Hitchcock

Deng stars to almost shock Israel

The Chicago Bulls centre scored 30 points as Britain came within two and a half seconds of beating Israeli basketball team

Finch ready for ‘dogfight’ in qualifiers

Great Britain's basketball head coach has warned his players not to expect an easy ride to the European finals in Poland

Achara delivers another blow to Britain

Forward signs for Bologna and becomes fourth basketball player this summer to opt out of European qualifying campaign

Deng insurance doubt for London 2012

British officials must pay extra premium if Chicago Bulls forward is to represent his country in run-up to home Olympics

Deng proves too costly a risk for Britain

Britain will be without star basketball player for European qualifying campaign because he is too expensive to insure

Beckham unable to stop Gullit's departure

Ruud Gullit has resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy and Alexi Lalas has been dismissed as general manager

Questions of Sport: Luol Deng

Britain's star in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls talks about his 2012 hopes, South Norwood and why he hates the cold

Luol Deng: success is made for sharing

NBA star is eschewing the bling and using his wealth to help people

Deng signs on for £40 million with Bulls

Basketball: Deal marks latest remarkable chapter in story of London schoolboy whose family fled Sudanese Civil War

Stars pay tribute to Yankee Stadium

The All Star Game was the famous ballpark’s last showpiece event as the Yankees move to a new stadium in 2009

Boston Celtics claim NBA finals title

Boston Celtics 131 LA Lakers 92: a season that began eight months ago in Europe ended with Boston claiming 17th title

Beckham aware time is running out

There is little California dreaming as the former England captain realises his distinguished career is coming to a close

Lakers keep NBA dream alive

Celtics lead 3-2, have home advantage and need just one win to wrap up the series but they have a fight on their hands

Lakers lose glitter as title chances fade

David Beckham and other A-listers in Los Angeles are left stunned as they saw the Boston Celtics close in on NBA glory

Comeback put Celtics on the brink

Boston overturn a 24-point first half deficit to beat the LA Lakers 97-91 and take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals

Basketball playoffs 'rigged for ratings'

Shamed referee Tim Donaghy alleges NBA interfered in games to boost ticket sales and televion ratings

Bryant hauls Lakers back into NBA finals

Los Angeles Lakers 87 Boston Celtics 81: Game Three overshadowed by referee's admission that he affected results

Lakers find hope in depths of defeat

Late fightback from the LA Lakers not enough to stop Celtics winning 108-102 in second of best-of-seven NBA finals series