It’s more than basketball. It’s what connects us all and keeps us coming back for more. It’s the NBA. #ThatsGame NEW YORK, May 21, 2021 – The NBA today unveiled ‘That’s Game’, its new global branding campaign, which will begin at the start of the 2021 NBA playoffs on Saturday, …
Read More »Today on KSR: Kentucky basketball recruiting heats up
Photo by Chet White | British athletics Let the games begin. With the founding of Kentucky’s 2020-21 roster following the playmaker additions of TyTy Washington and Sahvir Wheeler over the past week, John Calipari and the UK coaching staff have officially turned their attention to the Recruiting Class 2022. And …
Read More »Sportfive handed over the media rights to the BCL and the sponsorship sales file
The international sports marketing agency signs a three-year agreement with Fiba ClubCo. Posted: May 21, 2021 By: Sam Carp Getty Images The offer also includes the Fiba Intercontinental Cup Decision to award combined marketing and media rights to a single agency follows a ‘broader review’ of sales strategy International marketing …
Read More »Keith Oddo announces Louisville TBT men’s basketball team
(Photo by Keith Oddo: Scott Utterback – Courier Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After strong fan demand, the Louisville men’s basketball program will finally have a team represented in the basketball tournament, or TBT. Former Cardinals keeper Keith Oddo announced on Thursday that there will be …
Read More »The Approved Newspaper Shooting Clock for High School Basketball
The National Federation of State High School Associations, which is the parent organization of KHSAA, has authorized member organizations to approve a shot clock in high school basketball starting in the 2022-23 season. Following the meeting of the organization’s basketball rules committee, which took place near the end of April, …
Read More »First round matches, dates and TV info
The NBA playoffs are upon us and the quest for the Larry O’Brien Trophy is on. In the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are the first seed in 20 years with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons leading the way. The second-seeded Brooklyn Nets and their star trio of Kevin Durant, …
Read More »Bishop Amat, La Salle and baseball Maranatha all win; Bonita’s women’s basketball defeats Ayala – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
SECONDARY SPORTS ROUNDUP, MAY 20, 2021 BASEBALL Bishop Amat 11, cathedral 3: The Lancers swept a three-game streak from the Phantoms and won the Del Rey League title. Luke Verduzco, Daniel Briones and Izaiah Ayala each drove in two heats. The Lancers end the regular season with a three-game streak …
Read More »NBA: Curry, Jokic, Embiid are finalists for MVP award, Basketball News & Top Stories
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Stephen Curry will be chasing his third prize and Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are aiming for their career firsts after the NBA announced its three MVP finalists on Thursday, May 20. Golden State Warriors All-Star Curry will be hoping to add to the MVP awards …
Read More »J. Cole to headline Basketball Africa League kick-off
J. Cole had a week. The Grammy Award-winning rapper not only released his sixth studio album, Low season, but he also made his Basketball Africa League debut with the Rwanda Patriots. The Patriots are one of 12 teams from across Africa competing in the league’s inaugural season. The league itself …
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The Eastern Conference’s No.8 seed and a first-round game with the seeded 76ers are in play Thursday when the Pacers visit the Wizards at 8 p.m. ET. An under-endowed Indiana team, led by Domantas Sabonis, beat the Hornets on Tuesday as the All-Star double came close to registering a triple-double …
Read More »Action Network partners with NBA to create NBABet
NBA Digital today announced a new âNBABetâ content initiative, which will include the launch of a weekly NBA TV show and betting-focused content on NBA.com, the NBA app and social platforms. As part of this multiplatform offering, the NBA, Turner Sports and BetMGM will present NBA TV’s first live studio …
Read More »Play-in Matches Evoke Tournament Feeling for NBA Coaches and Players | NBA
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) – Boston coach Brad Stevens has used his experience coaching Butler for back-to-back NCAA Championship games to prepare his Celtics. Steve Kerr is set to play double NBA MVP Stephen Curry almost every minute if that’s what it takes for the Golden State Warriors to clinch a …
Read More »High School Basketball Roundup: Andringa’s 31 Girls Lead SC Girls Past Yakama Tribal | YVC Sports
