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LeBron James named USA flag bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics as he labels it...

July 22, 2024, 4:20 am

TEAM USA has announced LeBron James will be their flag bearer for Friday’s Opening Ceremony at the Paris Olympics. The 39-year-old NBA icon hopes to lead the men’s basketball team to a fifth...

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‘It felt brand new’ admits LeBron James after returning to city of last...

July 22, 2024, 2:24 pm

LEBRON James felt like a new man in London after a memorable few days in the city he last won Olympic gold.The NBA superstar, 39, is bidding to win his third gold medal in Paris this summer when the...

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Major blow for TNT Sport customers as ‘irreplaceable’ sporting event to air...

July 26, 2024, 4:14 am

SKY and Amazon Prime TV customers are set to receive a big sports boost next year with 100 more season games at no extra cost.But it comes as a major blow for TNT Sports which previously had exclusive...

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Horror moment basketball star hit in the face by his own team-mate’s KNEE in...

July 30, 2024, 8:13 am

SPANISH basketball star Rudy Fernandez suffered a nasty injury after being inadvertently kicked in the face by his own team-mate.Reigning European champions Spain took on Greece in Lille on Tuesday...

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Olympic viewers spot 7ft 4in Victor Wembanyama being marked by 5ft 6in Yuki...

July 30, 2024, 6:26 pm

VICTOR Wembanyama has gone viral after being snapped alongside an opponent almost two feet shorter than him.The NBA Rookie of the Year, 20, took to the court for France’s second game of the Olympics on...

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‘Absolute legend’ says fans as RTE basketball commentator Tim McCarthy steals...

August 6, 2024, 9:28 am

RTE basketball commmentator Timmy McCarthy once again stole the show at the Olympics.And he was on form once again during Tuesday’s Olympic basketball quarter-final match between Serbia and...

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RTE basketball commentator somehow outshines Steph Curry and LeBron James...

August 11, 2024, 3:56 am

WATCHING Steph Curry go God mode from three-point land was a joy to watch – and listening to Timmy McCarthy was a joy to listen to.The greatest shooter in the history of basketball nailed several...

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Nick Kyrgios slammed for ‘disgusting’ comment about ex-girlfriend who is now...

September 8, 2024, 7:33 am

NICK KYRGIOS was slammed by tennis fans after a controversial post on social media.Kyrgios, 29, commented after a social media account posted an old photo of him and ex-girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya, who...

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Forgotten ex-Premier League star joins fourth division BASKETBALL team two...

September 13, 2024, 1:25 am

EX-TOTTENHAM star Etienne Capoue has completed a shock career switch to join a BASKETBALL team.Capoue, 36, played for Villarreal in the Champions League semi-final just two years ago.Etienne Capoue won...

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Mitchell Wiggins dead at 64: Former NBA player and dad of current Golden...

September 14, 2024, 1:51 am

FORMER NBA star Mitchell Wiggins had died at the age of 64.Shooting guard Wiggins starred for the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers across six seasons in the NBA.GettyMitchell...

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Watch US TV giant describe GAA as a mix between rugby & basketball as fans...

September 19, 2024, 6:11 am

AMERICAN streaming giant DAZN tried its hand at explaining the rules of gaelic football – likening it to a mix between rugby and basketball.DAZN shared a 30-second explainer video of the sport to...

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Dikembe Mutombo dead aged 58: Tributes pour in for NBA Hall of Fame legend...

September 30, 2024, 8:17 am

FORMER NBA star Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58.The Hall of Famer, who stood at 7ft 2in, passed away after a brave battle against brain cancer.GettyBasketball legend Dikembe Mutombo has died...

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World’s ten most popular sports revealed with host of shock entries including...

October 2, 2024, 7:35 am

THE world’s top ten most popular sports have been revealed.And it includes a host of shock entries in the list. GettyLewis Hamilton’s beloved Formula One is not among the most popular sports[/caption]...

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NBA legend Shaq reveals he only used two rooms in his 76,000-square feet...

October 9, 2024, 12:11 pm

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL previously revealed that he only used TWO rooms in his 76,000-square-foot Florida mansion.The Lakers legend sold the property for $11 million in 2021 – after revealing all about his...

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Female NBA fan goes viral after X-rated gesture on fan cam during NBA game

November 4, 2024, 7:00 am

A FEMALE basketball fan went viral after performing an enthusiastic X-rated gesture on the fan cam.The overexcited supporter was picked up by the camera crew during the Denver Nuggets’ win over the...

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Man Utd star Marcus Rashford enjoys international break by sitting courtside...

November 16, 2024, 5:49 am

MARCUS RASHFORD has made the most of the international break with a trip to watch the NBA.The Manchester United star has been able to rest up after he was not selected for England.GettyMarcus Rashford...

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Basketball star Janis Timma plunges to his death aged 32 in Moscow after...

