News articles with the Basketball tag

World

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...

Sports

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...

Technology

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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)...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Technology

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...

Technology

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

World

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,...

Sports

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...

Sports

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,...

World

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,...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

World

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

World Briefings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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