It comes nine months after the death of franchise legend Kobe Bryant.
The 2020 NBA season came to a close overnight, almost four months later than expected.
The LA Lakers clinched a record-equaling 17th title, beating the Miami Heat 106-93 in Orlando for a 4-2 series win.
It's a first championship in 10 years for the Lakers.
Their star LeBron James now has four NBA titles with three different teams.
Brett Takes Athlone Women's Senior Coaching Role
Gordon Brett is set to join forces with Colin Fortune ahead of the new Women's Premier Division season.
Ballinagar Set To Duel For All Ireland Final - Pending Weather
The Offaly club's junior championship semi-final may be called off due to low temperatures.
Portlaoise Panthers Taking On Liffey Celtics
The Laois outfit are now three games with out a win following last weekend.
Wixted Return Announced As Athlone Recruitment Continues Apace
The midlanders will be hoping they can fight for promotion to the Premier Division this season.
Panthers Perform Great Escape In Portlaoise To Maintain Flawless Record
The First Division side are still to drop points in this year's league.
Laois Trainer Sees Winner At Fairyhouse Over the Holidays
The victory marked a maiden win for John Story.
Kilcormac Killoughey Part Ways With Senior Hurling Manager
The side won back to back county titles in 2023 and 2024.
Henshaw Welcomes "World Class" Challenge Barrett Brings To Leinster Centres
The Athlone man has penned a new two year deal.
Midlands GOAL Mile Events Raising Money For Communities In Africa And The Middle East
There's GOAL fundraisers are taking place in Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Kilduff Signs Third Town Player For Dundalk
Leo Gaxha is the latest player to move to the North East to play under Ciaran Kilduff.
Panthers Fall To Fifth Super League Loss After Waterford Thriller
The Laois team went blow for blow with the league leaders on Saturday.
Perfect Panthers Continue Winning Run
It's 12 wins from 12 league and cup outings for the Portlaoise Panthers.
Westmeath Leinster Semi-Final Victory My Greatest Sporting Memory - Gerry Buckley
The Midlands 103 GAA analyst has released a statistical account of Westmeath GAA's 140 year history.
Robbie Henshaw Signs Two-Year Extension With Leinster
The Athlone man first played for Leinster in 2016.
Cian Ready To Take On All Comers
The Mountmellick man will be back in the ring in February.
Offaly's Milne Named In Leinster Matchday Squad For Interpro
The Blues are yet to lose in league or European action this season.
Westmeath Schools Progress In Senior A Leinster Championship
Moate CS and Colaiste Mhuire have both booked their place the competition's last four.
Panthers Travel To Take On Super League Table Toppers
SETU Waterford play host to the Laois club on Saturday.
Athlone Sign Jamaican International From London Lionesses
The midlanders are under new management heading in to 2025.
KK And SBK Hoping For Festive Cheer In Offaly U20 County Final
Some of the Offaly's best young hurlers will compete for county honours on Saturday.
