Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James's charter school in his native Akron is getting a new gym, thanks to a $1 million contribution from the DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation.

LeBron James is extending his kindness to a teenager in the Dominican Republic who caught his attention after a video of the 13-year-old boy hitting a tough shot went viral this week.

LeBron James posted a video on his Instagram over the weekend showing him beating a 14-year-old kid who appeared to challenge him to a three-point shooting contest.

The world's most expensive ever footballer, Neymar, completes the top three as footballers dominate the podium spots of Forbes list of the 100 highest paid athletes .

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe was greeted by hundreds of fans as he arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday evening following a week in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has agreed to give his famous No. 23 jersey to his soon-to-be teammate, former New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center Anthony Davis.

LeBron James has welcomed Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers by handing over his No 23 jersey to his close friend and fellow NBA All-Star. 

The LA Lakers star made the trip to Las Vegas to watch his 14-year-old son LeBron 'Bronny' James Jr. compete in the Big Time Hoops Tournament and beamed with joy after his son's impressive dunk.

The Canada native and Los Angeles Lakers forward have teamed up on the business endeavor which James started four years ago.

Griezmann celebrated his second goal by grabbing a handful of glitter from a steward and sprinkling it in the air. James is famed for doing the same thing with a handful of chalk after scoring in basketball.

LeBron James's effort to trademark the term 'Taco Tuesday' has been denied by the US Patent and Trademark Office, but a spokesman for the Los Angeles Lakers star says the ruling was welcome.

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was showered with applause during Thursday's preseason game in Shanghai, Rockets GM Daryl Morey became the target of angry fans.

LeBron James has spoken out again after sparking anger for suggesting Houston Rockets Daryl Morey 'wasn't educated' when he sent a tweet in support of protesters in Hong Kong.

During a closed-door meeting in China last week, LeBron James pressured NBA commissioner Adam Silver to punish Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey for his support for Hong Kong.

In Wednesday's 'Let Them Eat Goo' episode, the lunches at South Park Elementary School are switched out for healthier options, following complaints from other students.

Kawhi Leonard (left) stepped out for his LA Clippers debut on Tuesday night, helping his new side see off local rivals LA Lakers on the opening night of the new NBA season.

The 40-year-old comedian was seen enjoying a night out with Jay-Z and other powerplayers in the sports and hip-hop world at high-end restaurant Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio on Monday night.

Golden State Warriors' have now lost two on the spin to start their season after falling to a heavy 120-92 defeat against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

The Akron, Ohio native said that firefighters are the 'the reason why things could be a lot less worse than they could be,' commending them for their bravery, commitment and sacrifice to their craft.

On Halloween, LeBron James channeled Johnny Depp in his iconic 1990 film role Edward Scissorhands. The NBA legend dubbed himself 'LeDward Scissorhands'.

James, who was in stunning form following a triple-double in an overtime victory in Dallas on Friday, added 21 points and 11 rebounds in San Antonio, while Davis had 25 points and also 11 rebounds.

James hit a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the waning minutes to seal another impressive win for the Lakers, who haven't lost since their season opener against the Clippers.

LeBron James scored 12 of his 33 points during a breathtaking opening nine minutes for the Lakers, who raced to a 25-point lead and handed Atlanta its second ugly loss in 24 hours at Staples Center.

LeBron James produced another bit of magic in Los Angeles Lakers' 130-127 win over Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, as he claimed a great catch before setting up Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

LeBron James keeps on cementing his place as one of the greatest-ever NBA players after reaching another milestone on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans.

Andy Reyes and his friend and former basketball teammate, Emmanuel Franco, had visited a food truck in the Dominican Republic on Monday, when conversation turned to the NBA.

They improved to a 23-3 record, which extended their second-longest road winning streak in franchise history to 13 games and rallied from a double-digit deficit to win for the eighth time already this season.

LeBron James, 34, was seen jumping up and down as Bronny played for California's Sierra Canyon Trailblazers on Saturday against St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish who were at home in Columbus, Ohio.

Domantas Sabonis scored 26 points and Malcolm Brogdon made a tiebreaking reverse layup with 36.4 seconds left on Tuesday night to give the Indiana Pacers a 105-102 victory over Los Angeles.

Buoyed by a perfect five-game homestand, the Denver Nuggets hit the road and kept on winning. Paul Millsap scored 21 points and the Nuggets dominated the second half in defeating the Lakers.

The 32-year-old actor was on the receiving end of a chant by LeBron James, 34, on Wednesday before his Los Angeles Lakers took on their intra-city rivals the Clippers.

LA Lakers snapped their season-long four-game losing streak, after LeBron James (left) scored 21 points in victory against Portland Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers point forward was seen exiting the Crazy Girls strip club in Hollywood in the wee hours of Tuesday morning as he celebrated his 35th birthday.

LeBron James netted 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in the Lakers victory over Phoenix Suns, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and 17 rebounds against the Timberwolves.

Over the last 10 years we have seen astonishing increases in the amount of money poured into sports, but which stars have benefitted the most? Sporstmail looks at the decade's biggest earners.

LeBron James put up 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis had eight of the Lakers' 20 blocked shots in their fifth straight victory, 106-99 over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

LeBron James contributed 35 points and 16 rebounds and Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers raced to a 129-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Adorable footage shows Liam Burgin, 13, overwhelmed with emotion after catching a glimpse of LeBron James running on the court for an LA Lakers game at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

Carmelo Anthony made the winning basket with just 3.3 seconds left on the clock as Portland rallied to beat Toronto on Tuesday night. Portland looked dead and buried but rallied with seconds left.

LeBron James is on the cusp of adding another piece of history to his bow as he continues to cement his legacy as one of the NBA's greatest-ever players.

LeBron James was on hand in Springfield, Massachusetts on Monday when a spectator threw an orange peel at his son during a high school game. A young boy has admitted responsibility.

Zion Williamson is set to make his long-awaited NBA debut when his New Orleans Pelicans take on the San Antonio Spurs at the Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night.

The legendary basketball player took to social media hours before his death to celebrate Lebron James surpassing him to earn the No. 2 All-Time Top Scorer title.

Kobe Bryant heaped praise on fellow basketball icon and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James in what proved to be his final tweet before a fatal helicopter crash on Sunday in California. 

BBC News at Ten ran a segment paying tribute to the former NBA superstar but mistakenly showed a video of LA Lakers player LeBron James on the court, rather than Bryant.

A heartbroken LeBron James shared a clip of himself playfully embracing Kobe Bryant on the sidelines of an NBA fixture in Los Angeles just four weeks ago.

LeBron James took part in an outdoor workout on Wednesday as he prepared to return to the court following the death of close friend Kobe Bryant. 

As LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their Friday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers, James showed off a new tattoo that pays homage to Kobe Bryant.

The Los Angeles Lakers stars were at Avra Beverly Hills Estiatorio restaurant on Thursday as they grabbed a bite to eat one the eve of their return to the court.

Los Angeles Lakers have paid tribute to Kobe Bryant by lining every seat in the 20,000-capacity Staples Center with his retired No 24 jersey ahead of the first match since his tragic death.