Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year on Friday.
Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.
A day after Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title, Serbia's Nikola Jokic was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals
A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.
Miami Heat forward LeBron James won his second successive NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award after leading his team to victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday's championship decider.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday.
The four-time champion "King James" became the league's scoring king just over a year ago when he passed Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Factbox on the Miami Heat, who won the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship on Thursday by beating Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the best-of-seven final series.
The Los Angeles Lakers captured a record-tying 17th NBA Championship on Sunday with a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat that sealed the best-of-seven title series 4-2, restoring the storied franchise to the top of the basketball world.
Durant, named Most Valuable Player in this year's NBA Finals, will be in New Delhi next Thursday to open two new basketball courts, funded by his charity foundation, and coach the country's top prospects at the NBA Academy India.
The San Antonio Spurs delivered a decisive end to LeBron James's two-year reign atop the basketball world by routing the Miami Heat 104-87 on Sunday to win the NBA Finals four games to one.
The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons and cap a near-perfect run through the playoffs.
Novak Djokovic was not the only Serb making sporting headlines this week. Nikola Jovic led the Detroit Nuggets to their first NBA Championship. Meet the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time as names like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant dominate the discussion. Abdul-Jabbar, however, undoubtedly deserves his place in the pantheon of the game's greats.
History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023
Steph Curry had a disappointing season with the NBA's Golden State Warriors but he still managed to add another piece of silverware to his trophy cabinet.
Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.
LeBron James may be the self-proclaimed "King" but after delivering an NBA title to long-suffering Cleveland on Sunday.
The Cleveland Cavaliers let an 11-point lead slip in the fourth quarter but dug deep in overtime to beat Golden State 95-93 on Sunday and square the NBA Finals series at 1-1.
The Indian teenager will train at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from November 7-24.
Kobe Bryant, fourth all-time in NBA scoring, played for the Los Angeles Lakers during an illustrious 20-year career that was highlighted by five NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVPs and one league MVP.
The San Antonio Spurs raised their championship banner then elevated their game when it mattered to edge the Dallas Mavericks 101-100 in a season-opening win on Tuesday.
Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out just how much you know about sport.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tore a ligament in his right wrist in Monday's preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers and is considered day-to-day, the National Basketball Association club said on Wednesday.
Kyrie Irving and Carmelo Anthony set aside the unrest with their respective teams and put on a dazzling show that vaulted the Eastern Conference to a 163-155 comeback win over the West in the highest scoring NBA All Star game ever on Sunday.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
Chicago's defence stifled LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to set-up an easy 103-82 victory over the Miami Heat in the opening game of their Eastern Conference Finals series on Sunday.
Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.
News of all people and events who made news on Saturday.
Satnam Singh made his second consecutive appearance for Dallas Mavericks as they ended up on the losing side against Portland Trail Blazers in the 2015 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Sunday night. Dallas Mavericks lost 80-93.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, arguably the best player of his generation, announced on Sunday he will retire after the 2015-16 National Basketball Association season.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant lit up the National Basketball Association with a work ethic.
As the curtain comes down on 2014, here's a look at the five best performances over the last 12 months. And, guess what? Two Indian sportsmen figure in the list!
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