TOPPENISH – Senior Jenna Andringa broke away for a career-high 31 points to lead unbeaten Sunnyside Christian to a 54-42 win over Yakama Tribal in Southeast 1B basketball on Tuesday night. 6-footer Andringa averages 24.5 points thanks to the Knights’ 4-0 start. G’Mewin Mills scored 16 points for Yakama Tribal …
Read More »3 bold predictions for the Clippers-Mavs in 2021 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are doing it again this year in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. After what happened last year, it’s fair to say that this series could potentially be full of animosity, disjointed, fascinating, and one that could feature a ton of …
Read More »Chris Cokley of Savannah plays in the Basketball Africa League
Professional basketball has taken Chris Cokley across the globe. The most recent trip took the former Savannah High School star player to Kigali, Rwanda. Cokley playing for a Basketball Africa League team. The league is composed of twelve teams and is a joint effort between the National Basketball Association and …
Read More »Cobb County School District: South Cobb Welcomes New Basketball Head Coach
May 17, 2021 When it was announced that the position of head coach of the South Cobb High School basketball team was available, many applicants were interested in the position. Outgoing head coach Gregory Moultrie has announced he will move to Hillgrove, and the top-level program he has built at …
Read More »Greece relies on tourists for bad debt relief
Rhodes ferry operator Paris Kakas cannot afford another lost summer to the pandemic if he ever has to pay back the millions of euros he owes: “When the bank comes to ask, we let’s say sorry. “ Its anxious wait for the return of tourists highlights a crucial test for …
Read More »Launch of ‘Oracle Loan’ – Splash247
Oceanis, a Hamburg-based digital ship finance specialist, launched Pythia, whom he describes as a âloan oracleâ. The service is a free and quick assessment of the likelihood of obtaining debt financing for any project. âWhat a senior banker performs in his head over lunch or dinner is now available online. …
Read More »Genius secures BAL data partnership to strengthen presence in global basketball
Engineering sports maintained its strategy of global expansion by securing a partnership with the African basketball league (BAL), assuming the responsibilities of official provider of real-time BAL statistics. Long-time data partner of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and its 200 member leagues and federations, Genius will leverage its presence in sport …
Read More »Share of at-risk borrowers in car loans and rental slips
The statistics on auto loans and leasing in the first quarter of 2021 highlight the economic recovery in ‘K’, where borrowers with high risk credit scores lead to a sharp increase in demand, while borrowers with subprime loans are left behind. Auto creations to consumers with subprime loans fell to …
Read More »Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals PLC Announces Sale and Conversion of Loan Notes; Installation complete
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Read More »Despite new COVID guidelines, Central Oregon HS basketball gives advice, masks in place
(Update: added video, comments) ‘I hope the powers that be will take a close look at it,’ says parent BEND, Oregon (KTVZ) – After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school basketball is finally underway in central Oregon. In one of the first contests on Monday night, Summit …
Read More »Pasadena men’s football to the quarter-finals; Flintridge Prep women’s basketball still undefeated – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
There were a few boys’ soccer teams that decided to play their CIF Southern Section playoff games on Monday instead of Saturday, and one was a Division 4 pitch affair between fourth-seeded Pasadena, and host Ganesha, just a year after the Giants celebration. a regional CIF State Southern California title. …
Read More »Fil-Ams Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green train in virtual clinics Jr. NBA Philippines
Young Filipino basketball players can have the chance to learn from international basketball stars such as Jordan Clarkson and Jalen Green at this year’s Jr. NBA Philippines Online Clinics, which will be held on May 29 and June 12. Filipino-Americans Clarkson and Green, on May 29, will join other Jr. …
Read More »Nevada man pleads guilty to campaign fundraising scam and deceiving taxpayers short of loan funds into paycheck protection | USAO-DC
WASHINGTON – James Kyle Bell, 44, of Las Vegas, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud in federal court in the District of Columbia. As he admitted when entering his guilty plea, Bell created two Political Action Committees (PACs) that operated during the 2020 election cycle: the …
