Small market teams' success in NBA Playoffs

Source : JON KRAWCZYNSKI | The Associated Press

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are locked in a rousing series with some of the biggest stars in the sport, some of the most raucous crowds in the league and television ratings that are nearing record highs.

Pacquiao needs to be impressive

Source : TIM DAHLBERG | The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) The gym had been cleared, and the wait for Manny Pacquiao had begun. He would spar six rounds this day to prepare for his fight with Timothy Bradley, and there was security at the door of the Wild Card to make sure no one but the usual entourage and assorted fight types were on hand to watch.

Docs show Pacquiao-Mayweather almost happened in 2010

Source : Kevin Lole, Yahoo Sports

LAS VEGAS – Though sports fans remain desperate to see Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight Manny Pacquiao, in 2010 the superstar boxers came closer to fighting than anyone previously realized, according to a document obtained by Yahoo! Sports.

Roach : No rematch

Source : Manila Bulletin

LOS ANGELES — No rematch.

Lead trainer Freddie Roach said there’s no way Manny Pacquiao is going to lose to Tim Bradley next week in Las Vegas.

Smart Gilas II formed

Source : Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - Smart Gilas II has been formally formed, and coach Chot Reyes and the members of the national training pool are looking forward to start their training and preparation for the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship.

NBA Draft Lottery : Hornets win #1 pick

Source : NBA.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- New owner, and now a new star player coming to New Orleans.