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Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA presence, dies at 58
New York Times, Published on 01/10/2024
» ATLANTA - Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Congo, died Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.
France and US announced as hosts for future Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Published on 25/07/2024
» The International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s General Assembly has announced that the French Alps have been conditionally selected to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Salt Lake City of the United States has been chosen to host the 2034 editions.
Wembanyama scores 15 in NBA debut but Spurs fall
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» SAN ANTONIO - French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points on his much-anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday but it was not enough to prevent the San Antonio Spurs slipping to a 126-119 defeat to Dallas.
Michael Jordan sneakers fetch auction record $2.2m
AFP, Published on 12/04/2023
» NEW YORK: A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for US$2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby's announced.
Anger, praise in China after Eileen Gu reveals US Olympic bid role
AFP, Published on 08/06/2022
» NEW YORK: China's US-born double gold medallist Eileen Gu said Tuesday that she will be an ambassador for Salt Lake City's Winter Olympics bid, sparking both anger and support on social media in China.
Vogel fired by Lakers after season flop
AFP, Published on 12/04/2022
» LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Lakers sacked head coach Frank Vogel on Monday, saying a change of leadership was needed after the club's shock failure to reach the playoffs.
Curry powers Warriors past Suns, Bucks deal Celtics holiday heartbreak
AFP, Published on 26/12/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Stephen Curry scored 33 points to power Golden State to a 116-107 victory over Phoenix on Saturday that moved the Warriors ahead of the Suns for best record in the NBA.
Tech billionaire Cannon-Brookes takes stake in Aussie rugby club
AFP, Published on 15/11/2021
» SYDNEY: Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has taken a 25 percent stake in Australian rugby league side South Sydney, joining Hollywood luminary Russell Crowe and casino titan James Packer as co-owners, the club said Monday.
LeBron blasts NBA as playoff injuries mount
AFP, Published on 17/06/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James slammed the NBA on Wednesday as Clippers star Kawhi Leonard became the latest player forced out of the playoffs by injury.
My optimism comes from my personal history
Sports, Joel Dahmen, Published on 28/05/2021
» When I wasn't playing great at the start of this year, I kind of weirdly enjoyed it. As strange as it sounds, I haven't struggled with golf for a long time. It's been pretty easy for me on the PGA Tour over the last three or four years, as I've been pretty consistent over that time.