December 17, 2024, 3:11 am

THE body of Latvian basketball star Janis Timma has been found after he reportedly fell from a Moscow apartment complex.The 32-year-old, who had a great career playing for teams like Zenit Saint...

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Orlando Magic star Janis Timma, 32, shared tragic final post before falling...

December 17, 2024, 5:51 am

A FORMER NBA player shared a somber final video days before he was found dead in Russia on his ex-wife’s birthday.The body of Janis Timma, 32, was uncovered on the entrance stairway of a high-rise...

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Tragic basketball star Janis Timma’s ex Anna Sedokova posts tearful video on...

December 17, 2024, 8:43 am

LATE basketball player Janis Timma’s ex-wife Anna Sedokov has posted a tearful video to social media after the sportsman was found dead in Moscow.Timma, who had a great career playing for teams like...

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Basketball star suspended after smuggling his girlfriend into hotel room in...

January 9, 2025, 6:31 am

A CHINESE basketball player has been slapped with a suspension for sensationally smuggling his girlfriend into his hotel room.And he reportedly went to extreme measures to do so.XGuangzhou Loong Lions...

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‘Too much bad blood with Greg Norman’– LIV Golf star on £500million contract...

January 17, 2025, 4:34 am

JON RAHM says LIV had to ditch Greg Norman as chief executive, because there was “too much bad blood between Greg and the governing bodies.”Norman has been replaced by Scott O’Neil, who has an...

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Liverpool owners set sights on buying new club as Fenway Sports Group target...

January 20, 2025, 11:51 pm

LIVERPOOL owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are targeting the Boston Celtics, according to reports.FSG, led by American businessman John W. Henry have led the Reds since completing a purchase in...

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Inside glamorous life of Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn, who was linked...

January 25, 2025, 1:40 am

MODEL beauty Ashlyn Castro has turned Jude Bellingham’s head – and already charmed his parents. The American influencer, 27, has enjoyed a string of dates with the Three Lions hero in Madrid....

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Minute-by-minute breakdown of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death 5 years after...

January 26, 2025, 2:56 am

AVOIDING two-hour car journeys through LA’s notorious traffic prompted Kobe Bryant to often charter private helicopters.But what should have been a routine half-hour flight five years ago ended in...

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Vanessa Bryant ‘delays Kobe movie’ as she wants to ‘protect kids from rape...

January 31, 2025, 6:24 am

KOBE Bryant’s wife has been approached by a number of producers who want to make a movie biopic about the basketball legend’s astonishing life.However, she is adamant that she retains full control of...

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‘It’s crazy’– Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend’s ex responds to rumours she...

February 3, 2025, 4:43 am

JUDE BELLINGHAM’S girlfriend Ashlyn Castro has been defended by her NBA star ex amid cheating allegations.Earlier this month it emerged that the Real Madrid superstar, 21, has been seeing American...

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Cristiano Ronaldo leads list of richest sport stars in 2024 earning...

February 14, 2025, 12:43 am

CRISTIANO RONALDO is on top of the world in the money list of sports stars of 2024.While many stars are hanging up their boots by the age of 40, Ronaldo has shown no indication of...

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Floyd Mayweather looking to buy eye-watering $700million stake in world’s...

February 18, 2025, 11:48 am

FLOYD MAYWEATHER dreams of owning the world’s seventh-richest sports club.Now “The Money” has launched a buy-in bid for the New York Giants that is more jaw-dropping than any knockout blow he landed in...

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‘I’m shaking’– Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn Castro releases emotional...

March 10, 2025, 9:26 am

JUDE BELLINGHAM’s girlfriend has released an emotional statement on her relationship history.The Real Madrid star was revealed to be dating Ashlyn Castro in January following a string of dates.TIKTOK @...

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‘I grew up in GAA-mad family but didn’t see jobs in media for women – I want...

March 12, 2025, 11:00 pm

AISLING O’REILLY grew up a fan of SoccerAM– but never thought she would be leading Ireland’s answer to it.The Irish sports broadcaster’s newest job will see her present Total Football– a weekly morning...

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Rory McIlroy’s tennis ace ex Caroline Wozniacki reveals she’s pregnant with...

April 7, 2025, 5:20 am

CAROLINE WOZNIACKI has announced she is pregnant – just days before ex Rory McIlroy goes for glory at The Masters.The former tennis World No1 revealed she is welcoming her third baby with ex-NBA star...

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Adele makes very rare public appearance with fiancé Rich Paul after...

April 20, 2025, 2:55 am

ADELE is making the most of her downtime by enjoying a basketball game with her fiancé, Rich Paul. The couple, who have been dating since 2021, watched the LA Lakers play against the Minnesota...

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Incredible footage shows 7ft 3in NBA star Victor Wembanyama playing football...

April 25, 2025, 5:22 am

INCREDIBLE footage has emerged of 7ft 3in NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama playing football.The Frenchman, 21, has been sidelined since February having been diagnosed with deep vein...

