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Kate Hudson delivers a must-see slam dunk performance in 'Turning Point'
Kate Hudson shines as a female leader in the chaotic world of professional basketball, navigating power struggles and personal challenges while bringing charm and relatability to her role.
Former 'Big Brother Mzansi' contestant Norman Nhlapo joins 'NBA Life' as co-host
Former Big Brother Mzansi contestant Norman Nhlapo takes his career to new heights as he joins SABC 2's 'NBA Life' Season II.
Lamar Odom opens up about sobriety, family and his relationship with Khloé Kardashian
Lamar Odom used the Africa medicine plant Iboga to help him sober up.
Introducing Hennessy V. S Limited Edition by LeBron James
The limited-edition bottle features fresh, a vibrant distinctive design that nods to LeBron’s impact on and off the court.
From track to court: Ipeleng Nyatlo’s journey to stardom
Nyatlo was initially into athletics and was good enough in both track and cross country that she earned provincial colours as a youngster.
LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history as first-ever father-son duo to play together
LeBron James and eldest son Bronny James claimed a piece of NBA history after making their long-awaited first appearance alongside each other.
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.
USA, Britain open with wins at Paralympics basketball
Reigning men's wheelchair basketball champions USA and one of the pretenders to their title, Great Britain, both started their Paralympic campaigns with wins on Thursday.
Steph Curry seizes Olympic chance to help USA reach final against France
The United States struggled in their Olympics semi-final clash against Serbia on Thursday, but eventually prevailed to advance to the final, where they will meet France.
Australia see off Serbia to reach Olympic women's basketball semi-finals
Alanna Smith scored 22 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead Australia to a convincing 85-67 victory over Serbia and into the Olympic women's basketball semi-finals.
‘Gender row’ Algerian boxer Imane Khelif moves into gold medal fight in Paris
Imane Khelif beat Thailand's 2023 world silver medallist Janjaem Suwannapheng in a unanimous points decision to progress into Friday's final in the 66kg category.
Germany beat Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece to reach Olympic basketball semis
World Cup champions Germany beat Greece to dump two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Kevin Durant brushes off US basketball age concerns ahead of Paris Olympics
The US open the defence of their Olympic crown against Nikola Jokic’s Serbia on Sunday in Lille, where the early rounds of the basketball are taking place before the climax of the tournament is staged in Paris.
Fans praise South Sudan basketball team after narrow loss to top-ranked US
South Sudan pushed a star-studded US team featuring superstars such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry in a basketball game ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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.
Caitlin Clark left off US Olympic basketball squad
USA Basketball chiefs confirmed Caitlin Clark's controversial omission from the Paris Olympics after naming a 12-strong squad for the games.
Transformative revamp under way for Kopanong sports complex in Ivory Park
In the North East of Johannesburg, in Region A, workers are digging, levelling land, and making preparations for significant improvements to the Kopanong Sports Complex.
Celebrating KwaZulu-Natal’s oldest boys’ high school: 161 and counting
Maritzburg College aims to bounce back and celebrate its 161st birthday with a successful day against Michaelhouse this weekend.
LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant to spearhead US Olympic ‘Dream team’
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded US Olympic basketball squad chasing a fifth straight gold medal at this year’s Paris Games.
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.
LOOK: Tyla and LeBron James are vibes court-side at Lakers game
The cool moment has been added to the impressive things that have happened to the Johannesburg-born pop singer since her international takeover.
Basketball Africa League kick off its fourth season in South Africa with exciting activities
Leading local influencers and artists have backed the BAL as it continues to exhibit its best games, with a number of them also show up vibrantly at tournaments.
‘Basketball Wives’ star Draya Michele announces pregnancy and it doesn’t go as planned
When you announce something big like a pregnancy, you expect people to be happy for you. However, the response that Draya Michele got was the total opposite.
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.
Five new teams, three new countries in 2024 Basketball Africa League
The 12 teams have been divided into three conferences of four teams each.