# Basketball

Suns win in Durant debut, Tatum powers Celtics

In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points to lead the Bucks.

2.2k

Mar 2nd 2023, 8:42 AM

This year

2023

25-year-old coach steers Galway's Maree to first-ever National Cup title

Maree ran out five-point winners against DBS Eanna at the National Basketball Arena.

8.3k

Jan 21st 2023, 10:18 PM

LeBron James passes historic 38,000-point mark but Lakers lose again

James is now second only to fellow Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record.

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Jan 16th 2023, 8:09 AM

# Ambition

The 19-year-old prodigy chasing basketball glory in USA and All-Ireland titles with Kerry

Paris McCarthy, who played in last year’s All-Ireland final with Kerry, is on a basketball scholarship at East Tennessee State University.

10.3k

Jan 14th 2023, 6:00 AM

DBS Éanna and University of Galway Maree to contest Pat Duffy Cup final

Trinity Meteors and Killester will face off in the Paudie O’Connor decider.

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Jan 9th 2023, 10:17 AM

Last year

2022

Nike splits with NBA star Irving after anti-Semitism row

The tie-up, reportedly worth around $11 million to the athlete, was one of the largest in the sporting world.

4.8k

Dec 5th 2022, 9:58 PM

# just short

Agony for Ireland after narrow defeat to Netherlands in EuroBasket 2023 Qualifiers

Ireland were leading for the majority of the tie but lost out by 59-56.

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Nov 27th 2022, 9:33 PM

# brittney griner

US basketball star moved to penal colony following nine-year sentence for drug possession

A Russian court rejected an appeal against Griner’s nine-year sentence for drug possession last month.

29.1k

Nov 9th 2022, 9:00 AM

# luka bloom

Doncic bags 41-point triple-double as Mavs edge Nets, Warriors rebound against Heat

The Slovenian became just the 10th player in NBA history with three or more 40-point triple-doubles.

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Oct 28th 2022, 8:58 AM

# One of a Kind

NBA to honour legendary Bill Russell by retiring no.6 jersey across the league

The 11-time NBA champion and civil rights activist died last month aged 88 and will be the first player to receive such an honour from the league.

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Aug 11th 2022, 11:16 PM

Russia is 'ready' to discuss US prisoner exchange - a day after basketball star sentencing

Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after she was found carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage.

21.0k

Aug 5th 2022, 7:48 AM

# Profile

Multi-talented Galvin has squeezed in a whole other sporting life since Kerry's last All-Ireland appearance

The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.

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Jul 30th 2022, 9:21 AM

Swiss surge sees Ireland defeated in EuroBasket pre-qualifiers

The game was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the National Basketball Arena.

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Jul 3rd 2022, 8:51 PM

# golden boys

Warriors on brink of NBA Finals return as Curry, Wiggins sink Mavs

The Warriors can finish the job with a win in Dallas on Tuesday.

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May 23rd 2022, 8:48 AM

# brittney griner

Russia extends drug detention of US basketball star Griner

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February.

13.3k

May 13th 2022, 4:14 PM

# Hoops

Mavs drill 20 three-pointers to pull level with Suns, Sixers beat Heat

The Suns will try to regain the advantage when they host game five tomorrow.

2.3k

May 9th 2022, 8:01 AM

# Hoop Dreams

'Huge news for basketball in Ireland' - All National League games to be live-streamed

Basketball Ireland has agreed a five-year deal with Joymo.

3.4k

May 5th 2022, 5:59 PM

# brittney griner

US basketball star being wrongfully detained in Russia, say US officials

Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February.

21.1k

May 4th 2022, 8:01 AM

Hawks hold off Heat, Bucks thrash Bulls in NBA playoffs

Trae Young delivered the game-winner for Atlanta.

1.7k

Apr 23rd 2022, 9:42 AM

# Sun Down

Pelicans shock Suns in NBA playoffs while Heat, Grizzlies win

Pelicans level series against the Suns ahead of game three in New Orleans.

2.1k

Apr 20th 2022, 8:41 AM

# game 1

Warriors take Curry's return while Jazz and Sixers also win NBA playoff openers

‘It was nice to just be out there with my guys,’ said Curry after Golden State’s Game 1 victory.

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Apr 17th 2022, 10:09 AM

# Golden State of Mind

Steph Curry 'very optimistic' that he'll win fitness race for Warriors' playoff opener

The Warriors opener their series against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.

1.7k

Apr 15th 2022, 9:55 AM

# Out the door

LA Lakers sack head coach after failure to reach NBA playoffs

Frank Vogel has paid the price for a disappointing season.

4.4k

Apr 11th 2022, 8:19 PM

LeBron-less Lakers out of NBA postseason contention after Suns rout

Los Angeles were officially eliminated from playoff contention after a seventh straight defeat.

3.5k

Apr 6th 2022, 9:04 AM

Tralee Warriors complete double after Super League final win, terrific treble for Glanmire

There was plenty of silverware handed out at the National Basketball Arena today.

10.0k

Apr 2nd 2022, 10:25 PM

# dubious honour

LeBron James 'wins' Razzies for 'Space Jam' sequel

The sporting great was ‘rewarded’ for his acting turn in Warner Bros’ Looney Tunes/basketball film.

4.3k

Mar 28th 2022, 9:12 AM

# Philly Special

James Harden shines on 76ers debut as Philadelphia rout Minnesota

The Sixers beat the Timberwolves 133-102 on Friday night.

2.9k

Feb 26th 2022, 10:20 AM

# Unlucky

Gutsy Ireland fall narrowly short to Switzerland in Euro pre-qualifier

Mark Keenan’s side were within four points of their opponents towards the end but were overpowered in Fribourg.

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Feb 24th 2022, 10:50 PM

# king james

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA's all-time 'combined' scoring list

James needed 19 points last night to pass Abdul-Jabbar for most combined regular season and playoff points.

4.7k

Feb 13th 2022, 10:43 AM

# Rebel Roar

Glanmire beat DCU to win eighth Paudie O’Connor Cup and first since 2018

Irish international Claire Melia starred as the Cork club were the big winners at the National Basketball Arena today.

3.5k

Jan 23rd 2022, 8:32 PM

# national final

Tralee Warriors beat Neptune to win first Pat Duffy Cup

Warriors’ Kieran Donaghy described their success as ‘right up there’ in terms of achievements during his glittering sporting career.

7.6k

Jan 22nd 2022, 10:17 PM

# The Kings And I

LeBron catches fire to lead late Lakers comeback against the Kings

The LA Lakers rallied from a late seven-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 122-114.

2.7k

Jan 5th 2022, 8:32 AM

Brown scores 50 points as Celtics rally to beat Magic

Elsewhere, LeBron James scored 26 points as the LA Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-103.

2.4k

Jan 3rd 2022, 9:23 AM

# Clutch

DeMar DeRozan nails buzzer-beater as Bulls win their sixth straight game

LeBron James scored 43 points as the LA Lakers beat Portland.

2.7k

Jan 1st 2022, 9:53 AM

All time

Embiid powers 76ers past Nets on Durant's return, Covid outbreak postpones Warriors-Nuggets

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has criticised the 11th postponement of the NBA season.

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Dec 31st 2021, 9:37 AM

# Upset

The story of the Irish duo that helped pull off a famous college basketball victory

How Michael Bree and Conor Grace contributed to Davidson College’s shock win over North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

7.5k

Dec 26th 2021, 9:00 PM