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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58 After Battle with Brain Cancer

World

30 Sep, 2024

NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58 After Battle with Brain Cancer


Dikembe Mutombo (SLL ’91, H ’10), a Georgetown University men’s basketball icon who became a basketball Hall of Famer for...

Former NBA Star Joe Wolf Passes Away at 59: A Legacy of Basketball Excellence

Sports

27 Sep, 2024

Former NBA Star Joe Wolf Passes Away at 59: A Legacy of Basketball Excellence


Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an...

Ex-Premier League Star Etienne Capoue Embarks on Unconventional Basketball Career

Technology

26 Sep, 2024

Ex-Premier League Star Etienne Capoue Embarks on Unconventional Basketball Career


A former France international has now begun a new sports career just months after retiring from professional football.  Albeit a...

Caitlin Clark: The Next Michael Jordan? How the WNBA Rookie is Changing the Game

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark: The Next Michael Jordan? How the WNBA Rookie is Changing the Game


The WNBA’s end-of-season awards began rolling out with the announcement of A’ja Wilson as unanimous MVP on Sunday. Sports Illustrated...

Al McCoy, The Legendary Voice of the Phoenix Suns, Passes Away at 91

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

Al McCoy, The Legendary Voice of the Phoenix Suns, Passes Away at 91


September 21, 2024, marks a day of mourning for the Phoenix Suns and their fans. They bid farewell to Al...

Wojnarowski Retires From ESPN, Joins St. Bonaventure as Basketball GM

Sports

19 Sep, 2024

Wojnarowski Retires From ESPN, Joins St. Bonaventure as Basketball GM


The person who broke so much NBA news that his scoops earned a pithy nickname announced on X on Tuesday...

Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction: Will The Sun Shine On Phoenix?

Sports

14 Sep, 2024

Connecticut Sun vs Phoenix Mercury Prediction: Will The Sun Shine On Phoenix?


The Connecticut Sun (26-10) will look to extend a three-game road winning run when taking on the Phoenix Mercury (17-19)...

Kobe Bryant's Business Lesson: How a Trade Changed His Perspective on Basketball

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Kobe Bryant's Business Lesson: How a Trade Changed His Perspective on Basketball


Former Los Angeles Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant is one of the more beloved figures in the franchise's history. He...

Caitlin Clark's One-Legged Fadeaway: The Latest Weapon in Her Rookie Arsenal

Sports

5 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark's One-Legged Fadeaway: The Latest Weapon in Her Rookie Arsenal


Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark seems to be able to do most anything that’s asked of her in the...

Paralympic Champion's Secret Weapon: How Basketball Shaped His High Jump Journey

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

Paralympic Champion's Secret Weapon: How Basketball Shaped His High Jump Journey


Paralympic high jump champion Jonathan Broom-Edwards would never have guessed the role basketball would play in his journey to sporting...

Paralympic High Jumper's Secret Weapon: How Basketball Shaped a Champion

Sports

29 Aug, 2024

Paralympic High Jumper's Secret Weapon: How Basketball Shaped a Champion


Paralympic high jump champion Jonathan Broom-Edwards would never have guessed the role basketball would play in his journey to sporting...

Caitlin Clark: Is This Rookie Breaking WNBA Records Faster Than Anyone Ever?

Technology

27 Aug, 2024

Caitlin Clark: Is This Rookie Breaking WNBA Records Faster Than Anyone Ever?


There was no victory for Caitlin Clark in Minnesota on Saturday night as the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever...

Astribot S1: The Humanoid Robot That Cooks, Plays Basketball, and Even Makes Kung Fu Tea

Technology

23 Aug, 2024

Astribot S1: The Humanoid Robot That Cooks, Plays Basketball, and Even Makes Kung Fu Tea


A few short months after Chinese startup Astribot released jaw-dropping video footage of its humanoid helper, the company has now...

Minnesota Lynx Return to Action After Olympic Break: What to Expect for the Rest of the Season

Sports

22 Aug, 2024

Minnesota Lynx Return to Action After Olympic Break: What to Expect for the Rest of the Season


After not taking the court as a collective team for nearly a month, The Minnesota Lynx and the rest of...

WNBA's Minnesota Lynx:  Back From Olympics, Ready for Playoff Push

Sports

22 Aug, 2024

WNBA's Minnesota Lynx: Back From Olympics, Ready for Playoff Push


After a month-long Olympic Break, the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA resume the 2024 regular season this week with roughly...

