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France’s 83-76 victory was the first Olympic men’s basketball loss for Team USA since 2004.
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Led by Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee team beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to claim title.
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Nigeria become the first African nation to beat the US basketball team, with a 90-87 win.
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The founder of AFA Sports is turning athletic and athleisure wear into an economic force for the continent.
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Toronto Raptors ‘Superfan’ Nav Bhatia inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for promoting the game.
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Sotheby’s will put the NBA champion’s 1984-1985 Chicago Bulls season sneakers up for auction in May.
Disparities in amenities and resources offered at March Madness basketball tournaments draw condemnation.
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NBA champion James says he will not stop talking about ‘things that are wrong’ after criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Safety investigators say the helicopter pilot flew through the clouds in an apparent violation of federal standards.
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NBA players agree to resume games following protest against racial injustice after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
NBA postpones three more play-off games as official says ‘hopeful’ league will resume games on Friday or Saturday.
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The Lakers’ LeBron James sees progress in the fight against systemic racism, but says key is to maintain the momentum.
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Athletes using sport as platform to highlight societal issues is not new, but backlash, hostility continues to be loud.