Kobe Bryant’s Rookie Jersey Sells for $7 Million at Auction
A Kobe Bryant jersey worn during his 1996-97 rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers sold for $7 million at Sotheby’s on Thursday, setting a new record for a Bryant…
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Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Dies at 69
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69, La Salle University announced on Tuesday. Bryant, who…
In FIBA World Cup host Philippines, basketball is life
It may be dwarfed by other nation’s sporting prowess, but the Philippines’ fervour for basketball is gigantic, and enthusiasm for the sport is only intensifying ahead of the 2023 FIBA…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress win fourth consecutive Afrobasket title
Nigeria have won the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket championship, making it a record fourth title in a row. The D’Tigress defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the competition that was held in…
2023 NBA Draft: Michael Jordan’s Hornets land Nigeria’s James Nnaji
Following the completion of the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Charlotte Hornets have acquired Nigeria’s James Nnaji. The former Barcelona player was initially drafted by the Detroit Pistons but…
Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian Basketball player James Nnaji
Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish…
NBA Great Carmelo Anthony retires
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony confirmed his retirement from basketball on Monday, formally bringing the curtain down on his two-decade professional career. Anthony, 38, whose last game in the NBA…
Michael Jordan Sneakers Sell for Record-Breaking $2m at Auction
A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for $2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby’s announced. The basketball…
Lakers celebrate LeBron James but fall to bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated LeBron James’s ascent to the top of the NBA’s all-time scoring list but their on-court struggles continued with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on…
‘Chosen One’ fulfils destiny as LeBron James claims NBA scoring record
Hailed as the ‘Chosen One’ while still in high school, LeBron James always appeared destined to become the National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer and claim a record he once…