Caitlin Clark's Secret Weapon: The Weight Room! How the WNBA Rookie is Getting Stronger

Sports

19 Aug, 2024

Caitlin Clark's Secret Weapon: The Weight Room! How the WNBA Rookie is Getting Stronger


After just two games in her first WNBA season, Caitlin Clark could sense a difference in physicality. She noticed that...

Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks: WNBA Game Preview, Odds, and Predictions

Sports

18 Aug, 2024

Chicago Sky vs. Los Angeles Sparks: WNBA Game Preview, Odds, and Predictions


The 2024 season of the WNBA is well underway, and the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks are set to...

LeBron James Posterized by French Forward Guerschon Yabusele in Paris Olympics Final

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

LeBron James Posterized by French Forward Guerschon Yabusele in Paris Olympics Final


France's Guerschon Yabusele chose a good time for his best dunk of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yabusele put Team USA's...

Jayson Tatum's Olympic Benching Sparks Controversy: Is He a Victim of Team USA's Star-Studded Roster?

World

11 Aug, 2024

Jayson Tatum's Olympic Benching Sparks Controversy: Is He a Victim of Team USA's Star-Studded Roster?


There is a problem in Paris for Jayson Tatum and it’s showing on his face. The three-time All-NBA first-team player,...

Serbia's Jokic Dominates South Sudan, Secures Spot in Olympic Quarterfinals

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

Serbia's Jokic Dominates South Sudan, Secures Spot in Olympic Quarterfinals


Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic continued his dominant performance at the Paris Olympics, leading Serbia to a 96-85 victory over...

Stephen Curry's 3-Pointers Lead USA to Fifth Straight Olympic Gold in Thrilling Victory Over France

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

Stephen Curry's 3-Pointers Lead USA to Fifth Straight Olympic Gold in Thrilling Victory Over France


The United States men's basketball team triumphed over France in a thrilling gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics,...

Jayson Tatum Benched: Is Steve Kerr's Decision an Embarrassment to Celtics Star?

World

11 Aug, 2024

Jayson Tatum Benched: Is Steve Kerr's Decision an Embarrassment to Celtics Star?


There is a problem in Paris for Jayson Tatum and it’s showing on his face. The three-time All-NBA first-team player,...

The Song That Has Taken Over The Paris Olympics: Freed From Desire's Journey From Eurodance Hit to Global Sports Anthem

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

The Song That Has Taken Over The Paris Olympics: Freed From Desire's Journey From Eurodance Hit to Global Sports Anthem


If you've tuned in to the Paris Olympics, the infectious energy throughout the crowds at each event can be felt...

Joel Embiid's 'Suck It' Moment: Why French Fans Booed the US Star in the Olympics

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

Joel Embiid's 'Suck It' Moment: Why French Fans Booed the US Star in the Olympics


Joel Embiid’s trip to France has probably gone just as he’s expected. The home crowd hasn’t been too welcoming. The...

Duke Calls for Jayson Tatum to Start Gold Medal Game: Is It Time for More Minutes for Celtics Star?

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Duke Calls for Jayson Tatum to Start Gold Medal Game: Is It Time for More Minutes for Celtics Star?


The Duke Men's Basketball account on X called for Team USA head coach Steve Kerr to start former Duke and...

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped a Global Basketball Star

World

10 Aug, 2024

Victor Wembanyama: How a Tiny French Town Shaped a Global Basketball Star


Seventeen kilometres west of Paris rests a suburb, or town, or village – it feels like all of the above...

Victor Wembanyama's Block Party: How the French Phenom Humiliated Dillon Brooks at the Olympics

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Victor Wembanyama's Block Party: How the French Phenom Humiliated Dillon Brooks at the Olympics


Dillon Brooks just learned how humbling it can be to face Victor Wembanyama. In the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Olympic...

Team USA Aims for Historic 8th Straight Gold in Women's Basketball Final Against France

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Team USA Aims for Historic 8th Straight Gold in Women's Basketball Final Against France


The U.S. women's basketball team has a chance to close out the 2024 Olympics with a historic title. In the...

US Women's Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game: Breaking Down the Victory Over Australia

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

US Women's Basketball Team Advances to Olympic Gold Medal Game: Breaking Down the Victory Over Australia


The U.S. women's basketball team advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal game with an 85-64 victory over Australia...

Curry Leads USA Basketball to Nail-Biting Victory, Setting Up Olympic Gold Medal Showdown with France

Sports

9 Aug, 2024

Curry Leads USA Basketball to Nail-Biting Victory, Setting Up Olympic Gold Medal Showdown with France


It all comes down to this. On Saturday 10 August, hosts France will take on the might of the United...

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