Read More »Ange Kouame delighted to be naturalized
Gilas Pilipinas Men officially has her man in the middle for the present and the future after President Rodrigo Duterte enacted the Ange Kouame naturalization law. âI’m great right now. I’m screaming all over the house right now. I’m proud, just proud to be a kababayan,â Kouame told ESPN5.com, clearly …
Read More »A look back at the high school basketball season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Every team that won a trip to Charleston was also represented on this year’s state team chosen by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Trista Lester represents River View High School as the only player in the region to make the Class A first team. âThe …
Read More »The Day – Injuries that could impact the quality of play in the NBA playoffs
The NBA playoffs should be fun, as they always are. Don’t rely on basketball as good as usual. Not after a truncated season in which injuries were too frequent, practice time too scarce, to allow teams to peak for the playoffs. “It was much more devastating for the culture and …
Read More »Rockford gives green light to culinary program with $ 300,000 loan despite concerns
ROCKFORD (WREX) – After much debate, Rockford City Council approved a loan of $ 300,000 to the Awaken 815 Foundation for a culinary learning program. The money will be used to rehabilitate an old Chinese restaurant on East State Street near Fairview. The program is a partnership with the College …
Read More »NBA play-in tournament: Lakers to face Warriors to determine seed
LOS ANGELES (KABC) – LeBron James has long had an exciting and competitive rivalry with Steph Curry in the NBA playoffs. This year, however, looks a little different. James and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced the Curry Golden State Warriors an unprecedented four in a row in the 2015-18 NBA Finals, …
Read More »Eurohoops: CSKA Moscow will likely let Mike James stay in NBA
Eurohoops, the official Euroleague fan blog, reports that CSKA Moscow, which essentially ‘loaned’ Mike James to the Nets in April, appear ready to let him go and stay in the NBA. James is under contract with CSKA until 2023. Eurohoops’ Aris Barkas reported this weekend … the NetsâThe deal was …
Read More »What did Kira Lewis Jr. think of his first NBA season?
Kira Lewis Jr. finished his first NBA season on Sunday with 12 points and four assists in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 110-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The rookie guard closed the campaign by playing the Pelicans ‘last 21 games after entering the field for 33 of New Orleans’ …
Read More »Former Trojan basketball coach saddened by loss of high school student | KWKT
WACO, Texas – Police confirmed Monday morning that Friday night’s shooting at Trendwood Apartments killed college high school student Ty Felder. Ty was a sophomore, but he played on college basketball and football teams. The Trojan family is saddened by the loss of one of their own. âHe’s just one …
Read More »TAMIU men’s basketball wins four engagements
Texas A&M International men’s basketball head coach Rodney McConnell hopes to make the Dustdevils a top program. For him to succeed, he must continue to bring talent to Laredo. And in the past 48 hours, TAMIU has received four stakeholder engagements that could help the program take the next step …
Read More »Woj throws a bomb on the future of the game format after this season
NBA fans will be treated to what should be an exciting series of games this week as the league heads into the tournament play-in phase. It turns out that the NBA is very likely to embrace this format on a more permanent basis, with the possibility of a mid-season play-in …
Read More »Distraught NBA fans react to game-free night
The NBA regular season wrapped up Sunday night – with the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz securing the top seeds in their respective conferences – and for the first time in more than two months there was a matchday on the schedule with zero NBA games. The basketball drought, fortunately, …
Read More »SBA Economic Disaster Loans Available To Texas Small Businesses
Sacramento, California. ?? Small non-farm businesses in 61 counties in Texas and a neighboring county of Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Director Tanya announced. N. Garfield of Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans compensate for the economic losses due …
Read More »Moratorium 2021 I How are the moratorium rules on loans announced by RBI in 2021 different from those of last year?
