NBA

Sport

New York Knicks win NBA Championship, ending 50-year drought

US President Donald Trump congratulated the team in a post on his Truth Social account. The Knicks beat the Spurs 94-90 to seal the series victory.

14 June 2026

USA

Trump booed at New York arena before NBA Finals game

US President Donald Trump was booed by some spectators as he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. He appeared during the national anthem before the matchup between the Knicks and the Spurs.

9 June 2026

USA

Donald Trump booed by crowd during anthem prior to NBA Finals

The Secret Service deployed counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years.

9 June 2026

Culture news

NBA fans worry as Trump crashes the Knicks’ biggest party in 27 years

Donald Trump won't be the only famous figure in attendance when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999.

8 June 2026

Sport

NBA and FIBA to approach European clubs over new league plan

The proposed European basketball league is planned to feature permanent spots and an annual qualifying system, with launch targeted for October 2027. Countries under consideration to host the matches include the UK, France, Spain and Italy.

22 December 2025

The Dialogue

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is taking the game global

In partnership with Media City

The NBA legend and 3-time Olympic Gold medalist is now serving as the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027 Global Ambassador, on a mission to grow the game internationally.

28 June 2025

Lifestyle

LeBron James breaks new (plastic and fantastic) record

Toy manufacturer Mattel's “Kenbassador” series kicks off in style and is part of the 65-year-old Barbie brand’s continued push to diversify its dolls.

10 April 2025

Culture news

Michael Jordan reacts after fake Trump endorsement goes viral

A fake endorsement claiming the NBA star is supporting Donald Trump has gone viral on social media. Now, Jordan’s representatives have denied any endorsement of either candidate – unlike LeBron James, who has called to vote for Kamala Harris.

5 November 2024

World News

Kobe Bryant immortalised with 5.5-metre bronze statue

The five-time NBA champion and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.

9 February 2024

Culture news

Michael Jordan sweat-stained 1992 'Dream Team' jersey goes on auction

Going for auction gold will be a Champion brand 1992 “Dream Team” USA commemorative jersey worn and later signed by Michael Jordan.

22 June 2023

Culture news

LeBron James: The rise and rise of the NBA's all-time leading scorer

LeBron James has made history, becoming the NBA's all-time career leading scorer, overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. Let's take a look at his rise to superstardom and his mark on the cultural map.

8 February 2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: Vincent Van Gogh slashes his left ear. Also on this day: Jane Austen's 'Emma' is published, the point-contact transistor is first demonstrated, and Kobe Bryant breaks a record

23 December 2022

Culture news

Nike shelves shoe plans for NBA star Kyrie Irving in antisemitism row

The sports company says it will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 shoe named after the Brooklyn Nets star guard after he posted a link to a film widely regarded as antisemitic.

5 November 2022

Culture news

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for a record $10.1m

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, has sold for a record $10.1 million. But is it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold?

16 September 2022

World News

Good News digest: new library gives Afghan women a safe space and more

Positive news, handpicked by our team, could turn you into this weekend’s star of table conversation.

2 September 2022

Culture news

Which sports stars are muscling into the NFT market?

NFTs are everywhere and now they're breaking the world of sport, here we look at the stars branching into the new generation of collectibles.

26 February 2022