NBA Africa 2017 To Take Place On August 5
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that NBA Africa Game 2017, the NBA’s second game in Africa, will take place...
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James Triple-Double Lifts Cavaliers Over Knicks
LeBron James recorded his sixth triple-double of the season on Thursday as the Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their mastery over the New York Knicks with a 119-104 NBA triumph. James scored 18...
Embattled Oakley Attends Knicks Game In Cleveland
Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley, thrown out of Madison Square Garden two weeks ago, was courtside in Cleveland on Thursday as the Knicks visited the Cavaliers. Oakley, whose simmering feud...
Sixers Send Ilyasova To Hawks For Splitter
Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova, enjoying a career-best season, was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Atlanta Hawks for injured Brazilian center Tiago Splitter as the NBA trade deadline...
5 Reasons You Should Spend Your Next Holiday At A Resort And SPA
There is something about the word ‘resort and spa’ that rhymes with relaxation and paradise. A resort and spa is a place that provides you with a soothing escape from the hustle and bustle of...
NBA Legend Yao Ming Named Chinese Basketball Chief
NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming called for "urgent" reform and said he was facing a multitude of problems as he was elected president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday. The giant...
Wizards Swing Deal For Nets Forward Bogdanovic
The Washington Wizards added Croatian forward Bojan Bogdanovic from the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday in a four-player deal on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. The Wizards, 34-21, rank third in the...
Magic Johnson Takes Charge In Major Lakers Shakeup
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, who sparked the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA titles in the 1980s, was on Tuesday named president of basketball operations for the struggling NBA squad. Lakers president and...
Blockbuster Cousins To Pelicans Deal Made Official
Star center DeMarcus Cousins was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday in a blockbuster NBA trade deal involving five players and two draft picks. Cousins and forward...
All Concerned Soccer Fans Must Join Forces To Push Out Inept GFA Head
The head of Ghana FA, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi, has every right to attempt to justify his accomplishments in football all he wants. Likewise, he can throw out childish debate challenge to the so-called...
LeBron’s Cavs, Warriors Set Sights On Finals Rematch
LeBron James resumes his bid for a seventh consecutive NBA Finals appearance Thursday while the Golden State Warriors plan their third consecutive finals trip and Russell Westbrook takes aim at...
Pelicans’ Davis Grabs All-Star MVP On Home Court
Anthony Davis scored a record 52 points on his home court as the West team continued their domination by outgunning the East 192-182 in the 66th annual NBA All-Star Game. The New Orleans Pelicans...
McGrady, Moncrief, Webber Among 14 NBA Hall of Fame Finalists
Two-time NBA scoring champion Tracy McGrady, two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Sidney Moncrief and five-time All-Star Chris Webber were among 14 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists named...
Biyombo, Mudiay On Africa Team For Johannesburg Game
The NBA's second game in Africa, a matchup of African talent against a global lineup, will be staged August 5 in Johannesburg, the NBA and its players union announced Saturday. Orlando Magic center...
Murray Powers World Over US In Rising Stars Challenge
Canada's Jamal Murray made three straight from beyond the arc in the final three minutes to power the World team to a 150-141 win over the US squad in the Rising Stars Challenge game. Murray, who...
Westbrook-Durant Drama Sparks All-Star Tensions
Once and future NBA teammates Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook played down the drama Friday of hard feelings over Durant leaving behind Oklahoma City and Westbrook to play for Golden State. Players...
Wizards Rout Pacers While Bulls Edge Celtics
With a host of scoring threats, the Washington Wizards have become one of the NBA's hottest teams, showing their scoring depth in a 111-98 rout of struggling Indiana. Otto Porter Jr on Thursday had...
George Airport Welcomes Record Number of Athletes For Annual Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge
George Airport has this week seen its largest influx of athletes living with physical disabilities who will participate in the annual Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge. The race, which takes place this...
LeBron Leads Cavaliers Into Break With Win Over Pacers
LeBron James scored 31 points, Kyrie Irving added 26 and Kyle Korver had 22 to spark defending NBA champion Cleveland over the visiting Indiana Pacers 113-104. In their final game before Sunday's...
James Helps Carry Cavs, Butler Shines In Return
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving each scored 25 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers withstood a huge night from Andrew Wiggins to record a 116-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Canada's Wiggins...