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East overcomes West in record-breaking NBA All-Star Game
The Eastern Conference down the Western Conference 211-186 in the highest-scoring NBA All-Star Game of all time at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse.
Feb 19, 08:17
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 20-11
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 20 to 11.
Dec 31, 07:40
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 100-91
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, starting with numbers 100 to 91.
Dec 31, 07:00
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hospitalised after breaking hip in fall
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is hospitalised after breaking his hip in a fall during a concert, the 76-year-old's business partner Deborah Morales has announced.
Dec 17, 09:02
Los Angeles Lakers sink Indiana Pacers to clinch NBA In-Season title
The Los Angeles Lakers win the inaugural NBA In-Season tournament title with a 123-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas.
Dec 10, 08:36
LA Lakers to face Indiana Pacers in NBA In-Season tournament final
The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers will meet in the NBA in-season tournament final thanks to wins over the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks respectively.
Dec 8, 07:58
LeBron James inspires LA Lakers to semi-finals, Bucks defeat Knicks
LeBron James shines for the Los Angeles Lakers in their 106-103 win over the Phoenix Suns, while the Milwaukee Bucks demolish the New York Knicks.
Dec 6, 08:54
LeBron James breaks 39,000 point barrier in Los Angeles Lakers victory
Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James becomes the first NBA player in history to score 39,000 points in his side's 131-99 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Nov 22, 10:58
NBA teams banned from resting multiple star players
The NBA introduces new rules which will prevent teams from resting more than one star player for any given game from the 2023-24 season onwards.
Sep 14, 14:16
Denver Nuggets sweep Los Angeles Lakers to qualify for NBA Finals
The Denver Nuggets complete a series sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in their history.
May 23, 07:45
Record-breaker Jayson Tatum propels Boston Celtics into Conference finals
Jayson Tatum scores a record-breaking 51 points as the Boston Celtics reach the Eastern Conference finals with a 112-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
May 15, 07:40
LA Lakers end Warriors' title defence, Miami Heat eliminate New York Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers end the Golden State Warriors' NBA title defence with a 4-2 semi-final series win, while the Miami Heat eliminate the New York Knicks.
May 13, 08:05
Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks advance to NBA playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks progress to the NBA playoffs with victories over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat respectively.
Apr 12, 08:10
Record-breaker Jayson Tatum inspires Team Giannis to All-Star victory
Jayson Tatum sets a new record for points in the NBA All-Star Game as Team Giannis record a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron in Utah.
Feb 20, 07:44
Joe Biden leads outpouring of tributes to NBA record-breaker LeBron James
Joe Biden, Rihanna and Magic Johnson are among those to pay tribute to LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers legend broke the NBA all-time scoring record.
Feb 8, 09:22
LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time NBA scoring record
Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James becomes the highest scorer in the history of the NBA, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record.
Feb 8, 08:40
A tribute to Pele: The 'King of Football' and a pioneer of greatness
Following the death of Pele at the age of 82, Sports Mole looks back on the Brazilian icon's career and why he is regarded as the original greatest ever.
Dec 30, 12:28
Pickleball, what is it? And how did it cement itself in my life?
Sports Mole takes a look at the rapidly-growing racquet sport pickleball, which is now gaining more media attention.
Nov 5, 19:39
Golden State Warriors begin NBA title defence with LA Lakers win
The Golden State Warriors begin the defence of their NBA title with a 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers.
Oct 19, 07:55
Roger Federer: The most loved, the most revered, the greatest
Following Roger Federer's retirement from tennis, Sports Mole looks at why the 20-time Grand Slam champion deserves to be regarded as the greatest the sport has ever seen.
Sep 24, 13:55
Steph Curry hits 16 3-pointers for Team LeBron in All-Star victory
Steph Curry hits 16 3-pointers as Team LeBron secure a 163-160 victory over Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
Feb 21, 08:18
LeBron James breaks all-time NBA scoring record in LA Lakers defeat
LeBron James breaks the all-time NBA scoring record for points in the combined regular season and post-season courtesy of a 26-point haul for LA Lakers.
Feb 13, 11:38
LeBron James breaks Kobe Bryant's NBA Christmas Day record
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James becomes the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day, surpassing Kobe Bryant's record.
Dec 26, 11:03
LeBron James "hopes" to return against Boston Celtics
LA Lakers forward LeBron James is optimistic that he will be able to return from an abdominal strain in time for Friday's clash with the Boston Celtics.
Nov 18, 14:42
LA Lakers' LeBron James out for a week with abdominal strain?
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly prepare to make do without LeBron James for the next week due to an abdominal strain.
Nov 5, 08:04
LeBron James plays down injury fears after Grizzlies win
LA Lakers forward LeBron James allays any fears of another serious injury after a scare in Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oct 25, 14:01
Giannis Antetokounmpo hails "emotional" Milwaukee Bucks win over Brooklyn Nets
Milwaukee Bucks talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo hails an "emotional" evening as the NBA champions begin their title defence with a 127-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Oct 20, 11:56
Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New England Patriots - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Queens Park Rangers and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 23:06
NBA roundup: Suns end Lakers' title defence, Nuggets beat Blazers
Anthony Davis only managed five minutes on his return from injury.
Jun 4, 08:03
NBA roundup: Brooklyn Nets edge closer to next round of playoffs
Brooklyn and Atlanta are closing in on a spot in the next round.
May 31, 07:50
NBA roundup: Anthony Davis inspires Lakers to win over Suns
Despite again missing LeBron James, the defending champions won 123-110 to boost their play-off prospects.
May 10, 08:24
NBA roundup: Paul George stars as Clippers overcome Lakers
There were also wins for the Mavericks and Warriors.
May 7, 08:26
NBA roundup: Russell Westbrook hits triple-double in Wizards win
It was only the third game in NBA history where a player has passed 20 rebounds and assists, with Russell Westbrook producing two of those.
May 4, 08:34
NBA roundup: Indiana Pacers come close to NBA record in stunning win
The pacers won by 57 points on a rough night for the Thunder at home.
May 2, 09:33
NBA roundup: Celtics launch dramatic fightback to beat Spurs
Boston trailed by 32 points at one stage but won in overtime.
May 1, 08:58
NBA roundup: Utah Jazz suffer loss to Los Angeles Lakers in overtime
The Boston Celtics also claimed their sixth straight win after Jayson Tatum scored a 44-point double-double.
Apr 18, 09:27
NBA roundup: Clippers take LA derby spoils against Lakers
The Lakers were missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Apr 5, 07:47
NBA roundup: Thunder condemn Rockets to 20th straight defeat
Elsewhere, Chris Paul became the sixth player in NBA history to register 10,000 assists.
Mar 22, 08:20
