Former Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. will stand trial for first-degree felony rape and felony sexual aggravated battery on June 10, a Kansas just ruled at his preliminary hearing on Friday. Shannon was arraigned and pleaded not guilty before a…
Racism scandal hits Spanish sport as basketball player abused
A racism scandal has overshadowed the Spanish basketball league finals between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Barça’s Nigerian star, James Nnaji, 18, was allegedly racially abused by the crowd as he got off the team bus before a game in Madrid.…
Sixers’ Joel Embiid earns first All-NBA 1st-team honour
Most Valuable Player, Joel Embiid was named to the All-NBA first team for the first time in his career as the league unveiled all three of its All-NBA squads Wednesday night, while LeBron James extended his all-time record to 19…
Houston Rockets to hire former Boston Celtics head coach Udoka
The Houston Rockets have made a deal to make Ime Udoka the franchise’s next head coach. According to several media reports in the U.S. on Monday, Houston Rockets had before committing to Udoka talked to the league office and the…
LSU women’s basketball champs to accept White House visit
The LSU women’s basketball team will accept an invitation to the White House after beating Iowa in the national title game, contradicting a statement by star player Angel Reese that the Tigers would not visit. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette told…
Tom Brady buys partial stake in WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, team owner Mark Davis announced Thursday. “I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization,” said Brady in a…
Women’s basketball: ‘I’ve been spat at in the face for the colour of my skin’
Basketball scout Sarah Chan’s career has taken her all over the world, from Sudan to Kenya, Europe and the US – but she’s had to face war, racism and gender-based violence along the way. “I have been spat in the…
US lose FIBA rankings’ top spot after 12 years, Spain take over
US men’s basketball team have been knocked off the top of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) world rankings for the first time in over 12 years, with Spain taking over. Spain, who have enjoyed success in recent years including winning…
Anthony Davis leads Lakers to win after reassuring Darvin Ham
Feeling the pressure of a 2-10 start to his tenure as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Darvin Ham received some words of reassurance from All-Star big man Anthony Davis heading into the game Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. “Had…
LeBron James exits early with injury as LA Lakers lose to LA Clippers
The LA Lakers just can’t catch a break this season. In addition to a poor run of results so far this season, the team lost LeBron James through injury during their latest defeat by the LA Clippers on Wednesday. James…