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Giant 7ft 4ins Chinese basketballer is banned from playing in the WNBA
Chinese teenager Zhang Ziyu stands at more than seven feet tall Zhang Ziyu has captured the attention of basketball enthusiasts on social media, who were left astonished by her height during China 's women's basketball World Cup opening match…
Three Non-Conference Opponents UVA Basketball Should Schedule In the Future
No one can accuse Virginia's men's basketball coach Ryan Odom of dodging anyone this season. He'll test his veteran squad with nonconference games against Arkansas, Maryland, Kentucky, UConn, Marquette and Xavier in addition to the gauntlet of ACC…
Exclusive to Kooora: refereeing expert mocks Mbappe penalty decision: we're not playing basketball!
Former Portuguese referee Bruno Paixao mocked the decision of the referee in the Real Madrid and Real Betis match not to retake Kylian Mbappe's penalty, which sparked controversy over the past few hours. Real Madrid suffered their first defeat this…
TCL Inspires Her Greatness at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026
As a FIBA Global Partner, TCL brings TCLforHer to life through technology-enabled fan experiences that celebrate women athletes, connect fans, and extend the energy of the game beyond the court. BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- The FIBA Women's…
Basketball legend: Withers had fine career for UNCW - Salisbury Post
Bryan Withers made one of the iconic plays in Salisbury basketball history when he dunked a lob in the 1987 2A state championship game played in the Dean Smith Center. Withers scored 20 points in that game, while teammate Fred Campbell scored 22.
Indiana Basketball to Host 4-Star Cole Kelly: Breaking Down His Game and Fit
It's early in the recruitment cycle of 2028 prospects, but head coach Darian DeVries and his staff are already making headway in their pursuit of highly touted junior Cole Kelly, a 6-foot-6 wing from Naperville, Illinois. Per Dushawn London of 247…
LSU fans know they're college football's bad guys. Most don't care
To be an LSU fan is to embrace chaos. It is in the DNA of the institution and the state, really. However, this summer has brought levels I cannot remember in my 30-plus years of sentience. Consider that Tigers football coach Lane Kiffin is the lead…
Ben Simmons won't mentor young Kings, but he could be a feel-good story
The idea of Ben Simmons in Sacramento makes sense. It's a low-risk, one-year, $3.5 million deal that brings a unique skillset to a roster in need of more talent. The Kings will be Simmons' fourth team, his third since his last All-Star selection.
L.A. Sparks to hire former 76ers executive Ariana Andonian as new GM: Sources
The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Philadelphia 76ers vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian as their new general manager, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity because…
Sparks hiring Sixers executive Andonian as new general manager
The Los Angeles Sparks have hired Ariana Andonian as general manager, the franchise announced Friday. Andonian previously was GM and vice president of player personnel for the Philadelphia 76ers ' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. She…
Bidder for Seattle expansion team partners with Tulalip Tribes on arena plan
A second bidder on a potential expansion NBA franchise in Seattle is developing a plan to build a new arena on land near Marysville, a Washington town located 35 miles north of the Emerald City. BlackSun Private Equity, a New York-based firm that…
Betting odds: 1 popular woman is top prediction to lead WNBA * WorldNetDaily * by WND Staff
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Friday she would retire from her position at the end of this basketball season, after presiding over a tumultuous period of league history. As WND reported, Engelbert has been criticized for the league's…
Why not punish Kawhi Leonard more? Why no arbitration? Answering key Clippers questions
The NBA announced crushing punishments for the LA Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer and two executives after a year-long investigation concluded they broke league rules by funneling millions to Kawhi Leonard through lucrative sponsorship deals. The…
Team USA dominates China to open FIBA Women's World Cup
Team USA began the defense of its FIBA Women's World Cup gold medal with a 94-61 drubbing of China in Berlin on Friday. The Americans, with a stacked roster of WNBA players, were led by Caitlin Clark, who scored 14 points and added 11 assists in…
Getting warmer: 10 celebrity takes on spring fashion trends from $15
Follow Zendaya's lead at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week show and use a bold, black belt to punctuate a feminine aesthetic. Don't be afraid to embrace some '80s rock ‘n' roll swagger if the mood takes you there. Not quite ready for a…
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