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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…
2029 Purdue Basketball Target Mason Grivna Sets Visit Date
One of the top prospects in the 2029 recruiting class has set an unofficial visit to Purdue. Mason Grivna, a 6-foot-11 rising sophomore, is headed to West Lafayette in late September to see what Matt Painter and the staff have to offer. According…
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…
Indiana Basketball Set to Host Top-20 2029 Big Man Mason Grivna on Early Visit
Indiana basketball appears to be heavily involved early in the recruitment of 2029 big man Mason Grivna. Per 247 Sports' Travis Branham are one of six schools set to receive an unofficial visit from Grivna in the coming weeks and months. Notable…
Pro Football Hall of Fame cuts selection panel nearly in half in the latest overhaul of the process
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is overhauling the selection process by eliminating a separate category for senior players, cutting the selection committee nearly in half and returning to in-person meetings. The new procedures were approved by the…
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.
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…
College GameDay Snubs Oregon in Playoff Predictions
The No. 2 Oregon Ducks enter the 2026 college football season as one of the top contenders to win the national championship for the first time in program history. The Ducks will begin that quest on Saturday, Sept. 5, kicking off the season at…
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…
Surprising predictions for every UCLA football game in Bob Chesney's debut season
There hasn't been this much excitement about a new UCLA football coach … ever? Consider the sad history of the school's hires. DeShaun Foster was a curious choice. Chip Kelly was well into his decline. Jim Mora and Rick Neuheisel were…
Jack Sinclair Becomes Latest Under-the-Radar Nationals Bullpen Arm to Impress
Ahead of series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Washington Nationals announced that another one of their minor league pitchers was set to make his major league debut. This time, after the likes of Erik Tolman, Jared Simpson, Jackson…
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…
LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket
LeBron James teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post. James is the latest major sports figure to align with a prediction market platform, as companies including Polymarket and Kalshi…
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