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Grayce @Grayce - almost 3 years ago

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., and Garden City, N.Y.

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Monserrat @Monserrat - almost 4 years ago

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 1992 Dream Team that dominated Olympic basketball

The 1992 U.S. Olympic basketball team, the "Dream Team," consisted of several Hall of Famers and is considered the greatest basketball squad ever.Many of the members are still involved in basketball today and back in the spotlight thanks to ESPN's docuseries "The Last Dan...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - over 3 years ago

Basketball-Philippines cancels hosting of 2021 Asia Cup qualifiers - Reuters

The Philippines on Tuesday cancelled its hosting of the third round of qualifiers for the 2021 Asia Cup basketball tournament due to tightened travel restrictions aimed at containing COVID-19.

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Nestor @Nestor - almost 4 years ago

NBA 2K's simulated playoffs crown the LA Lakers champs for 2020

While the league and several star players seem like they’re warming to the idea of organizing a real finish to the 2019-2020 NBA season, the makers of NBA 2K have completed their simulated version. The Bucks and Lakers faced off in the virtual finals, with the LeBron Jame...continued

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Teagan @Teagan - over 3 years ago

Nike brings self-lacing Adapt tech to the Jordan XI

In 2019 Nike fulfilled the promise of Marty McFly’s Mags by introducing the first self-tightening Adapt BB basketball sneakers, and now it’s plugging the tech into one of its most recognizable shoes ever. As part of a 25th anniversary release, the patent leat…

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Kari @Kari - almost 4 years ago

Michael Jordan: NBA legend's trainers sell for record $560,000

From the sectionJordan won six NBA titles and was a five-time NBA MVPBasketball legend Michael Jordan's autographed trainers from 1985 sold for a record $560,000 (£463,000) in an online auction.The Nike Air Jordan 1s, worn by Jordan during his rookie season with the Chica...continued

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Clarissa @Clarissa - over 4 years ago

Follow live: Celtics looking to end three-game skid vs. LeBron, Lakers

Lakers vs. CelticsFrom LeBron to Ayton, Eric Karabell takes a look at the current fantasy basketball value of ballers taken first in NBA drafts and tells you what to do with them.Source: Espn.comPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Los Angeles Lakers • Boston Celtics • LeBron J...continued

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Minnie @Minnie - over 2 years ago

'They call me the Irish hulk of basketball'

Aidan Igiehon is part of a group of elite Irish athletes playing college basketball in America.

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Gregoria @Gregoria - 6 months ago

California's Gov. Newsom plays basketball with children in Beijing

On a stop during his visit to China, California Governor Gavin Newsom played basketball with some Beijing school kids. It appears the governor can play basketball, but perhaps not with dress shoes on. He does an admirable job of not crushing the child he trip…

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Kraig @Kraig - almost 4 years ago

This robotic basketball hoop guarantees a basket every time — here's how it works

YouTuber Shane Wighton made a video showing off a robotic basketball hoop that he made.He wrote programs allowing the hoop to track the ball and move the backboard to get the ball in the basket.Except for occasional glitches, Wighton's basketball hoop is the secret to get...continued

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Cynthia @Cynthia - almost 2 years ago

Basketball star Griner says she is "keeping the faith" - U.S. diplomat in Moscow - Reuters

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner told U.S. Charge d'Affaires Elizabeth Rood at her trial in Moscow that she was "keeping the faith," Rood told reporters after attending the opening session of Griner's trial on narcotics charges.

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Americo @Americo - about 4 years ago

Magic Johnson admits 'cheating' to beat Kobe Bryant

Magic Johnson admits 'cheating' to beat Kobe BryantMagic Johnson confesses to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel that he had to "cheat" to beat a younger Kobe Bryant in the only time they played a one-on-one basketball game.Source: CNNPowered by NewsAPI.orgKeywords:Magic Johnso...continued

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Jeffrey @Jeffrey - almost 5 years ago

'Goofy' Gauff a mature head on young shoulders

'Goofy' Gauff a mature head on young shouldersCori Gauff, or 'Coco' as she prefers to be called, is the new darling of tennis but she will be wary of pitfalls that have claimed other tennage stars in the past Cori Gauff, or 'Coco' as she prefers to be known, has seen her ...continued

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Alan @Alan - over 2 years ago

‘My Heart Started Pounding When I Realized I Was That Someone’

Distressed on the Dumbo pier, meeting a college basketball legend and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

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Zetta @Zetta - almost 2 years ago

U.S. basketball star Griner says her rights were not read to her when detained in Russia - Reuters

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia on drug charges, said in court on Wednesday that her rights were not read to her when she was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17.

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Nelson @Nelson - over 1 year ago

Griner's life in photos

Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist and WNBA star, has spent her entire WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury and won the league's championship in 2014. She was named to the WNBA All-Star team six times. During Griner's collegiate care…

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Colin @Colin - almost 2 years ago

Kremlin says arrest of U.S. basketball star Griner "not politically motivated" - Reuters

The Kremlin said on Friday that the detention of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who faces a prison sentence of up to 10 years in Russia if she is convicted on drug charges, was not politically motivated.

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Cyril @Cyril - almost 3 years ago

World champions US fail to qualify for 3x3 men's basketball - Reuters

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team have failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after the 2019 world champions lost to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the qualifying tournament on Sunday.

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Garnet @Garnet - about 2 years ago

UK cancels Belarus basketball team's visas over Ukraine - Reuters

Britain has cancelled visas for the Belarusian men's basketball team over their nation's support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, British interior minister Priti Patel said on Saturday.

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Rose @Rose - 8 months ago

MSN declared former NBA star Brandon Hunter "Useless at 42" in bizarre AI-written obituary

MSN deleted an incomprehensible AI-generated obituary of former NBA player Brandon Hunter, declaring him to be "useless at 42." According to an archived copy of the story, "Former NBA participant Brandon Hunter, who beforehand performed for the Boston Celt…

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Assunta @Assunta - almost 4 years ago

NBA legend Patrick Ewing is recovering after testing positive for the coronavirus

"I want to thank all of the doctors and hospital staff for taking care of my father during his stay, as well as everyone who has reached out with thoughts and prayers to us and since his diagnosis," Patrick Ewing Jr. tweeted Monday."My father is now home and getting bette...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - about 4 years ago

Follow live: Rockets looking to snap Clippers' five-game win streak

Domonique Foxworth argues that the Rockets' small-ball lineup got exposed by the Clippers and ultimately will not be enough to win them a NBA title.NBA commissioner Adam Silver has levied a $500K fine to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for public criticism of the officials and...continued

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Hannah @Hannah - over 3 years ago

No. 8 NC State snaps No. 1 South Carolina's 29-game win streak - Reuters

The top-ranked South Carolina women's basketball team saw its winning streak end at 29 games Thursday with a 54-46 loss to No. 8 North Carolina State in Columbia, S.C.

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Pablo @Pablo - about 2 years ago

Former VCU player, longtime assistant coach Chris Cheeks dies - Reuters.com

Longtime college basketball assistant coach and former VCU standout Chris Cheeks died Wednesday.

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Adelia @Adelia - over 4 years ago

Follow live: Bucks, Hornets square off in Paris

Bucks vs. HornetsJust when it looked like the San Antonio Spurs had things on track, they took another step back in a home loss to Phoenix on Friday. Now, things really get tough for the perplexing Spurs as they host surging Toronto on Sunday afternoon.Source: Espn.comPow...continued

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