Basketball
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Marie @Marie - over 3 years ago
Basketball-American favourites begin pursuit of gold against France - Reuters
The United States men's basketball team will begin their pursuit of a fourth successive Olympic title on Sunday with an intriguing match-up against a French squad led by a man the Americans will know well -- Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert.
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Oren @Oren - about 4 years ago
NCAA reveals guidelines as hoops season approaches - Reuters Canada
The NCAA on Friday revealed strict guidelines in advance of the approaching 2020-21 NCAA basketball season with athletes and essential personnel separated into a “Tier 1” group that is distanced from outsiders.FILE PHOTO: President of the National Collegiate Athletic Asso...continued
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Teagan @Teagan - over 4 years ago
Dunk specialist Carter announces retirement after 22 seasons - Reuters
(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks guard Vince Carter officially announced his retirement from professional basketball on Thursday after an NBA record 22-season career during which his high-flying dunks made him one of the game’s top players in his prime.FILE PHOTO: Toronto Raptor...continued
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George @George - over 2 years ago
Arizona’s International Roster Comes Together Through Basketball
Arizona’s march through the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament is powered by an international roster dedicated to unselfish basketball. Coach Tommy Lloyd wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Anderson @Anderson - over 1 year ago
Damar Hamlin Prays For Bronny James After Cardiac Arrest
The Buffalo Bills safety told the James family he was there for them “just like you have been for me my entire process.”
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Kristina @Kristina - about 1 year ago
Sources: LeBron, AD, Curry eyeing Paris Games
NBA stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Stephen Curry are showing interest in participating for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, sources said.
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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - about 4 years ago
NCAA reveals guidelines as hoops season approaches - Reuters
The NCAA on Friday revealed strict guidelines in advance of the approaching 2020-21 NCAA basketball season with athletes and essential personnel separated into a “Tier 1” group that is distanced from outsiders.FILE PHOTO: President of the National Collegiate Athletic Asso...continued
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Erik @Erik - over 3 years ago
John Grisham Leaves the Courtroom for Basketball, and Sudan
Grisham has spent the past 30 years churning out legal thrillers, but the pandemic’s impact on college sports prompted him to shift his focus to a basketball novel called “Sooley.”
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Juliet @Juliet - 10 months ago
Boys: No. 1 Montverde Academy has impressive résumé
We update the top-25 boys' high school basketball programs in the country for the 2023-24 season.
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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 4 years ago
A W.N.B.A. Coach Heard a Call to Feed the Hungry. She’s Answering It.
Do you have any words of advice for W.N.B.A. players who are going to compete in the bubble? And do you have any advice for how to effectively promote social change while competing?Now that my W.N.B.A. sisters are there, I would push for them to do whatever their hearts a...continued
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Jarod @Jarod - over 1 year ago
Take a tour of Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion that's been on the market for 10 years and see wh...
It was first listed for $29 million and has cool, personalized touches like a Jordan-branded basketball court. But that may be working against him.
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Zackery @Zackery - over 2 years ago
Final Four Snaps College Basketball Back to Reality
No more upstarts — only big-time programs are left in the running for the men’s national championship.
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Webster @Webster - over 2 years ago
Arkansas Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga in the Round of 16
Gonzaga, the No. 1 overall seed in the men’s tournament and the title favorite, will not return to the championship game. Arkansas is in the round of 8 for the second straight year.
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Elliott @Elliott - almost 3 years ago
A Mexico City Basketball Team With N.B.A. Dreams Makes a Home in Texas
The Mexico City Capitanes, playing away from home because of the pandemic, are the first G League team in Mexico and an important part of the N.B.A.’s international expansion.
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Priscilla @Priscilla - about 3 years ago
Kobe Bryant's estate is set to collect $400 million from Coca-Cola's purchase of BodyArmor, repor...
The late basketball superstar invested $6 million in the sports-drinks maker in 2014, and the wager has paid off handsomely.
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Alexander @Alexander - about 2 months ago
'Pure joy' - James revitalised by playing alongside son
Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James says the prospect of playing with his eldest son Bronny has given him "a lot of life".
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Arvid @Arvid - over 5 years ago
A$AP Ferg Flexes a Custom Dapper Dan Gucci Basketball Jersey on the Gram
A$AP Ferg Flexes Custom Dapper Dan Basketball JerseyIn a recent Instagram post, A$AP Ferg showed off a very particular basketball jersey. The video shows the rapper draped in the rhinestone-encrusted, baby-blue fit featuring the Gucci logo and “Dapper Dan” stitched onto t...continued
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Kari @Kari - over 2 years ago
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says
Ms. Griner, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball, has been held in custody in Russia since mid-February.
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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 4 years ago
Sport-NRL to reduce Storm crowd size, basketball players test positive - Reuters
SYDNEY, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Australia’s National Rugby League have cut crowd numbers for the Melbourne Storm’s next match amid concerns social distancing protocols were not being followed, while 12 members of a Melbourne basketball team have tested positive for COVID-19.Tel...continued
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Americo @Americo - over 3 years ago
Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh headline 2021 HOF finalists - Reuters
NBA stars Chris Bosh and Paul Pierce, WNBA great Lauren Jackson and Villanova coach Jay Wright are among the 14 finalists announced Tuesday for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2021.
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Felicita @Felicita - over 3 years ago
LeBron 'extremely nervous' about living up to Jordan in Space Jam sequel - Reuters
It's been 25 years since basketball legend Michael Jordan walked off the court into his own movie in 'Space Jam'.
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Rowan @Rowan - 20 days ago
Unrivaled expands rosters, awaits Clark decision
Unrivaled, the newly formed three-on-three women's basketball league, added Fever star Aliyah Boston as its 30th player on Thursday and plans to add six additional players before the league opens play in January.
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Gregoria @Gregoria - almost 4 years ago
High School Basketball Players Are Jumping to College
An N.C.A.A. decision related to the pandemic inspired some elite players to finish high school early and jump to college to take advantage of an extra year of eligibility.
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Webster @Webster - almost 4 years ago
Pandemic Victories for College Sports Have All Come With Caveats
And the problems made clear in staging a football season now shift to a basketball season that is looking toward a complicated March.
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Rex @Rex - almost 4 years ago
Basketball-Simmons included in Australia's 24-man Olympic squad - Reuters
Philadelphia 76ers guard-forward Ben Simmons said it would be an "amazing honour" to represent Australia in this year's Olympic Games after being named in Basketball Australia's 24-man squad on Wednesday.
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