LeBron James may consider grounding his popular dunking warm-up routine before Miami Heat games if the criticism keeps coming his way. The league's reigning three-time MVP said Tuesday he never intended for his acrobatic dunking display in the Heat's layup...

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins was highly critical of his team's effort Tuesday and openly questioned his players' preparation following a loss to the lowly Orlando Magic. "I sure didn't see this effort coming," Collins said to open his extremely...

Indiana center Roy Hibbert was ejected and four other players received technical fouls Tuesday night after a skirmish between the Pacers and Golden State Warriors spilled into the seats behind the baseline. The Warriors' David Lee, Stephen Curry and Klay...

Chicago Bears offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb faces drug charges, according to a report from CBS television station KFVS. Arrested in Pulaski County, Ill., on Sunday evening, Webb was charged with possession of a controlled substance, cannabis and paraphernalia, according to...

The New York Giants signed offensive tackle Will Beatty to a five-year, $38.75 million contract, according to a source familiar with the deal, taking one of the top free-agent offensive linemen off the market. The deal includes $19 million guaranteed. Beatty's...

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs, league sources confirmed to ESPN. Kansas City will trade its second-round pick in the 2013 draft -- the second selection (No. 34 overall) in...

Evgeni Malkin stepped up when Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby battled concussion problems for the better part of two seasons. Now, it's Crosby's turn to return the favor. Crosby had two goals and an assist to lead Pittsburgh past the...

No matter what goalie the Chicago Blackhawks put into their net, they are coming away with win after win. Corey Crawford completed the task to perfection on Sunday night as he made Andrew Shaw's goal stand up in a 1-0...

Dwyane Wade got hot down the stretch, and LeBron James missed a layup in the final minute. Both were huge breaks for the Miami Heat. James scored 28 points, Wade scored 11 of his 24 in the final five minutes...

Kobe Bryant was just a little better than Dirk Nowitzki in a spirited game befitting Western Conference leaders - not teams battling for ninth place. Bryant had 38 points to win a scoring duel with Nowitzki, and Steve Nash helped...