USA win gold in men's basketball at Tokyo 2020
Team USA has secured their fourth straight Olympic gold medal as they beat France 87-82 in Tokyo. It was the second time the two teams had met in the competition, with
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US men's basketball targetting 16th overall Olympic gold
The USA Men's Basketball team will be looking to add their sixteenth Olympic gold medal when they take on the French team in the final later this afternoon. A historic
Team USA to face France in men's basketball Tokyo 2020 gold medal game
Team USA will play France in the final of the men's basketball as they chase their fourth consecutive gold medal. The Americans recovered from a shaky start to beat Au
France ends USA’s 25-game winning streak in basketball opener
The second day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was filled with a lot of surprises and shocking moments. In basketball, the USA had their 25-game winning streak at the
Bucks rally to defeat Suns, level NBA finals series at 2-2
The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-103 in Game 4 of the NBA finals to tie the best-of-seven series at
USA bounces back tops Argentina 108-80 in pre-Tokyo tune-up
USA Basketball finally made it look easy again. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 17 points and the Americans took control from the outset, beating Argentina 1
US Men’s basketball team loses a second straight game in warm-up for Tokyo Olympics
Things are not going well for Team USA basketball as they have been upset twice in three days. Just a few days after losing to Nigeria 90-87 in one of the biggest upse
NBA play-offs: LA Lakers lose to Phoenix Suns as Atlanta Hawks beat New York Knicks
The Phoenix Suns tied their NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 100-92 victory. The Western Conference series is poised at 2-2, with game five on
Khris Middleton lifts Bucks past Heat in Game 1
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves in danger of suffering one more devastating playoff loss to the Miami Heat. Khris Middleton made sure it
Do or die for Golden State Warriors
After yesterday’s narrow defeat to the LA Lakers, the Golden State Warriors return home with another shot at making the NBA Playoffs when they host the Memphis Gri
James guides Lakers to play-offs with play-in win over Golden State
LeBron James made a game-winning shot with 58 seconds remaining to ensure the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in the new 'play-ins' format and secured a
Michael Jordan: Basketball legend's North Carolina jersey sells for a record US $1.38 million
A game-worn jersey belonging to Michael Jordan from his second season at the University of North Carolina sold for a record US $1.38 million. It is the only known shir
NBA: Stephen Curry sets record for most three-pointers in a month
Stephen Curry broke the NBA record for the most three-pointers made in a month as Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 117-113. Curry, who finished with 37
Stephen Curry’s 30-point streak ends at 11 games
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's 11-game streak of scoring at least 30 points has ended during a 118-114 loss to the Washington Wizards. Curry finished with
LeBron James facing lengthy sideline spell due to injury
LA Lakers star LeBron James is expected to be sidelined indefinitely due to an ankle injury he sustained during their match against the Atlanta Hawks. James grabbed hi
NBA All-Star Game: LeBron James calls plans to play game in pandemic 'a slap in the face'
LeBron James says the NBA's plans to stage an All-Star Game amid the coronavirus pandemic is a slap in the face for players. Reports suggest the game could be arranged
LeBron James shoots season-high 46 in LA Lakers win over Cleveland
LeBron James became the oldest LA Lakers player to score 40 points in a game since Kobe Bryant's farewell appearance in 2016 as the Lakers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 11
NBA: Houston Rockets beat San Antonio Spurs
The Houston Rockets began life after James Harden with a first away win of the season at the San Antonio Spurs. Christian Wood scored 27 points and had 15 rebounds as
James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets
NBA superstar James Harden is being traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team deal. Harden will reunite with former Oklahoma City Thu
Curry scores career-high 62 points in Golden State Warriors win
Stephen Curry scored a career-high 62 points as his Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trailblazers 137-122. The 32-year-old is the second oldest player to score
NBA: LeBron James ties Christmas Day wins record in Los Angeles Lakers victory
LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Los Angeles Lakers to a comfortable 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Davis scored 28 points and had eight rebounds, wh