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Jessika @Jessika - over 2 years ago

Kerr named head coach of U.S. men's basketball national team - Reuters

The Golden State Warriors' Steve Kerr has been named head coach for the United States men's basketball team and will lead them as they look to defend their Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Games in Paris.

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Colin @Colin - over 1 year ago

Bill Russell: Late Boston Celtics legend's number six jersey retired by all NBA teams

The NBA will honour late 11-time champion Bill Russell by retiring his jersey number six across the league.

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 5 years ago

Charlotte Hornets Statements Regarding Kemba Walker

Charlotte Hornets Statements Regarding Kemba WalkerMichael Jordan, Chairman, Charlotte Hornets “On behalf of the entire Hornets organization, I want to thank Kemba for eight incredible seasons with our franchise. He always represented the Hornets, the NBA and the city of ...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - almost 5 years ago

No third party involved in Kim’s breakup with cager bf

No third party involved in Kim’s breakup with cager bfKim Domingo used this hashtag in an Instagram post two weeks ago, prompting her followers to conclude that her three-year romance with her erstwhile boyfriend, basketball player Mike Acuña, has already ended.At a press...continued

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Meggie @Meggie - almost 2 years ago

American import Adams named MVP in Australia's NBL - Reuters.com

American point guard Jaylen Adams has been named Most Valuable Player in Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) after helping the Sydney Kings to the playoffs in his first season.

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Kari @Kari - over 4 years ago

PBA: Can ROS stay alive one more time? - ABS-CBN Sports

PBA: Can ROS stay alive one more time?Half of the 2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals is set and San Miguel Beer will look to make it a date Friday.After failing to close out in Game 3, the Beermen go for another crack at the championship round as San Miguel meets Rain or ...continued

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Josiah @Josiah - about 3 years ago

How to Get Free Wings Every Time March Madness Goes Into Overtime

Whether or not you have any interest in college basketball, you may be interested in following at least some of the results of this year’s tournament. That’s because every time a March Madness game goes into overtime, Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away free wi…

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Immanuel @Immanuel - about 4 years ago

“The Ex-Basketball Players,” by John Freeman

Audio: Read by the author.The ex-basketball playerswant to tell me whatit was like playing youthtournaments duringthe war how hilariously andinappropriately they were dressedthis guy was shot they saypointing to their point guardnow a conductora detail that produces roars...continued

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Immanuel @Immanuel - 3 months ago

Girls: Archbishop Mitty and Long Island Lutheran still battling it out

We update the Top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country for the 2023-24 season.

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Nelson @Nelson - 4 months ago

Spartans' Fears out of hospital after being shot

Michigan State college basketball player Jeremy Fears Jr. was released from the hospital Sunday after he was shot in the thigh in Joliet, Illinois.

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Marie @Marie - about 1 month ago

Watch: Netball Super League - Loughborough Lightning v Leeds Rhinos

Watch live coverage as Loughborough Lightning host Leeds Rhinos in the Netball Super League.

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Minnie @Minnie - over 3 years ago

‘Everything Is Closed Down.’ The Lack of Youth Sports Is a Crisis.

Teklu, a teenager whose family immigrated from Ethiopia when he was a toddler, said he struggled with not having his father in his life. Basketball is his therapy, but he can get it only in slim drips right now.Three days a week, he meets a few teammates at a gym, and the...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 3 years ago

Ex-Michigan State guard Keith Appling denied bail in murder case - Reuters

Former Michigan State basketball star Keith Appling is being held without bond after a magistrate denied bail in a first-degree murder case in Detroit.

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Minnie @Minnie - almost 5 years ago

Klutch Sports Will Run Sports Division Of United Talent Agency

Klutch Sports Will Run Sports Division Of United Talent AgencyKlutch Sports and United Talent Agency have joined forces to create a sports division. Klutch will retain its own branding as part of the alliance.Rich Paul is the chief executive of Klutch and represents LeBro...continued

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Cyril @Cyril - over 3 years ago

Somali women's basketball team defy prejudice, hostility - Reuters

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Whistles screech on the sea breeze as three female Somali coaches inspect a line of women in black and blue headscarves dribbling basketballs.It’s not just the heat that makes it hard: the women are also braving the scorn of their families and the th...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 1 year ago

PayPal won't renew Suns sponsorship if team owner stays on after suspension - Reuters.com

PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O) will not renew their jersey sponsorship with the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns if team owner Robert Sarver remains with the club after serving his…

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Oren @Oren - over 3 years ago

NBA-Paul Westphal, Hall of Fame player turned coach, dies at 70 - Reuters

Paul Westphal, a Basketball Hall of Fame guard and later a successful NBA coach, died on Saturday at the age of 70, the Phoenix Suns said, months after he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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Muriel @Muriel - about 1 month ago

Sources: SMU targeting USC's Enfield as coach

SMU is targeting Andy Enfield for the school's basketball job, sources told ESPN.

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Meggie @Meggie - about 4 years ago

Nike's new self-lacing basketball shoes go on sale Sunday for $400

According to Nike, a redesigned shroud makes the shoes much easier to put on and take off, while an Air Zoom Turbo bag in the forefoot provides added bounce, similar to Kyrie Irving's line of shoes. They also have a reworked midsole that's supposed to improve the transiti...continued

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Elvie @Elvie - over 1 year ago

U.S. disapproves of Dennis Rodman's planned rescue mission for Griner - Reuters

The White House has a dim view of former American pro basketball player Dennis Rodman's reported plan to travel to Russia and gain the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

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Hulda @Hulda - over 4 years ago

The Vitality of Six-Man Football

The Vitality of Six-Man FootballIt was the first round of Nebraska’s six-man high school football playoffs. The McCool Junction Mustangs (9-0) were undefeated and seeded fourth in Class D6. And while the Crawford Rams were 5-4, no one was taking them lightly. The Rams wer...continued

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Americo @Americo - over 3 years ago

Ivy League Cancels Winter Sports and Stalls Spring Sports Over Coronavirus

The conference said it would not stage sports like basketball and hockey as coronavirus infections rise to record-breaking levels.

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Jimmy @Jimmy - about 2 years ago

Ginobili, Whalen headline 2022 Hall of Fame finalists - Reuters

Four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili and three-time WNBA champion Lindsay Whalen were among the six players named as finalists for entry into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

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Allene @Allene - almost 2 years ago

This basketball-inspired pong game is on sale for $129.99

Summer is right around the corner, and that means a lot of things to different folks. You might be gearing up for camping, picnics, or pre-game tailgates. On the other hand, it's also the perfect time to invite friends and fam over for get-togethers and backy…

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George @George - over 2 years ago

'Queen of Basketball' Lusia Harris dead at 66 - Reuters

Lusia 'Lucy' Harris, the basketball pioneer who won a silver medal at the 1976 Olympic Games and was the first Black woman inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 66, her family said on Tuesday.

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