Tag : US sports

Tag: US sports

Pau Gasol, Spain’s humble star, brings legacy of humanity to Hall of Fame

The towering Spaniard won titles with Kobe Bryant and helped pave the way for today’s glut of international stars. But he’ll be remembered just as much for his healthy perspective Continue reading...

The Orlando Magic spat in the face of Black players by supporting Ron DeSantis

The NBA team’s backing of a US presidential candidate who has crusaded to delegitimize the horrors of slavery is hypocritical and disgusting Continue reading...

‘Stupidity and greed’: ex-NBA player gets 10 years for $4m healthcare fraud

Terrence Williams sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraudFormer NBA player ripped off health plan for former playersWilliams, 36, went to Nets with No 11 pick in 2009 NBA draft Continue reading...

Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to Ron DeSantis Super Pac

Following reports of the donation, the National Basketball Players Association called the donation ‘alarming’ Continue reading...

Oklahoma City Thunder are the team of the future. But where will they play?

OKC have a host of young stars who could help them challenge for the NBA title. The only problem may be finding a long-term home Continue reading...

LeBron James’s son Bronny discharged from hospital after cardiac arrest

18-year-old collapsed during training session on MondayNBA star thanks public for messages of support Continue reading...

Jaylen Brown agrees to richest contract in NBA history with $304m extension

Celtics star was All-NBA second team member last seasonBoston have reached playoffs in each of Brown’s seasons Continue reading...

LeBron James’s son, Bronny, out of ICU after suffering cardiac arrest on court

18-year-old said to be in stable condition after emergencyTeenager is one of best young players in the United States Continue reading...

Stephen Curry is too good to pretend his success is merely down to hard work

A new documentary on the four-time NBA champion shows a man driven by a grudge against those who doubted him. But there is more to his success Continue reading...

Wembanyama’s rival and a team for Vegas: NBA summer league takeaways

The record crowds that flocked to Nevada were treated to lots more than the Victor Wembanyama Show. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook Continue reading...

Stephen Curry ‘blacked out’ after hole-in-one at celebrity golf tournament

NBA star aces 152-yard par-three at Edgewood TahoeFour-time NBA champion started playing golf at age of 10 Continue reading...

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA soft launch showed the hype is real

The NBA’s hottest prospect since LeBron James drew sellout crowds to Las Vegas Summer League while flashing glimpses of his incandescent talent and emotional maturity Continue reading...

Ja Morant’s lawyers cite ‘stand your ground’ law in pickup basketball lawsuit

Grizzlies star claims self defense in July 2022 incidentMorant to serve 25-game suspension over gun video Continue reading...

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama scores 27 in second NBA Summer League outing

More aggressive Wembanyama scores 27 and grabs 12 reboundsSpurs’ 7ft 5in rookie, 19, is considered next great NBA prospect Continue reading...

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, NBA’s career wins leader, signs five-year extension

Popovich, 74, signs five-year deal worth reported $80mLongtime Spurs coach has won 1,366 games in career Continue reading...