Basketball

Anything to do with Basketball

Abbie @Abbie - almost 4 years ago

He Bonded With Kobe as a Competitor, Then as Another #GirlDad

A year after Kobe Bryant’s fatal crash, the former N.B.A. All-Star Zach Randolph and his daughter MacKenly, who played for Bryant’s girls’ basketball team, are still learning how to grieve.

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Angus @Angus - over 3 years ago

Ex-President Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic partner and minority owner

Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, the National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday.

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Monserrat @Monserrat - over 2 years ago

Meet the 17-Year-Old Student Getting Paid $100K to Play High School Basketball

At the age of 17, Bryson Warren earns at least $100,000 a year as a high school student-athlete through Overtime Elite.

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Jaydon @Jaydon - about 2 years ago

Mali players filmed fighting each other at women’s basketball World Cup

Scuffle breaks out in media mixed zone after loss to SerbiaWinless Mali out of knockout-stage contention in SydneyBasketball’s world governing body has opened an investigation after players on the Mali women’s team were filmed physi…

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Leda @Leda - over 3 years ago

Bruce Brown Is the Nets’ ‘Swiss Army Knife’

With all that Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden can do, it might seem like they don’t need any help on the Nets. But Brown has played a key role this season.

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Bobby @Bobby - about 3 years ago

Two Parents Are the First to Face Trial in College Admissions Scandal

At issue are the parents’ conduct, U.S.C’s admissions practices and possibly the fairness of the college admissions process itself.

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Muriel @Muriel - about 5 years ago

Why China Went to War With the N.B.A.

Why China Went to War With the N.B.A.Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts|Via RadioPublic|Via StitcherA seven-word tweet in support of Hong Kong’s antigovernment protests by Daryl Morey, general manager of the Houston Rockets, tr...continued

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Eleanora @Eleanora - over 2 years ago

Fact Check-Fabricated CNN screenshot about Brittney Griner - Reuters

Social media users are sharing a fabricated CNN screenshot that claims Russian officials have ordered a DNA test for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner.

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Maureen @Maureen - about 4 years ago

N.C.A.A. to Host Men’s Basketball Tournament in One City for 2021

The event, which is typically spread across the United States, could be held in its entirety in Indianapolis, organizers said.

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Giovanni @Giovanni - about 1 year ago

Basketball Fans Stunned By Player’s Kobe Bryant-Like Style In Viral Clip

The FIBA Basketball World Cup shared video of the player, who is rocking Bryant's No. 24 in the tournament this year.

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Eleanora @Eleanora - almost 5 years ago

UPS employee who died after truck hijacking was covering for another driver, brother says

The UPS employee who died after his truck was hijacked was covering the route for another driver, brother saysUPS employee Frank Ordonez was killed Thursday after armed robbery suspects hijacked the UPS truck he was driving and led police on a chase that ended in a fatal ...continued

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Casper @Casper - over 3 years ago

'Ultra-rare' LeBron rookie card sells for record-breaking $5.2 million - Reuters

An "ultra-rare" signed rookie card for four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion LeBron James sold for $5.2 million on Monday, breaking the record for the most expensive basketball card ever sold.

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Marie @Marie - almost 4 years ago

N.C.A.A. Crisis Shows How Biden’s Surgeon General Pick Navigated the Pandemic

Vivek Murthy was a central figure in the decision to cancel the March Madness basketball tournaments. He’s poised to have a major role in the Biden administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Americo @Americo - over 2 years ago

'Holy Grail' LeBron James card expected to top $6 million at auction - Reuters.com

Auctioneers are expecting a one-of-a-kind LeBron James trading card to fetch more than $6 million when it goes up for sale this week.

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Bart @Bart - over 2 years ago

Russian court extends U.S. basketball player Griner's detention - Reuters

A Russian court on Friday extended the pre-trial detention of U.S. professional basketball player Brittney Griner by one month, her lawyer told Reuters.

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Cameron @Cameron - almost 3 years ago

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Soars in Place, Atop the Rankings

The Gamecocks were already ranked No. 1 when they beat Connecticut, but the victory elevated a sense that Coach Dawn Staley is building a perennial title contender.

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - about 4 years ago

What It’s Like to Be a Virtual N.B.A. Fan

Former players like Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh and Manu Ginobili have also made appearances — from the comfort of their own homes. Games now double as “Where’s Waldo?” searches: Was that really Shaquille O’Neal watching the Milwaukee Bucks play the Miami Heat? (Yes, it was.)...continued

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Wilmer @Wilmer - almost 4 years ago

Sekou Smith, Award-Winning N.B.A. Reporter and Analyst, Dies at 48

Mr. Smith, the creator and host of NBA.com’s “Hang Time” blog and podcast, covered professional basketball for more than two decades. He died of complications of Covid-19.

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Elody @Elody - almost 5 years ago

Follow live: Doncic, Mavs look to keep rolling vs. Clippers

Clippers vs. MavericksKawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Landry Shamet hit two clutch 3-pointers late and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-107 Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.Doug Kezirian and Preston Johnson take the over on both Zion prop ...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 4 years ago

NBA-League says no plans to pause season as teams struggle to cope with COVID impact - Reuters

The National Basketball Association (NBA) said it is not planning to temporarily halt the 2020-21 season, despite teams struggling to cope with the impact of rising COVID-19 cases and injuries.

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - 8 months ago

PS Plus’ latest free games include Resident Evil 3, Midnight Suns and NBA 2K24

On Wednesday, Sony unveiled the latest catalog of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. The latest batch of titles includes the Resident Evil 3 remake, Marvel’s Midnight Suns and NBA 2K24 (among others). You can play the games for free sta…

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Kraig @Kraig - over 3 years ago

How to Get a Free Breakfast Biscuit From Wendy's

Every March, over 60 college basketball teams are matched in a nationwide tournament. March Madness has been a tradition since 1908, during which people from around the country assemble their “brackets,” make bets, and root for their favorite teams. In 2019 M…

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Elvie @Elvie - almost 3 years ago

Snowboarding-Sandbech ready for Big Air 'Last Dance' - Reuters

Norwegian Sochi silver medallist Staale Sandbech referenced basketball great Michael Jordan as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his snowboarding career at the Beijing Olympics, where he will compete in Tuesday's Big Air event.

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Grayce @Grayce - over 5 years ago

Look Out For The Nike Zoom Freak 1 Black White

Look Out For The Nike Zoom Freak 1 Black White • KicksOnFire.comOne of the inaugural colorways of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first signature basketball sneaker with the Nike Zoom Freak 1 “Black/White” will be arriving next month. Boasting a sleek and classic theme, black mes...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - almost 3 years ago

Overlooked No More: Ora Washington, Star of Tennis and Basketball

She was dominant in both sports over two decades and was in all likelihood the first Black star in women’s sports in the United States.

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