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Pelle Larsson scores season-high 18 as Miami beats Indiana for second straight win

Swedish NBA star Pelle Larsson’s Miami has secured its second victory of the season.

Pelle Larsson scores season-high 17 as Miami Heat end four-game losing streak with win over Atlanta

Pelle Larsson's Miami Heat have secured their first win of the season.

Real Madrid apologizes to China over Mbappé’s Mao Zedong joke

Real Madrid has apologised to the Chinese people over striker Kylian Mbappé’s joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. “Our club has great respect for China,” Real Madrid wrote on its website.

China Suspends La Liga Broadcasts Despite Apology From Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé apologizes for joking about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, but China is now suspending La Liga broadcasts in the country.

Pelle Larsson scores season-high 15 points, but Miami falls to third straight loss

15 points and plenty of playing time - Pelle Larsson's production in the NBA continues to grow. But things are still going poorly for Miami.

LeBron James Scores 14 Points in Winning Philadelphia Debut Against Defending Champions New York

Basketball legend LeBron James made his NBA debut for Philadelphia in tonight's opener. He scored 14 points as his team beat defending champion New York 106-100.

NBA season guide: Pelle Larsson enters his third year with the Miami Heat alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo

Pelle Larsson has a new star teammate, LeBron James has changed teams for his 24th season, and the New York Knicks will try to become the first team in the 2020s to defend their title. Here is the guide to this year’s NBA season.

Pelle Larsson upbeat on new-look Miami Heat after dream contract

Miami Heat was the biggest signing of the summer in the NBA. Now Pelle Larsson hopes that Giannis Antetokounmpo will take the team to new heights. I think we will go far, says the Swede, who recently signed a new dream contract.

Pelle Larsson extends Miami Heat contract in NBA, set for major pay rise

Swedish basketball player Pelle Larsson has extended his contract with the Miami Heat, the NBA club confirms on its website. He will receive a hefty salary increase.

NBA fines Clippers $30 million in salary cap violation case, Ballmer suspended for a year

The Los Angeles Clippers have been fined $30 million by the NBA for violating salary cap rules. Owner Steve Ballmer will also be suspended for one year, and the team will lose several draft picks.

Sweden’s Simon Birgander relishing France test against Victor Wembanyama

National team center Simon Birgander measures 210 centimeters - but is still set to feel short in the World Cup qualifier against France. Then Birgander and Sweden will face world star Victor Wembanyama, 224 centimeters, for the first time.

Pelle Larsson: Sweden’s World Cup qualifiers are more fun than the NBA

The national basketball team is better than ever, dreaming of the World Cup - and kicking off the qualifiers with two huge matches. Then Pelle Larsson is enjoying himself: These matches are more fun than the NBA.

NBA legend Don Nelson dies at 86, won five titles as a player

Five league titles as a player and 34 years as a coach brought Don Nelson to the Hall of Fame. Now he has died, at the age of 86.

Sweden moves hyped World Cup qualifier against France to Avicii Arena: Goosebumps, says Riipinen

Interest in watching the national basketball team's World Cup qualifying match against France was so great that the game was moved from Hovet to Avicii Arena. “It’s so cool. So big. We’re going to give back on the court,” says national team captain Mikko Riipinen at a press conference.

Expert on LeBron James’ Philadelphia move: I’ve given up on the dream

On Friday night, the summer's big basketball story came to an end - LeBron James has signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia. But not everyone received the news with joy. We will look back on this and say, why did he do that?, SVT basketball expert Nick Rajacic says.

Sweden keeps World Cup dream alive with 87-76 win over Czech Republic

Sweden made a flying start in the must-win match. The basketball team beat the Czech Republic 87-76 in the World Cup qualifiers after a strong opening. It was absolutely insane. You almost got goosebumps, says senior national team debutant Bobi Klintman.

LeBron James to Leave Lakers, Plans to Keep Playing Elsewhere

Star LeBron James isn't ready to stop playing basketball - but his time with the Los Angeles Lakers seems to be over.

New York Knicks take control of the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are extending their lead in the race to win this year's NBA championship. Thanks to a record-breaking comeback, the team now leads the series 3-1.

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 after eight-month battle with aggressive brain tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor. He was 47.

Larsson's success - 24 points against table-topping Washington

Pelle Larsson led Miami to victory over table-topping Washington in tonight's NBA game. The Swede scored 24 points.

Larsson's Miami lose return match to Cleveland in NBA

Swedish player Pelle Larsson's Miami lost heavily to Cleveland in tonight's NBA game.

Anthony Edwards must pay 226,000 kronor after throwing ball at audience

Basketball star Anthony Edwards threw a ball "with full force" towards the crowd during a game earlier this week. Now the NBA has fined him a whopping $25,000, just over 226,000 kronor.

Pelle Larsson delivered 20 points in Miami's 134–91 victory against Chicago

LeBron James named All-Star reserve again, sets record with 22nd selection