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Nestor @Nestor - over 2 years ago
Biden calls wife of detained WNBA star Griner - Reuters.com
U.S. President Joe Biden told Brittney Griner's wife in a call on Wednesday that he is working to secure the WNBA basketball star's release from Russia as soon as possible, describing her detention on drug charges as "intolerable."
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Juliet @Juliet - over 5 years ago
BC-BKN--NBA Free Agency
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Arvid @Arvid - 5 months ago
A look inside the spin room for tonight’s debate
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher is inside the university basketball arena converted into a media centre.
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Rowan @Rowan - almost 5 years ago
Basket-Ball in Venice Beach
Basket-Ball in Venice Beach – Fubiz MediaAccess to exclusive content and new products before everyone elseSource: Fubiz.netPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Venice, Los Angeles •
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Elian @Elian - over 4 years ago
Follow live: Celtics, Thunder put win streaks on the line
Carter close to return as Bulls visit KnicksThe Chicago Bulls have lost nine of their past 10 games entering Saturday's visit to the New York Knicks, but the team might at last be gaining an important piece of its rotation.Source: Espn.comPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Grayce @Grayce - over 4 years ago
Follow live: Kawhi, Clippers visit Celtics
Lakers to wait 'a few games' before Dion Waiters' debut"It's probably going to be a few games," Frank Vogel said after Dion Waiters' first practice Saturday when asked when the 28-year-old guard could see some action.Source: Espn.comPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Jaydon @Jaydon - almost 3 years ago
College basketball player praised for helping clean stadium
Wichita State basketball player Dexter Dennis won a game – then was seen in the stands, helping staff clean up the stadium. No one asked him to do that.
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Delia @Delia - over 3 years ago
US announcer uses racist slur as basketball players kneel for anthem
Announcer Matt Rowan blamed his "horrible statements" on sugar spikes from his diabetes.
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Webster @Webster - over 3 years ago
Chris Webber, Paul Pierce elected to Hall of Fame - Reuters
Chris Webber, Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh and Ben Wallace were among those announced on Sunday as members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2021.
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Erik @Erik - about 1 year ago
Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video
It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.
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Raoul @Raoul - over 1 year ago
Nine injured in mass shooting after Denver Nuggets NBA win
The suspected gunman was shot and is in custody, according to Denver Police Department.
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Jarod @Jarod - about 4 years ago
See Allen Iverson's moving tribute to John Thompson Jr.
John Thompson Jr., the first Black basketball head coach to win the NCAA National Championship, died at his home according to his family. He was 78.Source: CNNSource: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Erik @Erik - over 2 years ago
Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star
The US says it has a "serious proposal" for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star.
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Ericka @Ericka - 12 months ago
Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says
The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied.
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Dayton @Dayton - about 3 years ago
Afghan basketball star tells her story of escape - Reuters
Nilofar Bayat, the captain of Afghanistan's women's wheelchair basketball team, arrived in Spain on Friday after fleeing from Kabul where she encountered the Taliban in the chaos of Kabul airport.
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Joe @Joe - over 2 years ago
WNBA star Griner appeals to Biden for freedom - Reuters.com
U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner has made a direct plea to President Joe Biden to stand up for her in an emotional letter sent to the White House on Monday as she remains detained in Russia on drug charges.
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Nestor @Nestor - over 3 years ago
Hot mic catches high school basketball announcer's racist slurs
Announcer Matt Rowan called members of an Oklahoma high school girls' basketball team the n-word after they knelt for the national anthem.
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Maida @Maida - over 2 years ago
Griner's return home 'top priority' despite guilty plea: WH - Reuters
A guilty plea by detained U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will not impact negotiations to bring her home from Russia, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday.
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Anderson @Anderson - over 3 years ago
Zaila Avant-garde: Teenager makes history at US spelling bee
Zaila Avant-garde already holds Guinness world records for dribbling multiple basketballs at once.
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Elaina @Elaina - over 3 years ago
Liz Cambage: Australian criticises Olympic team photo shoot
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage says a promotional photo of Olympians lacks diversity.
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Izaiah @Izaiah - over 4 years ago
Follow live: Bucks, Raptors meet in Eastern Conference showdown
Confident Hornets ready for rematch vs. league-leading BucksThe Charlotte Hornets look to take down another of the NBA's elite teams. The goal is to do so in back-to-back games.Source: Espn.comPowered by NewsAPI.org
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Assunta @Assunta - over 2 years ago
The sleepless nights of Mykolaiv and Griner jailed - round-up
How those in the bombarded city are coping and the US basketball star jailed for drugs in Russia.
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Devin @Devin - over 2 years ago
Griner admits drugs charge but denies intent - Reuters
07/07 U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to a drugs charge in a Russian court on Thursday but denied she had intentionally broken the law.
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Wilmer @Wilmer - over 3 years ago
Meet the basketball team with the longest win streak in the US
The men's basketball team at Yeshiva University, a private Jewish school in New York, now holds the longest winning streak in the country. CNN's Jason Carroll reports on this Division III team and their 36-game streak.
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Liliane @Liliane - about 4 years ago
Legendary coach John Thompson dies at 78 - Reuters
SportsLegendary coach John Thompson dies at 78PostedLegendary Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson passed away at the age of 78. Freddie Joyner has more.Source: ReutersPowered by NewsAPI.org
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