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Jamie Woode broke three vertebrae in her back and a rib when she fell backwards while performing with the Orlando Magic Stunt Team. But the dancer said she's ready to get back out there once she heals. NBC's Thanh Truong reports, with an interview between Jamie Woode and TODAY's Erica Hill. (TODAY)

Showing off impressive coordination, NBA stars including Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade dribble to the beat of Christmas classic "Carol of the Bells." NBC's Andrea Canning reports. (TODAY)

The TODAY anchors chat about the hot topics of the day, including Lakers guard Steve Blake, who was fined for engaging in a mid-game argument with a fan. Blake has since apologized to that fan, whose father happens to purchase eight courtside season tickets to the Lakers every year. (TODAY)

Knicks' all-star forward Carmelo Anthony pretended to be his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds museum, giving patrons a scare. TODAY's Natalie Morales takes a look at the video. (TODAY)

Across the country, arenas sit empty because of the dispute that threatens to scuttle the professional basketball season. And, as the wealthy owners and players wrangle over who should get what percentage of the profits, many people whose income depends on the NBA season are caught in the squeeze. NBC's George Lewis reports.  (Nightly News)

University of Southern California sports business professor David Carter says "the little guy" is also feeling the pain in the NBA lockout.  (Nightly News)

Stalemated talks between players and owners in the NBA could force a cancellation of more games, barring a new labor agreement. NBC's Mike Taibbi reports.  (Nightly News)

A visibly thinner Aretha Franklin made one of her first public appearances since undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment in December. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)

TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager follows professional basketball player Samuel Dalembert back to the earthquake-ravaged island where he was born. 

With his family out of town, President Barack Obama takes time to host a group of current and former NBA stars including LeBron James, Grant Hill, Dwayne Wade, Magic Johnson and Bill Russell. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)