You need dark forces behind you to make it as a basketball star – in this case an obsessive dad

Morgan, Bird, Manuel and Kim launch new media venture aimed at raising women’s profile – particularly in sport

Milan striker had criticised LA Lakers star on Thursday for his political activism

New England Patriots coach makes decision on the back of US Capitol insurrection

Elizabeth Williams and her team-mates have made a huge stand against their owner

It’s the athletes rather than the owners who have the conch now. When did that happen?

Magazine says US president-elect and VP ‘offered restoration and renewal in a single ticket’

Progress for women in sport remains one step forward and two steps back

Trent Alexander-Arnold limped off in second half of Liverpool’s draw with Man City

Our experts find it hard to look past Dublin and Kerry as winners of unique competition

President despises African-American NBA stars because they are truly self-made men

Sports have always been a mirror of national values reflecting all the same struggles

LeBron James became first player to win NBA Finals MVP with three different teams

It started when Colin Kaepernick took a knee but this summer has seen an explosion of protest

Having found his voice late in his 20s, basketball’s best player has let it be heard

The Lakers are now one victory away from their 17th championship and first since 2010

Underdogs secure Game 3 victory as Lakers’ lead is reduced to 2-1 in the playoff series

What does playing within the spirit of the law really mean in professional sport?

Anthony Davis shines again as players wear ‘VOTE’ t-shirts ahead of Game 1 in Orlando

They advance to the Finals for the first time since 2014 to meet LeBron James’ Lakers