Warriors sweep Cavs to cement dynasty as LeBron ponders future

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant named NBA finals MVP for second year

Durant scores 43 as Warriors move within win of finals sweep

LeBron James twisted his right ankle on a layup attempt in middle of second quarter

LeBron James’ 51-point performance falls short in game one

Defending champions Golden State Warriors beat the Cavaliers in NBA finals opener

Warriors sink ice-cold Rockets to return to NBA finals

Stephen Curry scored 14 of his 27 points in the third period for Golden State Warriors

Joanne O'Riordan: Minnesota Lynx a shining example of women’s activism

WNBA led the way in sport’s support of Black Lives Matter movement

Pope Francis apologises for ‘wounding’ sex abuse comments

Pontiff says, however, he still believes controversial bishop is innocent of cover-up

LeBron James: Trump has given racists confidence

‘He took a bullet for all of us. Literally’ - LeBron pays tribute to Martin Luther King

Tiger Woods changes his tune by joining in Trump’s odious game

America at Large: Golfers queuing up to be extras in the president’s tragi-comic farce

Trump hits out at sports figures in Twitter rant

African-American athletes continually the focus of US president’s personal attacks

The free throw: The secret to the most practised shot in sport

The free throw line can be a lonely place and the casual fan underestimates that

IRFU strategy may backfire when Schmidt bids farewell

Coach has altered thinking of many players, but when he leaves will a mass exodus ensue?

Joanne O'Riordan: Kaepernick and Villaneuva represent best of the USA

Trump’s malevolent intervention being met by stiff resistance within the NFL

Trump v NFL: president says it’s not about race

US Wrap: Kushner in row over private email server; Trump backs Strange for Senate seat

Steph Curry shoots 74 in solid round against professionals

Golden State Warriors guard finished the first round ahead of several professionals

Finally, there may be a team that can outlast LeBron James

James’ Cleveland Cavaliers beaten 4-1 by Golden State Warriors in NBA finals

America at Large: Courageous Steve Kerr not afraid to speak truth to power

Personal history lends fitting weight to the words of Golden State Warriors’ coach

Dream team down Spain to reach men’s gold medal final

USA lead from the opening tipoff to reach the basketball final and beat European rivals

LeBron delivers on promise and leads Cleveland Cavaliers to NBA title

Golden State Warriors become first team to lose after holding 3-1 lead

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LeBron James delivers to keep Cavaliers dream alive

James finished with a game-high 41 points and 11 assists to force a Game Seven decider

LeBron James refuses to lose as Cleveland keep NBA title series alive

James and Kyrie Irving both score over 40 points to cut Warriors lead to 3-2

Cavaliers breathe life into NBA finals with Warriors thrashing

Cleveland reduce deficit to just one game as Stephen Curry’s struggles continue

Golden State Warriors take commanding lead in the NBA finals

Defending champions triumph with 110-77 romp over the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 2-0 series advantage

Dave Hannigan: LeBron James aiming to lead Cleveland to glory

Cavaliers face a best-of-seven NBA series with current holders Golden State Warriors

Bernie Sanders the ‘only hope’ for his Democrat supporters

Poll shows US senator and rival Hillary Clinton in tight race in California primary

Warriors complete resurrection to return to NBA finals

Stephen Curry top scores against Thunder to set up a rematch with Cavaliers and LeBron

Lightning Golden State Warriors save season with Thunder win

Klay Thompson shoots 41 points to keep the champions alive in Oklahoma play-off

Mayo know their Achilles’ heel and expect Dubs to aim for it

Conceding goals has hurt westerners and things may get worse before they get better

America at Large: King and crown prince in Christmas showdown

LeBron James is a player for ages but Stephen Curry could be ready to usurp him

How did lowly Milwaukee halt the Golden State Warriors’ winning streak?

The Bucks took advantage of the Golden State Warriors’ brutal schedule

Golden State Warriors edge past Boston Celtics to go 24-0

Stephen Curry free throws help champions survive double overtime to win 124-119

Kobe Bryant: dazzling, brash, egomaniacal, ugly, beautiful and jaw-dropping

The Lakers star announces his intention to retire owing basketball nothing

Golden State Warriors record best ever start to an NBA season

Stephen Curry inspires reigning champions to 111-77 rout of LA Lakers and 16-0

America at large: Under Armour celebrating Spieth’s Major achievements

Sportswear company benefiting hugely from the Texan golfer’s spectacular rise

America at Large: Sexist blather epitomises all that’s wrong with ESPN

Stephen A Smith is presenter with expertise in offensive outbursts – and he has flourished

Candles, cards and a ceramic angel left at Berkeley site

Visibly shaken young Irish people bring mementos to the scene at 2020 Kittredge Street

Warriors see off Cavaliers to be crowned NBA champions

LeBron powerless as Golden State beat weary Cleveland 105-97 to seal first title in 40 years

Cavaliers back to earth with a bang as Warriors level finals

Golden State take advantage of battle weary Cavs to win 103-82 and make it two apiece

LA Clippers begin the healing process

NBA side back to winning ways just hours after owner receives life ban for racist comments

LA Clippers protest at owner’s alleged racist slur

Donald Sterling barred from attending games after compromising recordings surface

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