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Read More »Jalen Brunson can’t wait to make his first NBA playoff series
Jalen Brunson didn’t mince words when asked to make his first NBA playoff series. âI’m ready to go,â he said. “Nothing else to say. Let’s go. “ One of the Dallas Mavericks’ backup guards, Brunson can be excused for being on high alert regarding the NBA playoffs. After all, when …
Read More »ESPN gives Sixers trio some love for All-NBA, All-Defensive teams
With the 2020-21 regular season on the books, now is the time to start crumbling and predicting some of the season’s honors. The Philadelphia 76ers finished as the No.1 seed in the East, so they’ll get some love for the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams. They are led by star duo …
Read More »Sports preparation notebook | Changes in sight for Carbondale basketball program | Basketball
âThe schools have already expressed an interest in joining and we think it will be a good thing and that it will work.â The ESCC and MHS will serve as two venues in the tournament’s first year, hosting eight teams at one school and eight teams at the other in …
Read More »Can you get more than one lawsuit loan?
It is common knowledge that after sustaining an injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to sue for damages and obtain compensation. Unfortunately, you may wait months, or even years, for your case to be resolved. You can’t put your life on hold and catch up on …
Read More »As pandemic continues, organizations offer alternatives to payday loan cycle – FOX13 News Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee – Tens of millions of people continue to struggle as the pandemic continues and many are among the millions of Americans who are turning to payday advances to try to make ends meet. They offer quick cash, but their easy access buries debtors in a cycle that some …
Read More »Bradley Beal-Jayson Tatum highlights St. Louis connection to 2021 NBA playoffs
FOX2 Sports is your home for the latest information on the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, University of St. Louis, University of Missouri and University of Illinois. Are the Cardinals doing a big business? Are the Blues ready for another Stanley Cup race? Is anyone going to sign a …
Read More »Braddock chief suspects organized fraud network operation after KDKA investigation into PPP loans – CBS Pittsburgh
BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) – That’s the talk from the town of Braddock: Nearly three dozen residents are receiving tens of thousands of dollars each in paycheck protection loans despite no visible signs of current or previous job. Are the claims legitimate? Or have over 30 people from the underdog Braddock …
Read More »Raptors thank Tampa after season away from Toronto
Fred VanVleet and the Raptors played their 2020-2021 home games at Amalia Arena in Tampa Bay. Fred VanVleet has nothing but great things to say about Tampa. He loves food. The people in the arena are nice. The temporary accommodations for the Toronto Raptors were as good as anyone would …
Read More »Dozens of Braddock Residents Get Tens of Thousands of P3s Loans Thanks to Possible Fraud
Completed work on Josh Gibson’s mural in HomesteadArtist Jeremy Raymer finished his work on Monday. 4 hours ago Marvel and AHN honor EMS workers with comic bookThe new comic features real stories from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 hours ago Ireland – Night sports call: May 17, 2021 …
Read More »NBA betting tips for Celtics vs Wizards, other potential games
NBA match predictions for Celtics-Wizards, other potential games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA play-in tournament added a lot of excitement at the end of the regular season by making many weekend games really count. Now that the matches for the first two games of each conference are …
Read More »Your questions – Loans: can clear the mortgage online but collect the original sales contract
The original sales contract is an essential document and should be kept safe at all times. By Chaitali Dutta I want to repay my mortgage in advance. I work overseas and cannot visit India due to Covid. Can I pay the full amount online and ask the bank to send …
Read More »Up to $ 20 billion in home loans to investors for the private market
The substantial volume of investor loans that government-funded companies will no longer purchase can probably be absorbed into the private market, suggests a recent report. About $ 10 billion to $ 20 billion per year in unoccupied mortgages will need a new outlet after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s 7% …
Read More »CIBC sells distress loan on Fifth Avenue to Flambeau
Daniel Heflin of Torchlight and 445 Fifth Avenue. (Google Maps, LinkedIn via Heflin) New York’s long-awaited troubled deals may finally start to appear. Canadian bank CIBC sold a $ 40 million delinquent loan on the retail stretch of 445 Fifth Avenue to a loan fund linked to Torchlight Investors. Harbor …
