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Gregg Popovich signs five-year contract to remain San Antonio Spurs coach and president
Gregg Popovich signed a five-year contract on Saturday to remain as San Antonio Spurs head coach and president; "His ability to bounce between the development of basketball players and the bigger picture is just so impressive," Spurs…
San Antonio Spurs decide Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League is over after two games
San Antonio Spurs have decided that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League is over after two games. The shutdown wasn't a surprise; the franchise never planned for him to play the entirety of the tournament and now they'll have a chance to take…
NBA approves rule changes on coach’s challenges and flopping for 2023-24 season
On Tuesday, the NBA's Board of Governors approved two rule changes for the coming season - one to give coaches a second challenge if their first one is successful, the other being a technical foul for flopping; both changes received…
Los Angeles Clippers’ Russell Westbrook part of Leeds United ownership group
Russell Westbrook joins Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas as some of the stakeholders in the consortium led by 49ers Enterprises which is set to take ownership of Leeds, subject to EFL checks…
LeBron James confirms he will return for 21st NBA season | ‘The day I can’t give…
After the Los Angeles Lakers were beaten by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James told reporters he was questioning "if I want to continue to play": he announced at the ESPYs he will continue for a 21st season…
Michael Jordan sale of Charlotte Hornets approved by NBA Board of Governors
NBA legend Jordan's sale of the Hornets has been approved after a success-starved spell in charge of the Charlotte franchise; he will remain as a minority owner but his departure leaves the league without a single black majority owner…
Stephen Curry exclusive: NBA superstar on the ‘underrated’ mindset that still drives him…
Stephen Curry has won four NBA championships and been named league MVP twice; the Golden State Warriors guard entered the league in 2009 having spent his college days at a largely unheralded Division One programme at Davidson…
Jaylen Brown: Boston Celtics agree record $304m five-year contract extension with forward
Jaylen Brown's five-year, $304m contract extension with the Boston Celtics surpasses the $276m contract Nikola Jokic signed with the Denver Nuggets last summer; Brown's extension kicks in for the 2024-25 NBA season…
LeBron James’ son Bronny in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest in training with…
Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest during training session at the University of Southern California (USC); the 18-year-old, who is LeBron James' eldest child, is now said to be in a stable condition, James tweeted: "Everyone doing great.…