Basketball

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Nestor @Nestor - over 4 years ago

For UConn, a Transition Year to the Big East Helps Recruiting

For UConn, a Transition Year to the Big East Helps RecruitingThe university self-imposed some penalties, including the loss of one scholarship this season.“Something has to be done because there’s a dark fog hanging over our university,” the former UConn and N.B.A. player...continued

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Liliane @Liliane - almost 2 years ago

NBA draft 2022: Jeremy Sochan's journey to the NBA via Southampton and Milton Keynes

As the 2022 NBA draft approaches BBC Sport speaks to American-Polish first-round prospect Jeremy Sochan about growing up in Southampton and Milton Keynes.

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Abbie @Abbie - over 4 years ago

American Basketball vs. Chinese Hardball. Guess Who Won.

American Basketball vs. Chinese Hardball: Guess Who WonBEIJING — Back in the Cold War, the sclerotic Soviet system proved no match for the lure of American soft power: bluejeans, jazz, rock ’n’ roll, Coca-Cola, Hollywood. All became symbols of American freedom and prosper...continued

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Jarod @Jarod - about 2 years ago

L.S.U. Men’s Basketball Coach Fired After N.C.A.A. Alleges Violations

Will Wade was accused by N.C.A.A. regulators of offering cash and jobs to lure recruits.

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Elaina @Elaina - over 3 years ago

Striking new logo unveiled for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 - FIBA

Striking new logo unveiled for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 FIBA 'Puso' featured in FIBA logo for 2023 World Cup Rappler Fiba unveils logo for Basketball World Cup 2023 INQUIRER.net Basketball: Logo unveiled for FIBA…

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Jerrold @Jerrold - almost 5 years ago

James Harden douses Chris Paul beef narrative: ‘False talk’

Rockets' James Harden denies beef with ex-teammate Chris PaulJames Harden has had enough.The Rockets star hit back at reports that he and Chris Paul had a rift and that their relationship was “unsalvageable.”“It was a lot of false talk,” Harden told reporters Saturday. “O...continued

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Allene @Allene - almost 2 years ago

Homophobia large portion of online abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers - study

Homophobia is responsible for a large portion of abuse aimed at footballers and basketballers in the men's and women's game, according to a new report.

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Jarod @Jarod - over 4 years ago

Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky in all-time basketball upset - MLive.com

Evansville stuns No. 1 Kentucky in all-time basketball upsetAnd we’re months removed from March.But everything came up aces for Evansville on Tuesday night, as the team picked to finish eighth in the Missouri Valley Conference waltzed into Lexington and knocked off colleg...continued

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Juliet @Juliet - over 4 years ago

Arcade game combines Pop-A-Shot basketball with fighting off zombies

Arcade game combines Pop-A-Shot basketball with fighting off zombies / Boing BoingWatch chef make Baby Sonic cake then slice its adorable face off View this post on Instagram My Baby Sonic Cake! 🥰😍 Watch me make it on my YouTube channel . . . #soniccake #babysoniccake #ca...continued

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Moises @Moises - over 2 years ago

Dapper Labs creates NFT-based WNBA Moments on Top Shot

Dapper Labs will bring the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) into the nonfungible token (NFT) phenomenon called Top Shot.

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Elody @Elody - about 2 years ago

They Call Me Magic review – Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson is calm, pleasant and lacking a sense of humor

This drama-free, non-gripping documentary on the basketball star’s career sees him chuckling at banal anecdotes and breezing so easily through life that there’s only one winner – and it’s not the viewerIn the fourth and final episode of They Call Me Magic (Ap…

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Hank @Hank - almost 5 years ago

Dwyane Wade jersey swap 'curse' highlights NBA offseason

Dwyane Wade jersey swap 'curse' highlights NBA offseasonThe NBA offseason featured several top stars signing with new teams and a few unexpected trades, however, the frenzy appeared to be an effect of one trend that occurred during the 2018-19 season.Dwyane Wade retired a...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - 9 months ago

Fantasy women's basketball: Sabrina Ionescu peaking at the right time

The latest fantasy news, notes and stats you need to know for each of the 12 WNBA teams.

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George @George - almost 5 years ago

We Grow Basketball Here: The Old Man and The Team

We Grow Basketball Here: The Old Man and The TeamIn the first installment of the We Grow Basketball Here documentary series, the incredible story of Blackford High School's ascendent basketball team — with an old coach and a young star — is told by award-winning director ...continued

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Hank @Hank - almost 5 years ago

Chris Paul Says Players Don't Talk About Money Because It's 'Uncomfortable'

Chris Paul Says Players Don't Talk About Money Because It's 'Uncomfortable'After the NBA's blockbuster free agency, it's hard to watch any sports show without hearing how much a certain NBA player is set to make. And even if you don't watch TV, anyone can type a player's ...continued

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 5 years ago

Magic Johnson’s Big Mouth May Have Cost The Los Angeles Lakers Kawhi Leonard, Per Report

Magic Johnson Reportedly Cost The Lakers Kawhi Leonard By Leaking Details About Free Agent MeetingMagic Johnson’s one of the greatest players to ever don a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, and, although he’s done a ton for the franchise as a player, head coach, ambassador and ...continued

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Alexie @Alexie - almost 2 years ago

U.S. basketball player Griner pleads guilty to drugs charges in Russian court - Reuters

U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court on Thursday to drugs charges that could see her face 10 years in prison, a Reuters journalist reported from the courtroom, but said she had not deliberately broken the law.

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Elian @Elian - over 2 years ago

Hundreds Gather to Remember 12 Victims of Philadelphia Fire

The city is investigating the possibility that a child playing with a lighter near a Christmas tree sparked the blaze.

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Marie @Marie - over 3 years ago

Renee Montgomery: The basketball star partially responsible for Raphael Warnock's Senate success

In basketball, nothing is more important than the championship series. But for Renee Montgomery, some things are bigger than basketball.

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - almost 4 years ago

Bucks' Hill: Basketball 'last thought on my mind'

George Hill took a moment to regather himself.While discussing the current status of black people in America on Friday morning during a video conference panel presented by Amp Harris Productions, the Milwaukee Bucks guard grew emotional.He shared his personal experience w...continued

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Marlon @Marlon - over 3 years ago

Hammered by Pandemic, N.C.A.A. Revenue Falls by $600 Million

Insurance helped the N.C.A.A. partly recover from the cancellation of its men’s basketball tournament — a decision that cost it more than $800 million.

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 5 years ago

Celtics legend Bob Cousy to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Celtics legend Bob Cousy to receive Presidential Medal of FreedomCeltics legend Bob Cousy doesn’t lack for accolades or trophies. None match his latest, however.Cousy, who turns 91 in August, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump, Cous...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - almost 2 years ago

The Amazing Success Story of Basketball Player Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is a household name. He is an icon in the sport of basketball and has achieved massive success both on and off the court. But what is it that makes Kobe so successful? And how did he get to where he is today? In this blog post, we will take a clos…

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Delia @Delia - 11 days ago

Baskets to blitzes: Maye could join NFL elite with roots at hoops powerhouses

After three years at basketball-wild North Carolina, Drake Maye will look to join a list of NFL stars from basketball schools.

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 3 years ago

Danny Ainge Retires as Celtics President

Ainge, who played for the Celtics in the 1980s, had been in the role since 2003. He will be replaced by Brad Stevens, who had coached the team for the past eight seasons.

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