Dwyane Wade has put the Miami Heat within one win of the NBA title after shooting 43 points, including two free throws with less than two seconds left, to help his side to a 101-100 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the NBA finals. »more

After being thumped in the fourth game of the NBA playoff series by 24 points, the bad news continued for the Dallas Mavericks as guard Jerry Stackhouse was handed a one-match suspension. »more

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has joined Robert Johnson as the part-owner of NBA franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats. »more

Another stellar performance from Dwyane Wade has helped the Heat level the NBA Finals series 2-2 with a convincing 98-74 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Arena in Miami. »more

The Australian women’s basketball team, the Opals have moved another step closer to a World Championship gold medal, announcing a 12-woman team to tour China at the end of June. »more

After uncharacteristically missing a potential tying free throw at the end of Game Three of the NBA Finals, Dirk Nowitzki admitted he had trouble sleeping when he got back to his hotel room. »more

Dwyane Wade has shot the Heat right back into the NBA Finals as Miami recorded a 98-96 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game Three at American Airlines Arena. »more

Tune into th NBA play-offs on ESPN over the next few days and you'll catch the South Dragons latest TV commercial. »more

Shaquille O'Neal has confirmed what most of his opponents have known for years. The Miami Heat center's physique - he stands 7ft 1in and weighs 325lbs - makes him virtually impossible to defend for mere mortals. »more

Miami forward Udonis Haslem is expected to play in Game Three of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night after suffering a left shoulder injury that knocked him out of Game Two. »more