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Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 20-11
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 20 to 11.
Dec 31, 07:40
Preview: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's NFL clash between Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 02:17
Record-breaker Steph Curry propels Golden State Warriors into Conference semis
Steph Curry scores a record-breaking 50 points as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Sacramento Kings 120-100 in the seventh game of their NBA playoffs first-round tie.
May 1, 06:59
Pep Guardiola talks up 'difficult' Thomas Tuchel challenge ahead of Bayern Munich clash
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola believes there is little to separate Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel and his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann and is expecting a 'difficult' test against the German giants in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
Apr 10, 15:50
Roger Federer: The most loved, the most revered, the greatest
Following Roger Federer's retirement from tennis, Sports Mole looks at why the 20-time Grand Slam champion deserves to be regarded as the greatest the sport has ever seen.
Sep 24, 13:55
Pep Guardiola states where he wants to manage after Manchester City
Pep Guardiola reveals he would like to manage an international team when he decides to leave Manchester City, but reiterates that he will first take a break away from football.
Apr 15, 16:23
Steph Curry hits 16 3-pointers for Team LeBron in All-Star victory
Steph Curry hits 16 3-pointers as Team LeBron secure a 163-160 victory over Team Durant in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
Feb 21, 08:18
DeMar DeRozan breaks Michael Jordan scoring record in Chicago Bulls win
DeMar DeRozan scores 40 points and breaks a Michael Jordan scoring record to lead the Chicago Bulls to victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Feb 15, 10:08
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compares Cristiano Ronaldo to Michael Jordan
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compares in-form Cristiano Ronaldo to basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Nov 3, 14:47
NBA roundup: Steph Curry leads Warriors to eighth seed
The 33-year-old is the NBA's oldest scoring champion since Michael Jordan achieved the feat aged 35 in 1998.
May 17, 07:36
Verstappen covid-negative after Hamilton contact
Max Verstappen has tested negative for covid-19 following concerns he was a 'close contact' of world champion Lewis Hamilton's last week.
Dec 3, 06:39
Quique Setien: 'Lionel Messi is difficult to manage'
Former Barcelona manager Quique Setien reveals what it was like managing Lionel Messi during his ill-fated stay in the Camp Nou dugout.
Nov 1, 12:19
Los Angeles Lakers win first NBA title in a decade with victory over Miami Heat
The team's leader scored a triple-double and was named Finals MVP.
Oct 12, 08:48
Michael Jordan and his brand pledge $100m in fight for racial equality
The announcement comes after several days of protests in the United States and further afield following the death of George Floyd.
Jun 5, 22:29
George Floyd death: Sports stars have important role in demanding change and justice
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the role sports stars can play in demanding change in the wake of George Floyd's death, and where some are neglecting their duties.
Jun 1, 16:17
Jadon Sancho calls for change after revealing 'Justice for George Floyd' t-shirt
The winger made his feelings known on and off the pitch.
May 31, 22:50
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on Lionel Messi admiration
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges that he "admires" the career of Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi.
May 13, 20:14
NBA roundup: LeBron James passes Michael Jordan in career field goals
LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers recorded another win.
Jan 11, 08:06
NBA roundup: Simmons scores second career three-pointer
Philadelphia's coach wants more deep shots from the Australian.
Dec 8, 10:57
Sport's greatest comebacks: Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, George Foreman
Michael Jordan, Kim Clijsters and Tiger Woods are among those to have made successful returns.
Jun 23, 20:57
Eddie Jones jumps to George Ford's defence
England coach Eddie Jones backs up George Ford after the fly-half's performance against Wales was mocked by some of his own supporters.
May 29, 21:02
Analysing Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy
Sports Mole takes a look at the legacy left by Kobe Bryant following the announcement that he will retire at the end of the season.
Dec 2, 15:12
Magic Johnson: 'Kobe Bryant closest thing to Michael Jordan'
Magic Johnson believes that Kobe Bryant is the closest player to Michael Jordan that the NBA has produced.
Dec 1, 04:10
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pays tribute to retiring Kobe Bryant
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after the Los Angeles Lakers guard confirms that he will retire at the end of the season.
Nov 30, 02:23
Kobe Bryant confirms retirement plans
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant confirms that he will retire at the end of the current season.
Nov 30, 02:12
Lewis Hamilton planning for life after Formula 1 career
Lewis Hamilton is already preparing for life after his Formula 1 career by planning future business ventures.
Sep 12, 15:46
NBA star LeBron James to star in 'Space Jam 2'?
NBA star LeBron James is reportedly in line to star in a sequel to the 1996 popular film Space Jam.
Jul 23, 12:02
Charlotte to host 2017 All-Star weekend
The 2017 All-Star weekend will be hosted by Charlotte, with Sunday's exhibition game being played at the Time Warner Cable Arena.
Jun 24, 05:40
David Beckham named second-richest retired athlete by Forbes
David Beckham is named by Forbes magazine as the second-richest retired athlete in the world with earnings of £50.5m in 2014.
Mar 18, 13:44
MVP race: Analysing the four candidates
Sports Mole considers the chances of the four main candidates in this season's MVP race.
Mar 6, 08:29
Ex-basketball player Michael Jordan joins 'Forbes' billionaire list
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is included on Forbes magazine's annual list of billionaires for the first time.
Mar 3, 09:40
MVP Russell Westbrook 'blessed' to feature in NBA All-Star game
NBA All-Star MVP Russell Westbrook describes being able to play in the league's showpiece as a "blessing".
Feb 16, 10:56
Kobe Bryant wanted to play with Michael Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant reveals that he wanted to join the Washington Wizards over a decage ago in order to play alongside Michael Jordan.
Jan 27, 18:58
On this day: Michael Jordan passes 15,000 points
On this day in 1991, Michael Jordan becomes the second fastest player to reach 15,000 points in the NBA.
Jan 9, 08:26
NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors continue winning streak, Kobe passes MJ
Sports Mole rounds up Sunday night's NBA action, where the Golden State Warriors continued their fine form and Kobe Bryant passed a legend on the all-time scoring list.
Dec 15, 11:55
NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies down Houston Rockets in top-of-the-table West clash
Sports Mole rounds up Monday night's action in the NBA, where the league's two best teams met in Memphis.
Nov 18, 11:13
