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‘My heart is broken by France’s Olympic hijab ban’

In a sweltering Paris, Diaba Konate waves emphatically with a beaming smile as she walks towards our meeting spot near the Louvre. She's wearing...

The basketball team forging a ‘new story’ for South Sudan

Having fought through one of the longest civil wars on record, South Sudan's early history was defined by conflict. But now the youngest nation...

USA narrowly avoid huge shock against South Sudan

The United States came from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over...

Kobe Bryant’s father passes on at age 69

The world of basketball is in mourning after Joe Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, tragically died at the age of 69. Bryant, a 6ft 10in...

NBA star to become first black Greek Olympic flagbearer

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo is to become the first black athlete to bear the flag for Greece at the Olympics.The two-time NBA MVP...

From Police officer to football star: The inspiring journey of Samuel Sarfo

Samuel Sarfo, a Ghanaian footballer renowned for his remarkable defensive ability and prowess, charted a remarkable course from the corridors of law enforcement to...

James signs two-year deal to stick with Lakers – Reports

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has agreed to sign a two-year, $104-million maximum contract to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according...

I will ‘get through’ doubters – Bronny James

Bronny James understands some people believe he was only drafted to the Los Angeles Lakers because of his legendary father LeBron, but says he...

LeBron James’ son Bronny drafted by dad’s LA Lakers

Bronny James was picked in the second round of the NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers where he could play alongside his legendary...

Will Bronny James join dad LeBron at Lakers? NBA draft preview

The NBA draft takes place this week and many fans will be eager to find out where LeBron James' son Bronny ends up.The first-round...

Celtics beat Dallas to win record 18th NBA title

The Boston Celtics secured a record 18th championship as they beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA...

Mavericks beat Celtics to keep Finals series alive

The Dallas Mavericks kept their NBA Finals hopes alive with a 122-84 victory to deny the Boston Celtics a clean sweep in the best-of-seven...

Tatum stars as Celtics go 3-0 up against Mavericks

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown helped the Boston Celtics hold off a Dallas Mavericks fightback to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA...

2023-24 NBA Finals preview

The 2023-24 NBA season will draw to a close with the NBA Finals, played between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks over a...

Leukodystrofie Globoïde Cel

Chronische pijnbestrijding is een complexe uitdaging. De ingewikkelde aard van pijn vereist een veelzijdige aanpak. Van de verschillende behandelingsmodaliteiten springen diclofenaccapsules eruit als...

How do the Basketball Africa League and NBA compare?

First-time champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) will be crowned when Al Ahly Libya face Angola's Petro de Luanda in Rwanda on Saturday.The...

Mavericks beat Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference finals.Luka Doncic...

Timberwolves hit back against Mavericks in play-offs

The Minnesota Timberwolves claimed a crucial 105-100 win against the Dallas Mavericks to stay in contention for a place in the NBA Finals.Trailing 3-0...

Celtics into NBA Finals with clean sweep against Pacers

The Boston Celtics will play in the NBA Finals after wrapping up a clean sweep in their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the Indiana...

Mavericks finish strongly to beat Timberwolves

The Dallas Mavericks moved closer to the NBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 to go 3-0 up in their Western Conference Finals...

Doncic hits late game-winner to give Mavericks 2-0 lead

Luka Doncic hit a game-winning three-pointer with three seconds left as the Dallas Mavericks edged past the Minnesota Timberwolves to take a 2-0 lead...

NBA: Brown hits 40 points as Celtics take 2-0 series lead

The Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a comfortable 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers.After a below-par display in...

Doncic leads Mavericks to win over Timberwolves

Luka Doncic starred as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in the opening game of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.Slovenia's Doncic top-scored...

Celtics beat Pacers in overtime to take series lead

The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals.The Celtics' Jaylen Brown scored a three-pointer...

Timberwolves knock holders Nuggets out of play-offs

The Minnesota Timberwolves knocked defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets out of the play-offs by beating them 98-90 in the deciding game of their...

Basketball player dies after mid-game collapse

A basketball player has died after he collapsed mid-game during a match between Jersey and Guernsey.Jersey's Guillaume Hoareau had a cardiac arrest in the...

Thunder beat Mavericks to level semi-final series

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-96 to level their Western Conference semi-final series at 2-2.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 of his game-high...

Denver beat Minnesota to level play-off series

Reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets secured a 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to level their Western Conference play-off semi-final series at 2-2.Nuggets...

Mitchell stars as Cavaliers level tie against Celtics

Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 29 points as he helped the Cleveland Cavaliers level their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the top-seeded Boston Celtics...

NBA Preview: City Thunder host Mavericks as Timberwolves clash with Nuggets

The Conference Semifinals will be providing thrills and spills this week as the National Basketball Association (NBA) continues with the 2024 Playoffs – available...

Brown leads Celtics to emphatic win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown led Eastern Conference top seeds the Boston Celtics to an emphatic win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of their NBA...

Edwards leads Wolves as Knicks’ Brunson matches Jordan

Anthony Edwards led the way again as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending NBA champions the Denver Nuggets to take a 2-0 lead in the...

Irving stars as Mavericks beat Clippers to progress

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 to secure a 4-2 series win in the first round of the NBA play-offs, while...

NBA: 76ers clash with New York Knicks as Miami Heat host Boston Celtics

NBA First Round Playoff action featuring the likes of the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, as well as the start of...

Celtics cruise past Heat to reach play-off semis

The Boston Celtics advanced to the NBA's Eastern Conference play-off semi-finals with a comfortable 4-1 series win over the Miami Heat. Derrick White and Jaylen...

Sixers stun Knicks to keep play-off hopes alive

Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the New York Knicks 112-106 in overtime to keep their Eastern Conference play-off first-round...

James’ Lakers knocked out with defeat by Nuggets

LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers were knocked out of the NBA play-offs as the Denver Nuggets completed a 4-1 series win in the Western...

Timberwolves complete historic series victory

The Minnesota Timberwolves won a play-off series for the first time in 20 years after defeating the Phoenix Suns 122-116 to complete a 4-0...

2024 NBA play-offs: Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat in opener

The Boston Celtics started their NBA play-off campaign with a 114-94 win over the Miami Heat.Jayson Tatum's triple-double helped the top seeds to lead...

NBA play-offs 2024: Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans secure last two spots

The Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans secured the final two spots in the NBA play-offs after victories in their play-in tournament games.The...