Read More »Farms in downtown Orlando? Some residents receive invoices for loans under the CARES Act that they did not apply for – WFTV
ORLANDO, Florida – As so many people in our community struggled during the pandemic, scammers collected around $ 80 billion in your taxes by taking advantage of the CARES Act loan programs. Channel 9 investigative reporter Karla Ray cleaned up federal data and easily identified over 100 potential fraud cases …
Read More »The Easy Way For NBA To Prevent Clippers Seed-Based Tanking, Others
In the NBA, tanking for a first draft pick has been a problem for a long time. Tanking for a specific playoff game or medium hasn’t been such a big deal, but it certainly hit an embarrassing new low on Sunday. The Los Angeles Clippers edged out the modest Oklahoma …
Read More »Hall of Fame NBA sports host Marv Albert retires
Marv Albert, whose rapid-fire cover became an NBA soundtrack for nearly 60 years, will retire from sports broadcasting after the 2021 playoffs, his employer, Turner Sports, announced Monday. Albert, who turns 80 in June, has called 25 NBA All-Star Games, 13 NBA Finals, the 1992 gold medal in men’s basketball …
Read More »Tips for the Oregon High School Basketball Season: Opening Night Schedule
Oregon’s long-awaited high school basketball season begins tonight, just over 14 months after the coronavirus pandemic abruptly ended state tournaments in 2020. Here is the opening night schedule in all classifications: BOYS CLASS 6A Clackamas at Sandy, 6:30 p.m. Central Catholic at Barlow, 6:30 p.m. Centennial at David Douglas, canceled …
Read More »Mike Jones hired as associate head coach of Virginia Tech
History links BLACKSBURG – Mike jones, head coach of DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland since 2002-03 and 22 times a basketball coach of the United States, was named associate head coach of the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team, head coach Mike young announced Monday. âVirginia Tech is all about …
Read More »Hannah Richards to play for her former Old Town basketball colleague at CMCC
Hannah Richards was ready to hang up her basketball sneakers and focus on earning a nursing degree at Husson University in Bangor. But Southern Maine Community College women’s basketball head coach Katie Stannard had other plans for the Old Town High School 1,000-point scorer. Former Katie Bergeron, who also played …
Read More »NBA announces players, rookies and coaches of the month
Golden State Warriors goalie Stephen Curry and Washington Wizards goaltender Russell Westbrook were named NBA Players of the Month for May. Curry ended the season on a tear as he led the Warriors to the Play-In tournament and, in the process, won his second career NBA title. Curry finished the …
Read More »Twitter (NYSE: TWTR), DineEquity, Inc (NYSE: DIN) – Adam Sandler Goes Viral (Again) Thanks To Some Basketball Pickup
So who are the inhabitants of Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) currently speaking? Right now, the trending story involves Adam Sandler playing basketball. What? Yes, the funny is in the spotlight, but not for his humorous films. Instead, Instagram user Marzuk Masub captured Sandler during a basketball game on Long Island. From …
Read More »Jointer named new men’s basketball coach in Frankfort | Sports
Edward “Butch” Jointer has been named the boys’ basketball head coach at Frankfort High School. He is the school’s 39th men’s basketball coach in the program’s 112-year history. Jointer replaces Chris O’Bryan, who stepped down after three years as Panthers head coach. “He has decided to step aside to spend …
Read More »WHSV Sports Presents: Awesome All Time
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Matt Lewis will be forever remembered as one of the best basketball players to wear a James Madison jersey. Lewis is third in JMU all-time with 1,928 career points. However, Lewis says he was not a top recruit coming out of Bishop O’Connell High School in …
Read More »Syracuse NBA basketball: Oshae Brissett lights up former team in regular season finals
Syracuse, NY – One of the most intriguing regular seasons in NBA history has come to a close and ended in style for a former Syracuse player. Indiana Pacers forward Oshae Brissett scored a career-high 31 points on Sunday, 10 of 16 from the field and 5 for 8 of …
Read More »Former NBA top pick Kwame Brown fires Gilbert Arenas, Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes after ‘All the Smoke’ comments
Kwame Brown’s professional basketball career has been the center of jokes around the NBA world for years. Now the former top pick in the overall standings has had enough. During Gilbert Arenas’ recent appearance on the popular “All The Smoke” sports podcast, hosted by former NBA players Matt Barnes and …
