Basketball
Anything to do with Basketball
Immanuel @Immanuel - over 4 years ago
Ball-Tracking Basketball Hoop Makes it Impossible To Miss a Shot
After designing a curved basketball backboard that redirects every shot through the hoop, Shane Wighton has engineered a new and improved version that’s even more forgiving by actively tracking a ball’s trajectory and then repositioning the backboard so every shot is noth...continued
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Patrick @Patrick - over 2 years ago
Trump suggested that LeBron James could play basketball as a woman, appearing to mock transgender...
Donald Trump said LeBron James could play basketball as a woman during his speech at Turning Point USA's Student Action Summit in Tampa on Saturday.
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Priscilla @Priscilla - almost 3 years ago
Pelicans Choose to Remain Upbeat, Not Beaten Down
New Orleans guard Josh Hart is assembling his most complete pro season under a new coach who is relentlessly positive, and for a team that is still missing Zion Williamson.
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Felicita @Felicita - about 2 years ago
Suns owner Sarver announces plans to sell team - Reuters
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver on Wednesday said he is seeking buyers for the team a week after being suspended for a year and fined $10 million by the National Basketball Association (NBA) following an investigation into allegations of workplace misconduct.
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Kristina @Kristina - over 3 years ago
N.C.A.A.’s Fear of a Canceled Tournament Game Arrives
Virginia Commonwealth was bounced from the men’s basketball tournament after what its coach described as “multiple positive tests.”
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Alvah @Alvah - over 1 year ago
Wizards, Kuzma agree to four-year, $102M deal
Washington forward Kyle Kuzma has agreed on a four-year, $102M deal to return to the Wizards, co-head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday.
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Cameron @Cameron - over 4 years ago
MLS, NHL suspend seasons, conference college basketball tourneys canceled as coronavirus spreads ...
Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO websiteMajor League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Hockey League and several college basketball tournaments are following ...continued
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Angus @Angus - over 4 years ago
Nike released a touching tribute to Kobe Bryant on the day of his memorial
(CNN) Sometimes you can say a lot without saying much at all.Nike released a touching tribute to Kobe Bryant on Monday, released just as the public memorial service honoring Bryant and his daughter Gianna got underway.The simple yet effective tribute featured no videos or...continued
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Rowan @Rowan - over 5 years ago
Portland to move some asylum seekers to nearby town
Portland to move some asylum seekers to nearby townPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The city of Portland is sending some asylum seekers housed in emergency shelters to a nearby town.Portland has been housing several hundreds of asylum seekers at the Portland Expo basketball arena a...continued
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Meggie @Meggie - about 4 years ago
Anthony Edwards Drafted No. 1 by the Minnesota Timberwolves
James Wiseman went to the Golden State Warriors at No. 2, and the Charlotte Hornets picked LaMelo Ball at No. 3.
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Elliott @Elliott - over 5 years ago
The NBA Experience Store is Now Open
The NBA Experience Store is Now OpenThe NBA Experience Store opened this week. This is located at the site of the old DisneyQuest building in the West Side area of Disney Springs. Note that the NBA Experience is not actually open yet, that’s scheduled for August 12, but y...continued
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Garnet @Garnet - over 5 years ago
NBA Considering Introduction Of Cup, Reduction Of Regular Season Schedule For 21-22 Season
NBA Considering Introduction Of Cup, Reduction Of Regular Season Schedule For 21-22 SeasonThe NBA is considering using their 75th anniversary season in 21-22 as an opportunity to test of their bolder initiatives such as a mid-season cup and postseason play-in tournament w...continued
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Rex @Rex - over 4 years ago
James leads tributes at Lakers' first game since Bryant death
Media playback is not supported on this device James leads Lakers' tributes to BryantLeBron James led tributes to LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the team's first game since he died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna and seven other people.The Lakers lost...continued
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Cameron @Cameron - over 4 years ago
Guy Uses Physics and Computer Simulations to Design a Never-Miss Basketball Hoop
Gif : YouTubeDoes it really take years of practice and dedication on the basketball court to compete with the talents of NBA players? Apparently not. All you need is some basic knowledge of physics, access to computer simulation software, and enough tools to build a cur v...continued
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Erik @Erik - about 3 years ago
'Sprawlbawl' by NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry uses compelling statistics and graphics to make you l...
In "Sprawlball," Kirk Goldsberry explores the prominence of three-pointers and other big changes in basketball. It's a great gift for NBA fans.
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Roger @Roger - about 1 year ago
Kansas dismisses Morris after felony rape charge
Kansas has dismissed Arterio Morris from the program after he was arrested and charged with rape. Morris transferred to the school from Texas.
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Leda @Leda - almost 4 years ago
NBA, NHL delay games as COVID-19 once again threatens professional sport - Reuters
The National Basketball Association (NBA) postponed three more games and the National Hockey League (NHL) once again pushed back the Dallas Stars' season opener, amid a surge of COVID-19 cases that has put professional sport on notice in North America.
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Jerrold @Jerrold - over 2 years ago
Warriors coach Kerr calls for gun control after Texas school shooting - Reuters.com
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr refused to talk about basketball at a pre-game news conference on Tuesday and instead called for stricter gun control after the killing of at least 18 children and an adult in a Texas school shooting.
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Hank @Hank - over 2 years ago
NBA play-offs: Miami Heat-Boston Celtics goes to decider after Jimmy Butler's 47 points in game six
Jimmy Butler scores 47 points - a career play-off high - as Miami Heat beat Boston Celtics 111-103 to send the Eastern Conference finals to a decider.
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Rahsaan @Rahsaan - over 2 years ago
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was detained on accusations that she had hashish oil in her luggage at an airport outside of Moscow a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Ariel @Ariel - about 1 year ago
Ellen Ripley, Snake Plissken, and Neo Finally Get the Trading Cards They Deserve
Two things that don’t usually go together are science fiction and sports. There are exceptions, like Rollerball and Real Steel, but for the most part, you get sci-fi movies or you get sports movies. Rarely both.Read more...
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Minnie @Minnie - over 5 years ago
The 20 highest-rated players in NBA 2K20
NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and 2019 league MVP Giannis Anteokounmpo made their cases as the top player in the world this past season, but LeBron James is still the top player in the NBA – at least according to NBA 2K20.The newest edition of the annual basketball simulat...continued
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Giovanni @Giovanni - 10 months ago
Iowa's Clark records rare 35-17-10 triple-double
Caitlin Clark recorded just the second triple-double in D-1 women's history with at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
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Felicita @Felicita - about 4 years ago
It’s James Harden Appreciation Day
Q: Tua Tagovailoa will likely be the only left-handed quarterback in the N.F.L. this season. An article I read recently discussed some potential explanations for this, including the possibility that football coaches are steering away from using left-handed players in prom...continued
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Torey @Torey - over 3 years ago
14 NBA Players On Canada's Preliminary Olympic Qualifying Roster - hoopsrumors.com
14 NBA Players On Canada's Preliminary Olympic Qualifying Roster hoopsrumors.com Nick Nurse Talks Canada Basketball Heading Into FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament SPORTSNET Canada Basketball announces 21-man camp TSN …
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