Sky High

Joe Torre switch paying off for Dodgers

Yankees veteran builds a new baseball dynasty in the west after his refusal to accept an 'insulting' contract extension in New York

US embraces the Lingerie League

Fans look forward to the ultimate in fantasy (American) football

Coach’s firing leaves ragged Raiders in turmoil

With his American football team in meltdown, the Oakland owner has reverted to type

The end of an era

New York bids farewell to Yankee Stadium, the house of heroes

Favre makes his New York Jets debut

American Football icon gets ready to make his New York Jets debut after the move from Green Bay that stunned America

Favre set to make New York Jets bow

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback makes Jets debut away to the Miami Dolphins, having reversed decision to retire

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