Forget Cristiano Ronaldo’s six pack: fans are finding comfort in athletes who look (a little) more like the average person A short while after helping Kansas City to victory at Read more

Deal will be part of NBA’s reported $76bn agreement League has experiences a boom in popularity The WNBA’s boom in popularity is set to be rewarded with a huge rise Read more

Joe Bryant played in the NBA and in Europe Kobe credited father for his growth as a player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has died Read more

No 55 draft pick scores eight as Lakers bow to Rockets James’ father LeBron is with US Olympic team in UAE Bronny James has gotten the message from his father Read more

NBA agrees to $76bn deal taking league into 2030s Deal set records for both its length and total value The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, Read more

LA Clippers star dealing with knee injury Boston’s Derrick White expected to replace Leonard Kawhi Leonard will not be part of the US men’s basketball team that will compete in Read more

The best college players often go from playing for free to finding themselves with vast wealth in their teens. It can be a mixed blessing At the start of the Read more

Greek star helps team book Paris berth with 23 points Brazil and Spain also confirm places at 2024 Games Giannis Antetokounmpo is heading to the Olympics for the first time, Read more

Rookie was drafted No 55 overall by Lakers Guard will play alongside father LeBron this season Bronny James took his place in the starting lineup for Los Angeles and his Read more

Eskin barred from Citizens Bank Park WIP host alleged to have kissed a worker without consent Philadelphia sports radio host Howard Eskin has been suspended from Phillies home games for Read more