'He's a special player, special person'

Curry's iconic performance leaves Warriors teammates stunned. IMAGE: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during......

PIX: Lakers return to glory, claim record-tying 17th NBA title

IMAGE: The Los Angeles Lakers pose for a team photo with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship following their 106-93 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the NBA Finals at......

Sports Shorts: Schumi's son sets new target

IMAGE: Mick Schumacher. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Michael Schumacher's son Mick says the prospect of Lewis Hamilton equalling the Ferrari great's all-time record of 91 wins has given......

NBA: Smothering defense carries Knicks past Celtics

The New York Knicks turned up the defensive pressure in the second half once again to shut down the Boston Celtics and take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series on Tuesday.......

NBA: Weakened Mavericks stun Lakers

The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength Dallas Mavericks on......