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Young athletes should enjoy the sport, stay away from comparison game, says ex-NBA star Jeremy Lin

Fun to play with LeBron James, says Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura amid uncertain future

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.

Miami Heat land two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in mega trade with Milwaukee Bucks: Reports

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Glasgow's leaner Commonwealth Games model inspires future hosts, organisers say

A detailed view shows the Official Medal for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova as it is unveiled at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, April 29, 2026 .    Ian MacNicol/Pool via REUTERS
A detailed view shows the Official Medal for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, designed by Militsa Milenkova as it is unveiled at the Glasgow School Of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, April 29, 2026 .    Ian MacNicol/Pool via REUTERS

Antwerp win inaugural Lion City Challenger, which will return in 2027 with other 3x3 basketball events

From left: Antwerp's tournament Most Valuable Player Dennis Donkor, Jonas Foerts, Caspar Augustijnen and Vic Van Oosterwyck are champions of the inaugural Lion City Challenger, a new international 3x3 event held in Singapore.
From left: Antwerp's tournament Most Valuable Player Dennis Donkor, Jonas Foerts, Caspar Augustijnen and Vic Van Oosterwyck are champions of the inaugural Lion City Challenger, a new international 3x3 event held in Singapore.

NBA Europe chief promises ‘hundreds of millions’ for new competition

New York Knicks celebrate NBA win with huge Manhattan parade

Public viewing pens to see the parade were already full three hours before the start.
Public viewing pens to see the parade were already full three hours before the start.

Euphoric Knicks fans flood New York for championship ticker-tape parade

Basketball - NBA - New York Knicks Parade - Woolworth Building, New York City, New York, U.S. - June 18, 2026 General view from the Woolworth Building in New York City of the NYPD police escort as the parade travels along Broadway REUTERS/Mike Segar
Basketball - NBA - New York Knicks Parade - Woolworth Building, New York City, New York, U.S. - June 18, 2026 General view from the Woolworth Building in New York City of the NYPD police escort as the parade travels along Broadway REUTERS/Mike Segar

Chaos and confetti settle as New York City prepares for Knicks celebration

A school bus burning as fans celebrate after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win the title in New York early on June 14, 2026.
A school bus burning as fans celebrate after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win the title in New York early on June 14, 2026.

NBA-Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Pool Photo via Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Pool Photo via Imagn Images

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.