As Luis Enrique's PSG bid to defend their Champions League crown, European football expert Guillem Balague explores the club's transformation.

Victor Wembanyama bags 22 points as San Antonio Spurs defeat defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to reach the NBA Finals.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.

<p data-start="73" data-end="292">The New York Knicks have moved within touching distance of their first NBA Finals appearance in more than two decades after opening the Eastern Conference Finals with back-to-back victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p><p data-start="294" data-end="529">A team that entered the postseason carrying growing expectations has continued its impressive playoff run, taking a commanding lead in the series and placing significant pressure on the Cavaliers ahead of the next stage of the matchup.</p><p data-start="531" data-end="825">The Knicks' success has been built on a combination of disciplined defense, efficient offense and leadership from their key players. Throughout the postseason, the team has consistently found answers in crucial moments, demonstrating the resilience that has become a hallmark of their campaign.</p><p data-start="827" data-end="1096">New York's ability to control the tempo of games has been particularly important. The Knicks have limited scoring opportunities for their opponents while creating high-percentage chances on the offensive end, allowing them to maintain control during critical stretches.</p><p data-start="1098" data-end="1370">For the Cavaliers, the challenge now becomes responding to adversity. Despite an impressive regular season and strong playoff performances earlier in the tournament, Cleveland finds itself in a difficult position against a Knicks side playing with confidence and momentum.</p><p data-start="1372" data-end="1575">Basketball analysts believe the next game could determine the direction of the series. A victory for New York would place them firmly in control, while a Cavaliers win could reignite hopes of a comeback.</p><p data-start="1577" data-end="1794">The atmosphere surrounding the series continues to intensify as fans in both cities recognize the significance of the moment. With a place in the NBA Finals at stake, every possession has become increasingly valuable.</p><p data-start="1796" data-end="2045"><br></p>

NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

The Super League Basketball play-off finals take place at The O2 in London this weekend, and you can follow the action live on the BBC.

<p data-start="2105" data-end="2285">The race for the NBA championship intensified on 20 May as the Conference Finals entered a crucial phase, leaving just four teams standing in pursuit of basketball's biggest prize.</p><p data-start="2287" data-end="2626">With the pressure mounting and every possession carrying greater significance, the remaining contenders continued to battle for a coveted place in the NBA Finals. The Conference Finals have already delivered dramatic performances, tactical adjustments and standout individual displays that have captivated basketball fans around the world.</p><p data-start="2628" data-end="2913">Several star players have risen to the occasion, producing game-changing moments as teams seek to gain an advantage in their respective series. Coaches have also been forced to make critical decisions, balancing rotations, defensive assignments and game plans against elite opposition.</p><p data-start="2915" data-end="3160">The Conference Finals represent one of the most demanding stages of the NBA season. After navigating an 82-game regular season and multiple playoff rounds, teams must now overcome equally determined opponents while managing fatigue and injuries.</p><p data-start="3162" data-end="3439">League observers have praised the competitiveness of this year's postseason, noting that several franchises entered the playoffs with realistic championship ambitions. That parity has contributed to tightly contested matchups and unpredictable outcomes throughout the playoffs.</p><p> </p><p data-start="3441" data-end="3625">For the remaining teams, the objective is clear: secure four victories and earn a place in the NBA Finals. The margin for error continues to shrink as the pressure of the moment grows.</p>

The Irish Rugby Football Union's head of women's strategy Lynne Cantwell says the upcoming WXV Global Series is like having "a mini-World Cup every year, but on home soil".

England's men and women 3x3 basketball teams come through qualifying to book their places at the Commonwealth Games this summer.

The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, came in for criticism after not giving full-throated support to the city's basketball team.