...41 of the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 28, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. The Mavericks won...

...stand in the back court in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at The TD Banknorth Garden on April 28, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 106...

...half against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Bulls...

...game against the Houston Rockets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center on April 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas

...court against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at The TD Banknorth Garden on May 12, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics won 92...

...the Denver Nuggets looks on in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 29, 2009 in Denver, Colorado

'Sesame Street' tradition of athletics

"Sesame Street" is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so Page 2 runs down the many athletes to appear on the show.

...against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 25, 2009 in Dallas, Texas

Who's the beast of the East?

The Chicago Bulls are going to be in this year's NBA playoffs. I just don't believe that they will be a serious contender for the Eastern Conference...

...against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 23, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas

NBA 2K10: The Sound of Music

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...dunks against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 26, 2009 in Orlando, FL. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges...

...in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 8, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Lakers won 108-94

Wizards-Cavaliers Preview

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RSL and Revs take surprising leads

...and New England had to wait until their final regular-season games to clinch spots in the postseason, and both did so with a little help from other teams. So perhaps it's fitting that...