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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
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
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
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
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
LA Lakers sack head coach Frank Vogel after playoff disappointment
Head coach Frank Vogel is sacked by the Los Angeles Lakers after a difficult 2021-22 season saw them miss out on a spot in the playoffs.
Apr 11, 22:13
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