Read More »Adam Sandler spotted dimes in basketball game, earns respect in NBA Twitter
Now from the point guard: Happy Gilmore. Actor and comedian Adam Sandler is a huge fan of hoops; his love for basketball tends to feature in his movies, and he’s actually pretty good, too. Or, at least, better than your average YMCA vacuum cleaner. In the videos that surfaced on …
Read More »Fears of Laker recovery in NBA playoffs justified – Orange County Register
So much for readjustment, timing, chemistry and all the other entries in the trainer’s thesaurus. It’s as easy as ever. If you’re playing with LeBron James and he gets a bounce, go down the pitch like a runaway prisoner. If it’s a double team, sprint to the vacant area. Or, …
Read More »Ole Miss unveils statue of basketball legend Coolidge Ball – the Oxford Eagle
Ole Miss Athletics When fans return to the Ole Miss football and basketball games later this year, a pioneer rebel will welcome them to the Pavilion Plaza. A bronze statue of Coolidge Ball, Ole Miss’s first black student-athlete, was unveiled in the square in a private ceremony on Saturday afternoon. …
Read More »Norfolk State alumnus Bob Dandridge elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Posted on Monday, May. 17, 2021 at 2:51 p.m. Join over 100,000 AFP subscribers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on itunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising requests: [email protected] Former Norfolk State men’s great basketball player Bob Dandridge has been …
Read More »Home Sports Recap: Selma Bears Boys Basketball Goes 5-1 This Season | Selma / Kingsburg
Overview of Selma Hoops The Selma High Bears boys’ basketball team is now 5-1 on the season after a 66-37 victory over Lindsay High School on May 12 at Selma High School. The Bears lost to Liberty-Madera 72-54 on May 8. In the match against Lindsay, Selma High took a …
Read More »Boy Scouts Like Atlanta In The NBA Playoffs
The Knicks have been underdog all season, so it’s no surprise that NBA scouts think the Hawks ‘firepower might be too much for the Knicks’ robust defense. The Knicks own a 3-0 regular-season sweep of Atlanta and have the field advantage, starting with Game 1 on Saturday or Sunday. But …
Read More »Louisville’s Chris Mack hires assistant coach with NBA and international relations
Ross mcmains (Photo: Twitter @Ross McMains) University of Louisville basketball coach Chris Mack is expected to hire a new assistant coach and one with a lot of connections to the NBA and international relations. Cardinal Authority has confirmed that Mack has hired Ross McMains, who has held various roles with …
Read More »Huskey from Sevier County visited Maryville College to play basketball | High school
SEVIERVILLE – Basketball wasn’t initially on Emma Huskey’s plans after high school, but then realized how much she missed her, and now she’s heading to Maryville College to play it. She helped lead the Bearettes to a 29-5 record and a district and region championship this winter before Maryville High …
Read More »Zhao inked to play college basketball in Carson-Newman | High school
SEVIERVILLE – After making a commitment over Christmas, Sevier County’s Jonathan Zhao officially announced that he will be attending Carson-Newman University to play basketball with a signing ceremony on Friday afternoon. Zhao, who is from California, didn’t watch any schools in the West, but instead wanted to stay close to …
Read More »Frank Fisk: WNCC Basketball Season 1 Recap
Frank Fisk of Lovelock, sporting his WNCC scholar jacket, visited the Western Nevada College campus in March – about 50 years since he attended college. Frank Fisk could hardly contain his excitement as he recalled being a part of Western Nevada Community College’s first sports team in the early 1970s. …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant made Kobe Hall of Fame induction a joyous occasion for all – The Undefeated
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inductees read their speeches on May 15 on a large screen with a 10-minute clock underneath to keep them on time . But when Vanessa Bryant took the stage to honor her …
Read More »RCB’s Blake Meighen heads to Davis & Elkins for basketball | High school
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) – For Robert C. Byrd’s Blake Meighen, choosing Davis & Elkins to pursue his basketball career was a snap. âWhen I went there, I liked the coach. It was a good academic fit. Coach Mondragon was honest with me and told me what to do. He …
Read More »Bonita enters last week still at No. 1 – Pasadena Star News
The San Gabriel Valley Top 10 Women’s Basketball Rankings. The teams come from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News and Whittier Daily News coverage areas. GIRLS BASKETBALL TOP 10 1. Bonita (10-1) Previous: 1 The most complete team in the region during the regular season, which ends this week. …
