmare

Wrap: LeBron’s Happy Hour, Spurs’ nightmare
WATCH: So dominant in Cleveland’s opening NBA playoffs victory over Toronto, LeBron James even had time to consider skolling a spectator’s beer.

Short and Sweet: Jillaroos testing waters

Short and Sweet: Jillaroos testing waters
RUGBY League fans will get a preview of what they can expect at the World Cup later this year when the Jillaroos tackle the Kiwis Ferns. SHORT and SWEET sports wrap

Harden, Rockets shoot down Spurs

Harden, Rockets shoot down Spurs
HOUSTON has stunned the San Antonio Spurs with an unstoppable three-point barrage to claim Game 1 of their second round NBA playoff series.

Larry Bird steps down from Pacers role

Larry Bird steps down from Pacers role
THE Indiana Pacers have officially announced that Larry Bird is stepping down as president of basketball operations.

Brutal fix for NBA’s most disappointing team

Brutal fix for NBA’s most disappointing team
THE Los Angeles Clippers are the NBA powerhouse that never was. With their big-name roster again failing in the playoffs, it’s time for at least one ruthless cut.

Old salt for Pirates

Old salt for Pirates
MICK Downer cant wait to get back to the Fish Tank.

Phillips strong in basketball return

Phillips strong in basketball return
Her shooting radar was well off but AFLW best and fairest Erin Phillips has performed strongly in her first basketball game since winning the premiership with Adelaide.

Pierce retires from NBA with ‘no regrets’

Pierce retires from NBA with ‘no regrets’
PAUL Pierce said he departs the NBA with ‘no regrets’ despite the bitter disappointment of the Clippers’ first-round playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.

NBA Playoffs: Ingles, Exum through to semi-finals

NBA Playoffs: Ingles, Exum through to semi-finals
THE Warriors will face Utah after the Jazz beat the Clippers in Game 7, while Boston got off to a strong start in their semi-final series against Washington.