Late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo remembered for duels with Michael Jordan and that ‘finger-wag’
The legendary basketball player Dikembe Mutombo died on Monday at the age of 58 after battling brain cancer.
New York Knicks invite Cape Town Tigers’ Samkelo Cele to NBA Summer League
Cape Town Tigers Samkelo Cele will play for a chance to earn an NBA contract when he takes part in the Summer League with the New York Knicks.
College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in a dazzling US college career, was selected first in the WNBA draft on Monday.
Northwood clinches victory at St John’s College Invitational, claim’s top spot
Northwood High School's Under 19 basketball team emerged victorious at the prestigious St. John's College Invitational Tournament, securing the number 1 ranking in South Africa amidst fierce competition from local and international teams.
The Year in Review, 2023: Five breakout sports stars
As eyes turn to a packed 2024 schedule featuring the Paris Olympics, AFP looks at five breakout stars from the last 12 months.
Chicago Bulls shock Philadelphia 76ers in huge NBA upset
Coby White scored 24 points and Nikola Vucevic added 23 for the Bulls, who saw a 12-point lead to start the fourth quarter whittled to one point on Tyrese Maxey's three-pointer with 33. 2 seconds remaining.
Michelle Moganedi on finding her purpose in wheelchair basketball after losing use of her legs
SA Wheelchair Basketball sensation Michelle Moganedi speaks about becoming disabled and finding her purpose in the sport, which has opened doors she never knew existed.
LeBron James and Steph Curry throw their names in the hat for Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympic champion and four-time NBA champion LeBron James has been recruiting fellow NBA stars for a US squad that seeks a fifth gold medal in a row next year at the Paris Olympics.
LA Lakers to honour NBA icon Kobe Bryant with statue outside Crypto. com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a statue of the Hall of Fame guard in front of their arena, the team said on Thursday.