Read More »Don Lippi of St. Joseph wins 900th men’s basketball game
Welcome back to the Bay Area News Group (Mercury News & East Bay Times) preparation tour. Here’s the best of Saturday’s action in boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball: Boys basketball Saint Joseph Notre Dame 56, Encinal 37 Don Lippi The 800th coaching victory came onto a big stage …
Read More »Former Syracuse basketball star Demetris Nichols to return to Alma Mater as graduate assistant
Syracuse, NY – Former Syracuse basketball star Demetris Nichols is set to join the Orange coaching team as a graduate assistant coach. Details have not been finalized, but Nichols expects it to happen. âI’m all excited. I haven’t been able to sleep all week since I heard the news,â he …
Read More »Bill Bennett Retires As Boys’ Basketball Coach Robert C. Byrd | High school
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) – After 450 games and 322 wins, as head coach of Robert C. Byrd for 19 seasons, Bill Bennett is retiring. âAt the beginning of my life, I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to do this. I was a factory worker, married, had …
Read More »EOC confirms addition of 3×3 basketball to European Games Krakow-Małopolska 2023
3×3 basketball has become the latest sport to be confirmed on the program for the 2023 European Games in Krakow-MaÅopolska. The European Olympic Committees (EOC) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have signed an agreement that will see 3×3 make its third consecutive appearance at the European Games. The sport …
Read More »Mtn Dew records audio activation with basketball-themed podcast
Dive brief: Mtn Dew is launching a podcast on professional basketball and the origin stories of its players, according to information shared with Marketing Dive in an interview. Hosted by comedian and influencer Druski, the new project will feature athletes and celebrities as guests and run from May 18 during …
Read More »Every basketball player in a new legacy
The team to defeat in Space Jam: A New Legacy is the Goon Squad, whose members are based on real basketball stars. Here is who they are. Space Jam: a new legacy will reunite viewers with the Looney Tunes and see these characters team up with LeBron James, but he’s …
Read More »Madagascar GSM vs US Monastir Prediction, top fantastic picks, preview
Madagascar’s National Gendarmerie Basketball Club (GNBC) will face Union Sportive Monastir (USM) for their next Basketball Africa League match for the 2021 season. The match is scheduled for Monday May 17 at 9:00 p.m. PST (Tuesday 18 May, 12:30 am IST) at the Kigali Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Here is …
Read More »Genius Sports Wins NBA Basketball Africa League Data Partnership
Genius Sports. Engineering sports Sports technology company Genius Sports is partnering with the National Basketball Association league in Africa, which will see the company provide official statistics in real time and incorporate new technologies. The deal, announced on Monday, could be the first step in introducing a wave of new …
Read More »New Documentary Follows NBA Athlete’s Journey To Overcome Addiction And Anxiety Through The Use Of Psychedelic Drugs
I hope that sharing my journey will open a dialogue about mental health for millions of people. – Lamar Odom Tweet this Lamar Odom Reborn official trailer As a public figure, Odom’s addiction issues are well documented, but what is less well known are the deeply ingrained pain and trauma …
Read More »Gilas continues to build legs for tough international competitions
The GILAS PILIPINAS men’s team of cadets train hard at the INSPIRE Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna, and are excited to jump in on the action and represent the country. – INSPIRE SPORTS ACADEMY FB PAGE Gilas Pilipinas’ men’s team continue their preparation for two tough international competitions scheduled for …
Read More »Don’t ruin my Olympic dream … wheelchair basketball player fights ‘crazy’ rule change that deems him ineligible for 2021 Paralympics
A TOP wheelchair basketball player is at risk of retiring from top competition at the age of just 26 after being found ineligible to compete in the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Team GB man George Bates was eager to achieve a lifelong ambition by competing in this summer’s Games after winning …
Read More »RTL Today – Basketball: Curry wins second NBA title, Warriors win sixth in a row
Stephen Curry scored 46 points and won his second NBA title as the Golden State Warriors won their sixth in a row beating the Memphis Grizzlies 113-101 on Sunday in San Francisco. Curry finished the regular season averaging 32.0 points, winning the league title over Bradley Beal of Washington who …
