The jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved to a penal colony in Russia, her legal team said Wednesday. A Russian court rejected her appeal of her nine-year sentence for drug possession last month. “Brittney was transferred from…
Celtics honour Bill Russell prior to season opener versus 76ers
Bill Russell helped establish and define the standard for the Boston Celtics. The franchise took its latest opportunity to honour its greatest player before its season opener against Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Celtics held the first of two planned…
Pacers seek long-term success by building around young team
The Indiana Pacers open this season with a different goal. They’re no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs or advancing beyond the first round. Instead, they want to build a long-term contender with young, talented prospects. Yes, the long…
Celtics great Bill Russell, 11-time NBA champion, dies at 88
NBA great Bill Russell, the cornerstone of a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles and a powerful voice for social justice, has died at the age of 88, his family said Sunday. “Bill Russell, the most prolific winner in…
Michael Jordan: NBA legend’s trainers sell for record $560,000
Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s autographed trainers from 1985 sold for a record $560,000 (£463,000) in an online auction. The Nike Air Jordan 1s, worn by Jordan during his rookie season with the Chicago Bulls, were expected to fetch between $100,00-$150,000…
Nigeria has potentials to win basketball medals at 2021 Olympics games – Oyedeji
A former D’Tigers captain, Olumide Oyedeji has expressed optimism that Nigeria has the potentials of winning medals in both the men and women basketball events at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. The former NBA star who remains the longest serving…
Golf’s Tiger King: Woods-Phil Mickelson rematch would give Vegas needed boost
A year ago, Tiger Woods authored an inspiring comeback story by winning the Masters and capturing his first major championship in more than a decade. In a perfect world, he would get the chance to repeat this week. This is…
Basketball: Nigeria, Mozambique Secure WOQT Tickets (Independent)
After out dunking Mali by 74 – 59 points in their semifinal game on Sunday, reigning African Champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria has secured one of the continent’s ticket at the FIBA Africa Pre-Olympics Qualifiers in Maputo, Mozambique for the Olympics…
Lakers president Magic Johnson reveals surprise reason behind shock resignation (Express)
Magic Johnson has admitted that not being able to tweet NBA players was a major reason behind his decision to resign as president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Lakers star took up the post in…
Curry leads charge as Warriors cruise past Hawks (Punch)
December 4, 2018 Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson combined for 85 points as the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors used a balanced offence to roll over the Atlanta Hawks 128-111 on Monday. Curry was playing in just…