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Space Jam 2 released date announced

The original movie, which featured legend Michael Jordan, was released in 1996.

What will it take for GAA to suitably tackle brawl culture?

Even Santa stops to watch holiday hoops

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Here's how Mayo compares to the worst performing final teams in the history of sport

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LeBron James faces Kobe Bryant one last time

It might be a pain but drug testing enhances the GAA

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

Time for me to go, says LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best NBA player of his generation, will retire at the end of this season.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2015

Kobe Bryant now looking the weary wolf as time catches up

It’s as if this is payback for all their years of greatness and hubris.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Davy Fitzgerald must decide what’s best for Clare hurling

In this game, at this time of year, it’s the question that constantly, inevitably, crops up in the car home.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2015

Lampard’s respectful return tells a lot about the man

To cheer or to jeer, that is the question, writes Kieran Shannon.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2015

WATCH: Will Ferrell throw a basketball at a cheerleader's head and get escorted from stadium

Ouch! That's gotta hurt.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Donaghy earns reward for retaining the spirt of innocence

Last week, just before he would inspire Austin Stacks to their first county title in 20 years and win the right to captain Kerry in 2015, Kieran Donaghy ran a five-day basketball camp for 150 kids in his hometown of Tralee.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2014

Banned LA Clippers owner Sterling hits new low as fresh attack on Magic sparks further outrage

The National Basketball Association has apologised to former player Earvin Magic Johnson after Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling called him a bad role model for contracting HIV.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Ferrell to star in 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis film

Will Ferrell is set to star in tennis drama 'Match Maker'.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2014

Jackson back to bolster Knicks and renew hopes of hoop dreams again

Most basketball fans with even the slightest bit of self-respect become worn out pretty quickly by whatever the New York Knicks are selling.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014

Efron winning battle with demons

Zac Efron wore a six-months sobriety chip at a basketball game.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2013

Shameless craving for new NBA season

One of the signposts welcoming traffic to Brooklyn from Queens calls on those who pass by to “Believe the Hype”, paraphrasing that classic Public Enemy hip-hop track.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

NBA opposites to attract crowd for final showdown

They have a phrase in American sport: “the Face of the Franchise”.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2013

Revenge of the Nerds

Perhaps Moneyball and Billy Beane’s Oakland A’s are to blame, but pro sport’s fascination with statistics is underlined by the franchises taking notes at a special stat conference in Boston

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Turning up the Heat on one of US sport’s greatest winning streaks

When the members of the LA Lakers team that won the 1971-72 NBA title got together last year to reminisce about the good old days, one question dominated the event: would there ever be a season like theirs?

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Kidney and Wenger eras at natural end

There comes a time when the narrative must change.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2013

Ferrell kicks Shaq out of Lakers game

The LA Lakers found themselves short of security guards last night, so they secured the services of a certain Will Ferrell.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2013

JOHN RIORDAN: Overbearing and airborne, Jordan casts long shadow

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday and there couldn’t be a more appropriate day to do it.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2013

Pair continue fight over Brown

Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together - again.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2012

Defining week in the burgeoning rivalry of the NBA’s big two

Americans like their team sports to be reduced to duels, the battle of stars who are more often than not defined by recent form.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2012

It’s still a pleasure to have Magic moments

He’s now, if not fitter, richer and happier than when he played.

Fri, 01 Jun, 2012

Full moon gives lunatics a sporting chance

A few years ago, a Bantry friend nonchalantly pointed at the full moon as we hurtled towards his hometown and predicted a night of violence, destruction and half-eaten chicken suppers.

Wed, 09 May, 2012

Johnson’s magic extends beyond basketball court

Even the outrageous creativity of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson couldn’t have dreamed up a better start to an NBA career.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

New York’s new star blows hot in last chance saloon

Sprung from the bench, he destroyed the New Jersey Nets with 25 points and seven assists.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

Short-sighted Dalglish failed to see big picture

Last November, less than 24 hours before he would utter those infamous words to Patrice Evra, Luis Suarez posed for photographs with one of the world’s most famous athletes, who also happens to double up as one of his bosses.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2012

Sport on TV

MondayBASEBALL: Major League, New York Yankees v Minnesota Twins, (ESPN, midnight, Tuesday). CYCLING: Vuelta al Pais Vasco, (Eurosport 2. 45pm). GAA: GAA 2011, (TG4, 8. 30pm). ICE HOCKEY: NHL, San Jose Sharks v Los Angeles Kings, (ESPN, 3am, Tuesday).

Mon, 04 Apr, 2011