NBA to punish floppers? Nice idea, but not so fast. Plus: A way to help NFL old-timers who need it.

Kenny Rogers an All-Star? Whatever. Baseball must fix its joke of a justice system -- puny fines, optional suspensions. Plus: Baseball can teach the NBA about caring for its elders.

Nets fans were supportive of Collins from the start

Everyone agrees what a brilliant coach the 76ers' boss is. So how come he's never won the championship?

All those "upsets" are exciting, but they're only "upsets" because the selection committee hasn't realized that the mid-major teams that keep their players are really good.

The Suns owner spoke out against Arizona's immigration law and had his team pay tribute to the state's Latinos

Raja Bell plays hurt and helps the Suns win. He even flops hurt! Plus: Willis who? And: Dumb questions.

Sheryl Swoopes' coming out was no big deal. That's a big deal. Plus: Barkley's first dunk.

Shaming an old creep for his outmoded bigotry was empty political theater, and did nothing to address real racism

Leroy Butler's tweet to Jason Collins was an alleged violation of the "morality clause" of his speaking contract

NBA preview: Who can beat the Spurs? The Pacers, if they can avoid season-destroying brawls.

The N.Y. Times profiles a high school basketball star on the verge of a smart response to the NBA age limit.

It's a big problem for the NBA that disgraced ex-ref Tim Donaghy's allegations of rigged games in the '02 and '05 playoffs ring true.