Basketball

In statement, the association noted the added attention brought by Ireland’s match against Israel

Daughter-in-law and granddaughter of the notorious ‘Teflon Don’ John Gotti facing assault charges after brawl in the stands at high school basketball game

No handshakes, no high-fives, no gift-exchanging as tension prevails during surreal and sombre basketball international between Ireland and Israel

Basketball Ireland insists it cannot afford financial or competitive implications of not playing, despite views of some players

John Feehan and coach James Weldon are continuing to prepare for Wednesday night’s game against Israel, adamant that they had no choice in the matter

Organisation said in statement ‘any decision made either way’ by it ‘would receive criticism from certain quarters’

Basketball Ireland say Ireland will face heavy fines and disqualification if it withdraws but that players will not be punished for boycott

Seventh Woods stars as UCC Demons claim their first title since 2015

Phenomenal Iowa Hawkeyes college star Caitlin Clarke will fill arenas across the US when, as expected, she joins the WNBA but the women's game remains a work in progress

In the Men’s Super League, Tralee come from 26 points down to defeat UCC Demons

First time Ballincollig have made final, as they beat Tralee Warriors featuring Kieran Donaghy

Demons through to face Ballincollig or Tralee in the final

We don’t talk about John Kiely’s side the way we did about Kilkenny and Dublin in the recent past

Frenchman goes to San Antonio having been touted as a once in a generation talent

As the Denver Nuggets tighten their grip on the NBA finals, their singular star is making a convincing claim for historical greatness

Basketball wunderkind Victor Wembanyama, soccer players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo or GAA stars like Kerry’s David Clifford are all touched by greatness or potential for such exceptionalism

In the wake of the controversial crypto outfit going bust, does every athlete and celebrity in America have to be more cautious now about the products they promote?

The NBA’s all-time top-scorer spends millions maintaining his physical prowess - next year his longevity will see him line out alongside his son

Memphis Grizzlies’ Canadian star has made himself the player opposition fans love to hate with endless stream of trash-talking and intimidatory tactics

University of Alabama and its demented fanbase are happy to keep their star player on basketball court despite his alleged involvement in a shooting

Brittney Griner, used by Putin and now also by right-wing US cultural warriors

Cliona Foley talks to Orla O’Reilly, whose call-up after a 13-year absence adds nous to a young Irish squad