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Brazil tipped to wear RED kit at 2026 World Cup in shock break with tradition

April 30, 2025, 3:24 am

BRAZIL have been tipped to wear RED for the first time in 106 years at the 2026 World Cup.It has also been reported that the Selecao’s second kit will replace the traditional Nike logo with the iconic...

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Leeds fan fighting for his life in coma after falling from tree in title...

May 8, 2025, 8:06 am

A LEEDS supporter is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a tree during their title celebrations.Thousands of fans lined the streets on Monday for an open-top bus parade following the...

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TV giants set to disappear from sports broadcasting after more than a DECADE

May 17, 2025, 4:37 am

BT SPORT could be set to disappear from football broadcasting after more than a DECADE.BT is in advanced talks to sell its 50 per cent stake in UK broadcaster TNT Sports to US joint venture partner...

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Ekow Essuman is the former basketball hopeful turned boxing champ looking to...

May 20, 2025, 1:42 am

EKOW ESSUMAN has had a slam dunk boxing career after leaving behind his hopes of being a basketball star. Essuman came to the UK from Botswana aged 11 and immigrated with a passion for sports....

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Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium to break attendance record in...

May 22, 2025, 11:55 pm

REAL MADRID’S Santiago Bernabeu stadium is set to host the EuroBasket opener in 2029.EuroBasket is Europe’s largest international basketball competition.GettyReal Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium...

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$197m NBA superstar Zion Williamson accused of rape and ‘abusive,...

May 30, 2025, 8:18 am

FORMER overall No. 1 draft pick and New Orleans Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson has been accused of rape, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.The lawsuit details multiple years of alleged abusive...

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Get €60 in free bets, €10 casino bonus and Premier League early payout offer...

June 10, 2025, 5:23 am

BOOKMAKERS BoyleSports already have a terrific offer in place ahead of the new Premier League season!They have just launched an ‘early payout’ offer, meaning they’ll pay out on your selection winning...

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Unemployed former Arsenal star shows off his skills as he takes up shock new...

June 14, 2025, 2:21 pm

LUKASZ FABIANSKI has shown off his skills in a shock new sport following his West Ham release.The former Arsenal goalkeeper has left the Hammers after seven years with his contract set to expire.Lukasz...

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Major sports app lands on more TV screens showing FREE football for millions...

June 17, 2025, 5:44 am

A MAJOR sports app is launching on more TV screens, meaning millions will get access to the FIFA Club World Cup for free. The Club World Cup began last weekend and will see 32 teams from all six FIFA...

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LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss agrees to sell NBA team for $10 BILLION in shock...

June 18, 2025, 2:07 pm

A FIVE-DECADE sports dynasty is ending at the Los Angeles Lakers as the team is being sold for a staggering $10 billion.The Buss family is offloading their majority ownership in the team after 46 years...

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‘What’d he shoot?’– NBA megastar’s visit to Kerry golf course causes stir...

June 24, 2025, 7:26 am

NBA superstar Steph Curry posed for photos at a Kerry golf course after completing a round with his basketball royalty family.The Golden State Warriors point guard is a frequent visitor to Irish shores...

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‘She’s so beautiful’– NBA Draft star Dylan Harper upstaged by ‘absolute smoke...

June 26, 2025, 1:43 am

NEWEST San Antonio Spurs star Dylan Harper was upstaged by his mom during the NBA Draft.Fans tuning in for the event on ESPN fell in love with the 19-year-old prospect’s mother.GettyDylan Harper was...

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Number of women in team sports dramatically falls when players hit their 30s,...

July 1, 2025, 4:23 am

THE NUMBERS of women taking part in team sports drops sharply once they reach their 30s, according to a major new survey.Just seven per cent of women play team sports – with the average person quitting...

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Rory McIlroy joins Cristiano Ronaldo and NFL star Patrick Mahomes on elite...

July 1, 2025, 9:08 am

PGA TOUR star Rory McIlroy is ranked among the top ten most successful celebrity investors, achieving a return of 35.16% on his net worth. That’s according to the forex broker experts at BrokerChooser,...

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Who is Ben Shelton’s girlfriend Trinity Rodman?

July 4, 2025, 9:38 am

TENNIS ace Ben Shelton, the current world No. 10 and a rising star in the world of sport, is through to round three of Wimbledon 2025.Here we take a look at his romance with Trinity Rodman, who has...

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Daughter of ‘one of greatest sportsmen of all time’ steals show at Wimbledon...

July 7, 2025, 9:05 am

BEN SHELTON was cheered on at Wimbledon by his superstar girlfriend – the daughter of “one of the greatest sportsmen of all time”.The American No10 seed faced Lorenzo Sonego on No1 Court on...

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NBA champion’s stunning Wag returns as ring girl for Katie Taylor fight...

July 11, 2025, 2:06 pm

AN NBA star’s stunning Wag is set to return as a ring girl for Katie Taylor’s clash against Amanda Serrano.Isaiah Hartenstein’s partner Kourtney will take centre stage for the bout at Madison Square...

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