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FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: India Go Down Fighting Against Iran | Basketball News
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FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: India Go Down Fighting Against Iran | Basketball News

[ad_1] India put up a strong show against 27th-ranked Iran.© Twitter India put up a strong show against 27th-ranked Iran but went down 53-86 in their Group E match of the ongoing FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, New Delhi on Monday. The 81st-ranked India made an impressive start with forward Pranav Prince being accurate with his interceptions as th...
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Five Months After Suffering Cardiac Arrest, NBA Great LeBron James’ Son, 19, Does This | Basketball News
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Five Months After Suffering Cardiac Arrest, NBA Great LeBron James’ Son, 19, Does This | Basketball News

[ad_1] Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, made his collegiate basketball debut Sunday less than five months after suffering cardiac arrest during practice. With his famous father sitting courtside and catching the action on his cellphone, Bronny James came off the bench in the first half of the University of Southern California's 84-79 overtime loss to Long Beach State.James played 16 minutes, scoring four points with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block He was given medical approval to return to basketball activities in November and returned to training with his USC teammates shortly thereafter.James, a prized high school prospect closely scrutinized because of his father, opted to play for USC in May. But at a July workout he collapsed and w...
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Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Likely Caused By Heart Defect Say Family | Basketball News
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Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Likely Caused By Heart Defect Say Family | Basketball News

[ad_1] File photo of Bronny James.© AFPLeBron James's teenage son Bronny's cardiac arrest last month was likely caused by a congenital heart defect, the family said in a statement on Friday. Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court while training with his University of Southern California basketball teammates Los Angeles. He was rushed to hospital but was discharged a few days later. "After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center... the probable cause of Mr. James' sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified."It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated," said the statement."We are very confident in Bronny's full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future. We will continue to provide upda...
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On Cardiac Arrest Of LeBron James’ Teenager Son, Elon Musk Hints At ‘Vaccine’ Role | Basketball News
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On Cardiac Arrest Of LeBron James’ Teenager Son, Elon Musk Hints At ‘Vaccine’ Role | Basketball News

[ad_1] The entire basketball community was left in shock after NBA superstar LeBron James' eldest son, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday. The incident took place when the 18-year-old Bronny was training with his University of Southern California team-mates on Monday in Los Angeles. While Bronny's news came as a shock for many, Twitter owner Elon Musk had a very different take on it. Taking to Twitter, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX stated that a vaccine (which can possibly the COVID-19 vaccine) might be the reason why the young basketball player suffered a cardiac arrest."We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing. Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common," tweeted Elon Musk.We cannot ...
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NBA Legend LeBron James’ Eldest Son Bronny, 18, Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Practice: Reports | Basketball News
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NBA Legend LeBron James’ Eldest Son Bronny, 18, Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Practice: Reports | Basketball News

[ad_1] LeBron James (left) with Bronny James (extreme right) and other family members.© AFPBronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in a stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a practice with his college basketball team, the James family said on Tuesday. Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court while training with his University of Southern California team-mates on Monday in Los Angeles. "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," a spokesperson for the James family said in a statement to AFP."Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU."We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information. LeBron a...
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Exposure Of India Basketball Players Way More Than A Decade Ago: Raspreet Sidhu | Basketball News
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Exposure Of India Basketball Players Way More Than A Decade Ago: Raspreet Sidhu | Basketball News

[ad_1] Raspreet Sidhu has been one of the most consistent performers in Indian basketball in recent times. She represented India in three Asian Games and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. She has also led the national team. Here is an interaction with Raspreet on Indian basketball.Q1. You have led the Indian team and Delhi team. How have the opportunities improved in the last decade for female basketball players?A1. There has been a lot of change compared to how things were in basketball at the state and national levels in the previous decade. The exposure to athletes is way more when compared to a decade ago. Around 15-20 of India's bowlers are studying and playing for NCAA divisions 1, 2 and 3 in the US. Also, the opportunities at the very top level or the professional level have gone up, a...
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LeBron James Ruled Out For Three Weeks With Foot Injury | Basketball News
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LeBron James Ruled Out For Three Weeks With Foot Injury | Basketball News

[ad_1] File photo of LeBron James.© AFPLeBron James will be sidelined for at least three weeks due to a right foot injury, his team, the Los Angeles Lakers, said on Thursday. The NBA's all-time top scorer left the arena with a limp after Sunday's 111-108 win against the Dallas Mavericks and the team said examinations had found a tendon injury. "LeBron James has been evaluated by Lakers team physicians and medical staff, and it has been determined that he has sustained a right foot tendon injury. James will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks," the team said in a statement.The Lakers were without James for Tuesday's defeat to Memphis and he could miss the next ten games for the team, which is 11th in the Western Conference.James, 38, has been in blistering form for the Lakers this...
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Ranveer Singh Enthralls Audience At NBA All-Star Game In Utah. Watch | Basketball News
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Ranveer Singh Enthralls Audience At NBA All-Star Game In Utah. Watch | Basketball News

[ad_1] Bollywood star Ranveer Singh's love for sports is well documented. From his passionate support for Arsenal, to his comments for Indian cricketers, his enthusiasm for sports seems to know no bounds. The 37-year-old raised excitement among Indian basketball fans after taking part in 2023 NBA All-star game at the Salt Lake City in Utah on Saturday. Ranveer, who is a brand ambassador for NBA India since 2021, played for Miami Heat legend Dwayne Wade's team. Apart from Ranveer, Marvel star Simu Liu who plays the role of Shang Chi and comedian Hasan Minhaj, were also part of Wade's team, that defeated Ryan Smith's team 81-78 in a thrilling match at the Vivint Arena.Notably, Ryan Smith is the majority owner of NBA side Utah Jazz.Introducing Ranveer at the nba all star game 2023 #RanveerS...
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Iconic Kobe Bryant Jersey Sold For $5.8 Million At Auction | Basketball News
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Iconic Kobe Bryant Jersey Sold For $5.8 Million At Auction | Basketball News

[ad_1] A jersey worn by US basketball legend Kobe Bryant -- who died three years ago in a tragic helicopter accident -- sold at auction for $5.8 million on Thursday. The sale by Sotheby's in New York set a new record for any Bryant item at auction but came in under the upper pre-sale estimate of $7 million. The price was comfortably more than the previous high of $3.7 million paid for a jersey worn by the Los Angeles Lakers titan, who won five NBA titles and two Olympic gold medals. Game-worn sports memorabilia is big business.Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey, which sold for $10.1 million in September 2022, is currently the most valuable such item.Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" jersey sold for $9.3 million at Sotheby's in London last year.Bryant's iconic yellow-and-purple number 2...
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Nick Kyrgios Becomes Co-Owner Of Australian Basketball Team | Tennis News
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Nick Kyrgios Becomes Co-Owner Of Australian Basketball Team | Tennis News

[ad_1] File image of Nick Kyrgios© AFPTennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise. The 27-year-old, who is gearing up for the Australian Open next week, has been a long-time fan of the sport and joins an ownership group that includes Los Angeles Clippers player John Wall. The famously fiery Kyrgios is close friends with the National Basketball League team's owner Romie Chaudhari and said he was thrilled to be involved."I love the vision he shared with me, and my team and I are really impressed with the organisation's accomplishments in a short period of time," said the Australian, a die-hard Boston Celtics fan."I know there is plenty that I can contribute towards ...
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