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One MOVIE, one Take: The origin of sneaker culture in ‘Air’
The movie tells the story of basketball’s most infamous sneaker, the Air Jordan
Kobe Bryant Day: A look back at memorable moments
24 August is Kobe Bryant Day and we celebrate his life by remembering some of his unforgettable moments in his illustrious career.
NBA and Fiba launch Basketball Africa League
Teams from 12 countries will play in the league in Kigali, Rwanda, from 16 to 30 May — but South Africa didn’t make the grade
African Blogtable: Who makes it out of the NBA conference
Every week the African Blogtable brings together the top basketball minds from across the continent to answer pressing questions about the NBA Playoffs
Africa, tune in: The NBA is back on your screens
The NBA’s been on pause since March but will be back in full effect on Thursday. What’s happened since the stoppage and what’s about to happen?
Review: Dancing awkwardly around Michael Jordan’s legacy
The Last Dance, a Netflix documentary series about basketball player Michael Jordan, is a romantic reframing of his halcyon period that fails to engage with the politics of race…
The Basketball League Africa gears up for its inaugural season
Twelve teams. Seven cities. One champion. The first BAL season is about to tip off, and we’re here for it (as soon as coronavirus fears abate)
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash — reports
National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in suburban Los Angeles, celebrity website TMZ reported, in an accident confirmed by…
Africa Game more than a ‘spectacle’
An exhibition performance in Pretoria brought out the fans to get a taste of the real thing
What’s really in an All-Star?
It’s not part of the regular NBA season. It’s not part of the postseason. It doesn’t work according to established teams. It’s all about skill.
NBA: Warriors thump Heat, Rockets rule the road
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors rode a dominant third quarter to a decisive 123-95 victory over the Heat in Miami on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant fined $100 000 for gay slur
Kobe Bryant has been fined $100 000 by the NBA for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee’s call.
The Boks’ battle plan
The nature of Test rugby is that it tends to run in four-year cycles, centred on the mammoth spectacle of the World Cup. The Springboks face the next three-and-a-half years as…
Trevor Immelman — master of his universe
For someone who’s on top of the world, Trevor Immelman has lately spent a lot of time looking up. One day after becoming the Masters champion, Immelman was courtside at Madison…
Downtown Atlanta struck by tornado
A tornado hit downtown Atlanta on Friday night, causing several injuries and damaging buildings, including the roof of the Georgia Dome where thousands were watching a college…