

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
Dwyane Wade dribbled up the court and seeing himself surrounded by defenders, took the only logical course of action — he made a 360-spin move, elevated above everyone else on the court and dunked the ball.

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
The NBA's best player visits Verizon Center on Friday night, but don't take my word for it. That's the opinion of none other than Larry Bird.

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press
Dirk Nowitzki's streak survives, despite one of the worst seasons of his career.

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
It was a game the Wizards had high hopes of winning, as they faced the New York Knicks Wednesday night at the Verizon Center. Yet, even without Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks pulled off an improbable 14-point victory, winning 107-93 as the Wizards defense collapsed in the face of the visitors' deadly pick and roll offense.

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times
New York point guard Jeremy Lin has taken the NBA by storm, with fans and media coining the phrase "Linsanity" to describe the furor. But Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is happy to take a little tongue-in-cheek credit for Lin's recent success.
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving will miss Cleveland's next two home games with a concussion. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
By Michael Phillips - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia guard Malcolm Brogdon has a solution for the fatigue that often strikes freshmen at this point in the college basketball season — denial. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
By Associated Press
Reggie Johnson scored 15 points as Miami defeated Virginia Tech 65-49 Thursday night to follow up Sunday's win over No. 7 Duke. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving is being evaluated at the Cleveland Clinic as he recovers from a concussion. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press
Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike Brown walked past the crowd of reporters huddled outside the Celtics' locker room and thought, briefly, about joining in. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times
Just days after Rick Sowell accepted the Navy lacrosse coaching vacancy, he ventured over to the program's hall of fame in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with assistant coach Ryan Wellner and longtime Navy assistant Mark Goers. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press
Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By Associated Press
Jeremy Lin is making the Knicks must-see TV in Asia. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times
Another close game was unfolding against a second-division CAA team for George Mason, a routine occurrence over the past month. It was as good a time as any for Patriots coach Paul Hewitt to have an epiphany. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
Nineteen months after "The Decision" sent his personal stock plummeting, LeBron James is as desperate as ever to please and still clueless on how to go about it. Published February 9, 2012 Comments
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
By CHRIS DUNCAN - Associated Press
NBA Commissioner David Stern doesn't think Dwight Howard's uncertain future will overshadow the All-Star game in Orlando in three weeks. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury _ a concussion. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Chauncey Billups will only watch as the Clippers continue their promising season without him. Published February 8, 2012 Comments
By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
Cavaliers rookie guard Kyrie Irving has a concussion and is being kept out of Cleveland's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Published February 8, 2012 Comments

By Bassem Mroue - Associated Press
Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus on Saturday in the first killing of a ...

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times
Reacting to an election-year firestorm, the White House on Friday shifted course on its health ...

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
The National Park Service announced on Friday it will correct a paraphrased “drum major” quote ...