Bob Knight, whose Hall of Fame career was highlighted by three national titles at Indiana — one an undefeated season not since matched — died Wednesday at 83, according to his family. No cause was given. “It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away …
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TORONTO – In his first ever NBA pre-season, forward Gradey Dick promised himself to put in long hours at the Toronto Raptors’ training facilities and do whatever his coaches asked of him. That dedication quickly paid dividends as it led to him appearing in a music video with famous Toronto …
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3rd Update: LeBron James’ son Bronny, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC in late July, has a “congenital heart defect,” the family announced today, adding that they expect him to makea full recovery and return to basketball “in the very near future.” Bronny James, 18, …
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When you have a list of Hollywood’s most memorable basketball movies, it’s not surprising that some of the most memorable basketball players pop up as well — crossing over from the world of sports to entertainment — and some more than once. Michael Jordan, for example, features prominently in no …
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Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand through which we shine a highlight on the TV reveals and movies killing it of their native territories. The trade is as globalized because it’s ever been, however breakout hits are showing in pockets of the world on a regular basis and it may …
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The dad and mom of Jamea Jonae Harris —the 23-year-old lady who was killed in a capturing final month— slammed the College of Alabama Crimson Tide’s basketball program after testimony confirmed that the freshman ahead is liable for delivering the gun to their daughter’s killer and remains to be allowed …
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When African champions US Monastir step onto the court docket on Friday on the FIBA Intercontinental Cup (ICC), it may very well be captain Radhouane Slimane’s remaining probability to show himself on basketball’s world stage. In a profession spanning virtually 25 years, the 42-year-old, 6’9” (2-metre) energy ahead from Kairouan, …
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Some athletes dwell swaddled of their greatness, and that’s sufficient. Others not solely grasp their sport but additionally broaden the probabilities — in competitors and away from it — for generations to return. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did simply that, together with for LeBron James, who has laid declare to the NBA …
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MERIBEL, France — Amid a whirlwind 48 hours excessive within the French Alps, Mikaela Shiffrin woke as much as the information that LeBron James had damaged the NBA scoring file and the American skier instantly drew comparisons to her personal record-breaking season. Impressed by James’ accomplishment, Shiffrin went out a …
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CNN — It was an evening of untamed expectations and LeBron James, as soon as once more, delivered. With a mid-range fadeaway bucket, his thirty sixth level of the night time towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to turn into the NBA’s all-time main scoring, breaking a …
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LeBron James has eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as probably the most prolific scorer in NBA historical past, breaking a 39-year record that many believed would by no means be crushed. The Los Angeles Lakers star, taking part in in his twentieth season within the NBA, handed Abdul-Jabbar’s whole of 38,387 factors …
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A behavioural science researcher says LGBTQ+ satisfaction rounds in skilled sporting competitions might do extra hurt than good in the event that they fail to ship the correct message to the group. Key factors: The NBL held its first satisfaction spherical final month, however the Cairns Taipans selected to not put …
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