Read More »New book tells the story of the Eastern Professional Basketball League | Sports
From its inception at a meeting of the Altamont Hotel in 1946 until almost its absorption into the Continental Basketball Association in 1978, the Eastern Professional Basketball League maintained close ties with Hazleton. Likewise, the league has kept its ties with Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Allentown, all of which are home …
Read More »Yolanda Griffith, FAU and WNBA legend, inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame – UNIVERSITY PRESS
Griffith had an illustrious professional career and was named one of the WNBA’s 15 All-Time Best Players. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics. Former FAU women’s basketball star and WNBA legend Yolanda Griffith was inducted into the 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame ad Sunday morning. …
Read More »AVU’s Val Ackerman named to 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (VirginiaSports.com) – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced that Virginia alumnus of women’s basketball Val Ackerman will be inducted as a member of its 2021 category. Ackerman will be inducted as a contributor. She previously received the John Bunn Award for Lifetime Achievement from the …
Read More »Cotton Fitzsimmons elected to Naismith Basketball HOF as a contributor
Cotton Fitzsimmons is now part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame family. Recognized posthumously, Fitzsimmons was elected to the 2021 class as a contributor. The two-time NBA Coach of the Year led the Phoenix Suns to five playoff games in his eight seasons as a head coach. The …
Read More »Ygueravide plays as Spain wins first round of women’s 3×3 series
Spain won the first leg of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) women’s 3×3 series of the 2021 season with a victory in Mies, Switzerland. Sandra Ygueravide notched what turned out to be the winning points as Spain beat Poland 19-17 in the final at FIBA ââHeadquarters. Aitana Cuevas topped the …
Read More »Overseas School Colombo acquires a new basketball court
The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) recently inaugurated its new and improved basketball court which has been refurbished and redesigned and approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), a the school said in a press release. The statement said the decision to upgrade the …
Read More »Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber and Ben Wallace Top 2021 Class for Basketball Hall of Fame
May 16, 2021 Tim BontempsESPN A day after seeing his friend and longtime teammate Kevin Garnett enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, longtime Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce joined him in Springfield, Massachusetts. Pierce, along with two-time champion and eleven-time all-star Chris Webber, five-time All-NBA selection and four-time …
Read More »Off-season rapper J. Cole makes basketball Africa League debut
Fresh off his new album “The Off-Season”, rapper J. Cole made his professional debut for Rwanda Patriots BBC’s new African basketball league the Saturday. Cole came off the bench in the inaugural BAL game between the Patriots and Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club in the first quarter. With less than a …
Read More »Jaden Hardy bypasses college to play for NBA G League
Senior Coronado Jaden Hardy has played as a professional basketball player for the past four years. Prepared and trained like one, too. It is therefore normal that he is ready to become one. The five-star consensus goalie announced on Saturday night that he is signing with the NBA‘s G League …
Read More »PBA: JayR Reyes retires after 14 years in professional basketball
PBA veteran JayR Reyes announced his retirement from professional basketball just days before the league began training. Reyes, four-time PBA champion who has seen action on teams like Rain or Shine, Alaska, Meralco, Barangay Ginebra, San Miguel and Phoenix LPG, said he “signed” after 14 years in the PBA . …
Read More »NBA field winning percentage this season will be the worst ever | NBA
The home court advantage wasn’t much of an advantage in the NBA this season. The combined home winning percentage of NBA teams this season will be the worst in league history, which can at least in part be attributed to the fact that fan attendance is severely limited due to …
Read More »Howard and Jokic lead the Nuggets ahead of the Pistons 104-91 | NBA
DETROIT (AP) – Markus Howard scored 20 points, a career-high, Nikola Jokic had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets moved closer to a higher seed in the playoffs with a 104-91 victory on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Jokic had 20 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for Denver …
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