Basketball

Deadly Attack on Pistoia Basket Supporters’ Bus Stuns Italy

In a shocking and rare act of violence in European basketball, a bus carrying fans of Pistoia Basket was ambushed on Italy’s Rieti–Terni highway Sunday evening, killing one of its…

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NBA exploring European league with FIBA as partner

The NBA will explore the creation of a new professional league in Europe in partnership with world governing body FIBA, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced. "Had discussions around potential opportunities…

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LeBron James, Antetokounmpo early leaders in All-Star early voting

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the leading vote getter in the Eastern Conference, while the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James leads in the West in early voting for the…

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LeBron interested in joining Team USA at 2024 Paris Games

LeBron James may have sat out the last two Olympics but the NBA's all-time leading scorer is interested in making a return to the international stage with USA Basketball at…

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Serbia beat Canada, return to FIBA World Cup final

By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Serbia will return to the FIBA Basketball World Cup final after defeating Canada 95-86 by imposing their will in the paint…

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Belgium win FIBA Women’s EuroBasket title

Players of Belgium cut down the net after winning the FIBA Women's EuroBasket final match between Belgium and Spain in Stozice Arena in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Sunday. Belgium won 64-58.…

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Photo Story: Mbappe attends French Elite Basketball match

French actor Omar Sy (L), French barber Brice Tchaga (C) and Paris Saint Germain's soccer player Kylian Mbappe (R) attend the French Elite Basketball match between Boulogne-Levallois Mets 92's and…

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NBA-The ‘Chosen One’ fulfils destiny as James claims scoring record

Hailed as the "Chosen One" while still in high school, LeBron James always appeared destined to become the National Basketball Association's all-time leading scorer and claim a record he once…

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NBA is sued by fired referees who refused COVID vaccines

The National Basketball Association has been sued by three longtime referees who say the league fired them this year after they refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 over religious objections.…

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Russian prosecutor demands prison for US basketball star Griner, lawyer seeks acquittal

A Russian prosecutor on Thursday demanded U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison on drugs charges but her lawyers invoked sporting legends Usain Bolt…

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LeBron James records 10,000th career assist

LeBron James is the first NBA player to record 10,000 career assists, rebounds and points, establishing membership in the 10K Club on Sunday night. James and the Lakers were trailing…

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Malta’s football, swimming and basketball associations join forces in calling for sport to resume

The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta, the Malta Basketball Association, and the Malta Football Association have today jointly renewed their appeal to the Government and the local health authorities to…

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LA Lakers dedicate NBA victory to late Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers dedicated their NBA Finals victory to the late Kobe Bryant, whose death in a helicopter crash in January united and motivated the team in a year…

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Photo Story – LA dunk

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (L) dunks against Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (C) during the first half of the NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the…

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