Basketball

Anything to do with Basketball

Zackery @Zackery - over 5 years ago

Ex-Michigan State President to Get $2.4 Million in Retirement Deal

Ex-Michigan State President to Get $2.4 Million in Retirement DealMACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Lou Anna K. Simon, the former Michigan State University president charged with lying about her knowledge of Lawrence G. Nassar’s sexual abuse, will be paid more than $2.4 million as p...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - about 4 years ago

Obama counseled 'a small group' of NBA players amid boycotts

The source also confirmed that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was on the call. It was Paul, the source said, who organized the discussion.Katie Hill, a spokeswoman for Obama, told CNN in a statement, "As an avid basketball fan, President Obama speaks regularly with ...continued

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Ismael @Ismael - over 4 years ago

What's March Madness with no fans? A good way to prevent coronavirus, one group says

(CNN) So much of the hoopla surrounding March Madness is in the crowds, where basketball fans slather themselves with body paint or wear animal masks to support their teams.But that madness could fade away this year if one players' advocacy group gets its way.The National...continued

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Nelson @Nelson - about 1 year ago

Making 'Herstory': Sights from Iowa's record-breaking game at Kinnick Stadium

The Iowa Hawkeyes set the women's college basketball attendance record with an exhibition game at Kinnick Stadium -- and produced amazing photos along the way.

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Raoul @Raoul - over 2 years ago

Griner's wife breaks silence, urges Biden to get WNBA player home - Reuters

The wife of detained Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Brittney Griner has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to help get the twice Olympic gold medalist out of Russia.

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Manley @Manley - 11 months ago

AD of struggling Louisville says Payne staying

Louisville athletic director Josh Heird said Friday that head men's basketball coach Kenny Payne will remain in place as the Cardinals enter ACC play.

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Madalyn @Madalyn - over 3 years ago

Why You Should Spend Two Hours Outside Every Week This Spring

When I think back to this time last year, I mainly remember all the walking. My son and I would head out at lunchtime to take a familiar loop around the neighborhood. He’d bring a basketball to bounce along the sidewalk as I paused to take pictures of the ti…

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Maureen @Maureen - about 5 years ago

Agonizing Summer Leaves U.S. Basketball Much to Ponder

Agonizing Summer Leaves U.S. Basketball Much to PonderDONGGUAN, China — When they huddled on the floor before tipoff Thursday night, Coach Gregg Popovich of the United States slipped some colorful language into his greeting for his Serbian counterpart Sasha Djordjevic.Thi...continued

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Rex @Rex - about 2 years ago

Australia enlists NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal on Indigenous reform - Reuters

Former US basketball star Shaquille O'Neal will help Australia's new government implement reforms for an Indigenous voice to parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday said, standing alongside NBA Hall of famer.

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Ericka @Ericka - over 2 years ago

Detained WNBA star Griner unable to speak to wife due to logistical issue -State Dept - Reuters

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia for months, was not able to speak to her wife as scheduled due to a logistical error compounded by Russia's restrictions on the U.S. embassy's operations in Moscow, the State Department said on Tuesday.

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Dayton @Dayton - about 3 years ago

Gasol retires after 23-year career, two NBA titles, three Olympic medals - Reuters

Spanish basketball great Pau Gasol announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from the sport after a 23-year career.

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Jarod @Jarod - over 3 years ago

Basketball-Mental health concerns force Cambage into Olympic withdrawal - Reuters

Liz Cambage has withdrawn from the Olympic Games citing mental health concerns, dealing a massive blow to Australia's medal hopes after Basketball Australia launched an investigation into an altercation involving the 29-year-old on Thursday.

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Josiah @Josiah - almost 5 years ago

Follow live: Lakers, Bucks square off in Milwaukee

December 19, 2019Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 11 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-104 Thursday night in a showdown of the NBA's top teams.Rajon Rondo misses a layup, but grabs his own rebound and then kicks it o...continued

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Zackery @Zackery - about 1 year ago

These Four New Games Are Coming to Apple Arcade This Month

In terms of value, it’s tough to beat Apple Arcade. The service costs $5 per month following a one-month free trial, or comes as part of an Apple One subscription. Heck, if you bought an Apple device recently, like an iPhone 15, you get three months of Apple …

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Garnet @Garnet - over 1 year ago

'NBA 2K24' introduces a LeBron era and more updates

Basketball season is fast approaching, and so is a new opportunity to virtually get in on the action: NBA 2K24 New Gen. 2K shared preliminary information about the game in July but has just announced new details about September 8th's NBA 2K24, including addin…

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 5 years ago

Canada drops close game to upstart Mali as heave at final buzzer falls short

Sports-no-CBCKeon Ambrose-Hylton led with 16 points in Canada's 71-70 loss to Mali on Sunday at the FIBA under-19 Basketball World Cup.Karim Mane had 10 points and seven rebounds for Canada (1-1), while AJ Lawson had 10 points.Siriman Kanoute delivered a game-high 22 poin...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - over 4 years ago

It's Really Hard To Play Basketball In Spider-Man

Gif : Insomniac Games via Reetae27If you’re like me, you came across one of the basketball courts in Spider-Man’s New York City, spent some time failing to make a basket, and then moved on to fighting the next group of bank-robbing goons. But one YouTuber made it his miss...continued

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Alexzander @Alexzander - 7 months ago

SMU hires ex-USC coach Enfield to replace Lanier

SMU has hired USC's Andy Enfield as its new men's basketball coach, the school announced on Monday.

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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago

Seattle Storm hungry for repeat championship as 25th WNBA season kicks off - Reuters

Teams across the league will look to calm the reigning champion Seattle Storm as a pivotal 25th season of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) starts on Friday.

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Iva @Iva - over 3 years ago

Alex Rodriguez Joins Ownership Group for Timberwolves and Lynx

Rodriguez and Marc Lore, an e-commerce billionaire, have a pathway to controlling ownership of the professional Minnesota basketball teams in two years.

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Bobby @Bobby - almost 5 years ago

Sources: NBPA talking to G League about union

NBPA talking to G League about unionThe National Basketball Players Association is meeting with G League players this week to discuss further a plan to unionize the NBA's minor league system, league sources told ESPN.The NBPA sent an email to player agents on Monday morni...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 2 years ago

Pretty in Any Color: Women in Basketball Make the Style Rules

Players in women’s basketball are styling themselves how they want, because they can. Their choices also can be lucrative.

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago

U.S. basketball star Griner returns to Russian court in drugs trial - Reuters.com

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner appeared at a Russian court on Tuesday for the fifth hearing of her trial on drugs charges that could carry a jail sentence of up to 10 years.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - over 5 years ago

Donald Glover Explains Why He Didn't Want to Record 'The Lion King' Music With Beyonce

Donald Glover Explains Why He Didn’t Want to Record ‘The Lion King’ Music With BeyonceDonald Glover didn’t want to hit the recording studio with Beyonce while working on The Lion King!The 35-year-old actor had a funny response when asked if the two stars were in the same ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 3 years ago

Revived U.C.L.A. Will Face Michigan for Final Four Berth

After barely making the field of the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament, the Bruins are enjoying a revival under Coach Mick Cronin. Now they’re one win from the Final Four.

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