Tag: basketball
LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant named on USA basketball team for Paris 2024 Olympics | Olympics News
Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard also feature on Team USA as they look to defend their Olympic crown. Last Updated: 17/04/24 2:07pm LeBron James will look to help Team USA defend their Olympic title LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have been named as part of a star-studded USA basketball team for…
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Vince Carter, Billups headline class for Basketball Hall of Fame
Vince Carter, left, and Chauncey Billups shake hands during a news conference for The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame at the NCAA college basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) GLENDALE, Arizona — Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey…
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Frank Lao sticks familiar basketball brand on new volleyball squad
FILE–Gerflor Defenders wrap up their PVL All-Filipino campaign. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The savior that came to the rescue of Gerflor in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has finally named its newest squad—and it has quite a familiar ring to it. Businessman Frank Lao announced on Saturday that the new team will carry the Strong Group Athletics…
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Basketball, jiujitsu bodies earn PSA nod as NSAs of the year
Meggie Ochoa (background) demolished Balqees Abdulla of the United Arab Emirates in the -48 kg fifinals of the Asian Games. —ASIAD POOL PHOTO The year that passed saw many firsts as far as Philippine sports is concerned, and two national federations just stood out in that span. After the successful staging of the Fiba (International…
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Former French basketball player loses Paris 2024 role
FILE PHOTO: France’s Emilie Gomis celebrates silver medal with her family during victory ceremony at the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 11, 2012.REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo PARIS–Former French national team basketball player Emilie Gomis was stripped of her role as an Olympics ambassador over a controversy linked to a social media…
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Rival tycoons with shared love for basketball honored as PSA Executives of the Year
Ramon S. Ang (tipping cap) and Manny V. Pangilinan watch a Gilas Pilipinas game during the World Cup. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Owners of two of the country’s biggest conglomerates who are both enamored with sports in general and basketball in particular, Ramon S. Ang and Manny V. Pangilinan will have a rare moment on stage…
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Best of PH collegiate basketball in 2023: New kings and queens
La Salle, San Beda and UST: the teams that made it to the top of the collegiate basketball mountain in 2023. –MARLO CUETO/ART MANILA, Philippines—This year saw the collegiate basketball scene crown new heroes. From the NCAA to the UAAP, new kings and queens were heralded as the best in their respective divisions. Take a…
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PBA, NCAA mourn death of ‘true basketball legend’ Samboy Lim
Photo from Samboy Lim’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Basketball Association mourned the passing of one of its legends in Avelino “Samboy” Lim, who passed away at the age of 61 on Friday night. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones, and friends of…
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‘Redeem Team,’ Vince Carter among Basketball Hall nominees
FILE–Vince Carter #15 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on prior to the start of the game against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena on October 26, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images/AFP The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees…
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Bronny James: LeBron James’ son makes college basketball debut for USC Trojans five months after cardiac arrest | Basketball News
Bronny James made his college basketball debut for the USC Trojans on Sunday, having suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at the team’s Galen Center home court on June 20; NBA icon LeBron James was in attendance to watch his son in action as the Trojans faced Long Beach State Last Updated: 11/12/23 8:26am…
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