Hibbert-led Pacers dispatch Knicks

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Roy Hibbert’s key block helped Indiana stave off a New York rally, sending the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals.

Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr., smiles as he announces that he will enter the 2013 NBA draft, ending his college basketball career, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Porter keeps an even keel

Georgetown all-American Otto Porter Jr. seems unfazed by the attention he’s getting at the NBA draft combine.

Hibbert-led Pacers dispatch Knicks

Hibbert-led Pacers dispatch Knicks

Roy Hibbert’s key block helped Indiana stave off a New York rally, sending the Pacers to the Eastern Conference finals.

Oladipo: "I'm just abnormal"

Oladipo: 'I'm just abnormal'

Victor Oladipo admits that being a little weird has helped him become a potential top 10 pick in the June 27 NBA draft.

Len confident he’s top player at the NBA draft

Len confident he’s top player at the NBA draft

Still nursing an ankle injury, the former Terp says “. . . Maybe 10 years from now, I’ll be the best player out of this draft.”

Best Week: Bradley Beal

Best Week: Bradley Beal

The Wizards rookie guard is having the best week in Washington Sports.

Bradley Beal on Derrick Rose

Bradley Beal on Derrick Rose

The Wizards guard weighs in on the Derrick Rose controversy.

Porter keeps an even keel

Porter keeps an even keel

Georgetown all-American Otto Porter Jr. seems unfazed by the attention he’s getting at the NBA draft combine.

Beal again is a lottery pick.

Beal again is a lottery pick.

Team hoping NBA all-rookie first-team selection brings them some good luck.

Bryce Harper's almost concussion

Bryce Harper's almost concussion

"Nobody gets a concussion from getting hit on the chin."

Chris Broussard's Jason Collins comments were a mistake, ESPN says

Chris Broussard's Jason Collins comments were a mistake, ESPN says

Network President John Skipper says NBA reporter "made personal comments, which was a mistake."

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Gasol, Conley: NBA’s Generation Next?

Gasol, Conley: NBA’s Generation Next?

COLUMN | Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are providing the Memphis Grizzlies with strong leadership.

Beal named to all-rookie team

Beal named to all-rookie team

Beal is just the seventh teenager to make all-rookie team, and first in five years.

Jordan done seeking head NBA job

Jordan done seeking head NBA job

New Rutgers Coach Eddie Jordan's last few NBA experiences convinced him that he's done seeking a head job in the league.

Vesely seeks confidence

Vesely seeks confidence

After a disappointing sophomore season, Vesely enters an important offseason needing to regain his confidence.

Athletes' Mother's Day sentiments

Athletes' Mother's Day sentiments

Ian Desmond wins the "aawwww" award.

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Pay attention or you’ll miss the point

Pay attention or you’ll miss the point

COLUMN | From Stephen Curry to Mike Conley, the NBA playoffs have a new group of playmakers on display.

Okafor does baby challenge

Okafor does baby challenge

Looks like the soon-to-be dad has some more practicing to do.

Scarlet Knight rises: Jordan gets ‘dream job’ at Rutgers

Scarlet Knight rises: Jordan gets ‘dream job’ at Rutgers

Former Wizards coach Eddie Jordan returns to rescue his alma mater from its recent scandal.

'Could've-been-wizards' making noise

'Could've-been-wizards' making noise

Golden State is tied with San Antonio thanks to players that the Wizards could've drafted.

Collins riding the wave

Collins riding the wave

Jason Collins's profile has increased dramatically since announcing that he is gay, but he doesn't have plans to write a book.

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In this King, we have a reign for the ages

In this King, we have a reign for the ages

COLUMN | LeBron James is the best there is in the NBA, and he’s gaining fast on the best there ever was.

Knicks’ Anthony is back in the second round

Knicks’ Anthony is back in the second round

For the second time in 10 playoff appearances, Carmelo Anthony’s team has reached the second round.

Where are they now? Muresan coaching kids

Where are they now? Muresan coaching kids

Ex-Bullet Gheorghe Muresan is thriving in his second career, coaching kids new to basketball.

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Jason Collins: Support has been remarkable

COLUMN | Not even in Jason Collins’s “wildest dreams” did he expect the response he’s received.

Saunders returns to Minnesota

Saunders returns to Minnesota

Former Wizards coach Flip Saunders is back in Minnesota as president of basketball operations.

Best Week: Jason Collins

Best Week: Jason Collins

Jason Collins is having the best week in Washington sports.

Crawford, Anthony have altercation

Crawford, Anthony have altercation

Jordan Crawford didn't play but his post-game exchange with Carmelo Anthony stole the attention after Boston's Game 5 win.

Celtics force Game 6 vs. Knicks

Celtics force Game 6 vs. Knicks

Kevin Garnett and Boston stave off elimination by surprising favored New York at Madison Square Garden.

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Stuck with the bills

The NFL’s health insurance ends years before many physical consequences of a player’s career appear. So who should pay?

Can this man save cycling?

Even as he follows the path set by Lance Armstrong, Joe Dombrowski seeks to distance himself and his sport from the fallen legend.

2013 Winter All-Met

Honoring the area’s best in basketball, indoor track, hockey, wrestling and swimming.