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LOOK: Siya Kolisi and David Beckham spotted court side in Paris, but we want to know what their chat was about
The possibilities are endless as to what they could have spoken about.
Chicago Bulls shock Philadelphia 76ers in huge NBA upset
Coby White scored 24 points and Nikola Vucevic added 23 for the Bulls, who saw a 12-point lead to start the fourth quarter whittled to one point on Tyrese Maxey's three-pointer with 33. 2 seconds remaining.
LeBron James and Steph Curry throw their names in the hat for Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year at the Paris Olympics.
WATCH: ‘That day is not today . . . ’ LeBron James rubbishes retirement rhetoric
NBA star LeBron James ended speculation over his future on Wednesday, saying that he is not yet ready to retire and maintains his love for basketball.
'Traumatic experiences are not new to me!' Britney Spears speaks out after being smacked in face by Victor Wembanyama’s bodyguard
The 41-year-old pop superstar is said to have ‘grabbed’ the sports player from behind when she spotted him at a restaurant in Las Vegas.
Nikola Jokic leads Denver Nuggets to first NBA Finals title
The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic.
Denver Nuggets move within one win of first NBA title
The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title after beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.
'Incredible' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray feat propels Nuggets past Heat
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray carved out a slice of NBA history on Wednesday, both notching 30-point triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets downed the Miami Heat 109-94 to regain the upper hand in the NBA Finals.
Miami Heat rout Boston Celtics to book NBA Finals showdown with Denver Nuggets
Jimmy Butler played a starring role as the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals by routing Boston 103-84 on Monday, denying the Celtics a historic comeback after trailing the playoff series 3-0.
WATCH: Joel Embiid soars as Philadelphia 76ers dispatch Boston Celtics
A towering performance in Boston from NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid helped the Sixers power to a 115-103 victory over the Celtics to stun the home fans into silence.
WATCH: Lonnie Walker leads Lakers to victory over Warriors in NBA playoffs
The 24-year-old Lonnie Walker erupted for 15 fourth-quarter points as the Lakers completed a dramatic 104-101 victory to put them one win away from clinching the best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series.
James Harden sizzles as ‘Sixers stun Celtics in NBA thriller
The Sixers' win was achieved without their best player, injured talisman Joel Embiid, who watched from the bench after failing to recover from a knee injury.
WATCH: Nigerian NBA player shoots down reporter question in GOAT response
In a press conference after the match, Giannis Antetokounmpo — a Greek-Nigerian — took on a reporter who asked if the Bucks’ season should be deemed a failure.
Jimmy Butler shines as Miami Heat burn Milwaukee Bucks in NBA playoffs
Jimmy Butler, who scored 56 points in a dazzling game four win on Monday, once again led Miami's offense with 42 points as the eighth-seeded Heat won 128-126 to seal a 4-1 series triumph.
WATCH: African stars Burna Boy, Tems and Rema shut down NBA All-Star half-time show
Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Rema and Tems headlined the NBA All-Star half-time show on Sunday evening.
WATCH: Brooklyn Nets keep up NBA hot streak against Wizards
The Nets, who battled through early season struggles that saw coach Steve Nash sacked then dealt with the suspension of Kyrie Irving in an anti-Semitism row, have now won eight of their last nine games.
Dwyane Wade hits back at ex-wife over daughter Zaya’s name change
Dwyane Wade has hit back at his ex-wife, arguing his daughter should be allowed to change her name and gender.
Cleveland Cavaliers stun Boston Celtics with Caris LeVert overtime burst
LeVert and Donovan Mitchell each scored a game-high 41 points as the Cavaliers improved to 4-1 while Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each had 32 to lead the Celtics.
NBA’s Miami Heat sign Tyler Herro with four-year $130m contract extension
Multiple reports said the deal was worth an average of $30 million per season with performance incentives over the life of the contract that could make it worth as much as $130 million.
WATCH: Fight breaks out between Mali basketball players at Women’s World Cup
The incident took place after Mali lost 81-68 to Serbia in their Group B clash in Sydney on Monday - their fourth straight defeat at the tournament.
WATCH: ‘Nobody thought we'd be here’, says Steph Curry as Golden State Warriors storm to seventh NBA crown
A dazzling performance from Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a seventh NBA Finals crown, securing a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to clinch a 4-2 series triumph.
Boston’s Brown bullish as Celtics face must-win Golden State Warriors clash
The Golden State Warriors moved one win away from their fourth title in eight years with a 104-94 victory over the Boston Celtics in game five in San Francisco.
Golden State Warriors on the brink of NBA title as Andrew Wiggins punishes Boston Celtics
Andrew Wiggins scored 26 points as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Boston Celtics 104-94 to move within one win of a seventh NBA championship crown.
Steph Curry genius echoes Roger Federer, says Golden State Warriors coach
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry's approach to basketball reminds him of tennis great Roger Federer.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown spark Boston Celtics over Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors for NBA Finals lead
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 53 points as the Boston Celtics outmuscled the Golden State Warriors 116-100 to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.