LeBron James' Son Bronny Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Practise

Bronny, son of the Lakers superstar of the National Basketball Association, LeBron James was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California on Monday, July 24. 

18-year-old Nigerian basketball star dies of heart attack

 

18-year-old Nigerian professional basketball player, Seyi Awogbemi Sodiq, has died after suffering a heart attack. 

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released

A post-mortem examination of the helicopter crash that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant has ruled blunt force trauma as the cause of death for all nine victims.

Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna laid to rest in private funeral two-weeks after tragic helicopter crash

NBA legend, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant have been laid to rest in a private funeral which took place today (Feb.11) in Los Angeles.

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: California rescuers recover all nine bodies from the scene (PHOTOS)

California rescuers have recovered the bodies of all nine victims from the scene of the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the coroner's office confirmed Tuesday.

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Three bodies were first retrieved from the scattered wreckage on Sunday, the day of the crash. On Monday, the remaining six were located as the search resumed. 

Nigeria's D’Tigers are African champions again

D’ Tigers of Nigeria have emerged the inaugural champions in the men’s category of the 2017 FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup beating Cote d’ Ivoire in the final game by 21 to 9 points.

The Nigerian team led by Azuoma Dike left no one in doubt in the encounter after dispatching Egypt 21-14 points in the semi-finals and were unstoppable as Abdul Yahaya who scored a total of 39 points in five games left the Ivoriens confused.

Wow! Iranian women take part in Basketball competition after 38 years (PHOTO)

The female basketball team of Islamic Republic of Iran is featuring in an international event for the first time in 38 years following a rule change on head covering.

The team is participating in the 3×3 basketball event at the ongoing 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.

Tunisia dethrones Nigeria's D' Tigers in FIBA AfroBasket Final 77-65

Defending Champions, D’Tigers of Nigeria, yesterday, lost 77-65 points to hosts, Tunisia, in this year’s FIBA Afrobasket Men Championship, held at the Salle Omnisports de Rades, Tunisia.

Two years ago, at the same venue – Nigeria lost to Tunisia in the group phase, but they responded with four straight victories to win the trophy for the first time-ever, while Tunisia finished in third-place.

Nigeria's Male Basketball team D'Tigers vow to defend Afrobasket title as they head to Tunisia

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) believes the men’s national team, which is currently getting ready for the Afrobasket Championship slated to dunk off in Senegal and Tunisia on Friday, will retain their title.

The defending champions tutored by Alex Nwora are expected to depart for Tunisia today.

More Naira rain for victorious D’Tigress as Bank showers team with cash

Nigeria - Zenith Bank PLC has rewarded players, coaches and members of the backroom staff with the sum of 200,000 naira each for their 2017 Afrobasket success.

At a brief reception held at the corporate headquarters of the bank in Lagos and presided over by the Managing Director, Mr Peter Amangbo, the gesture is part of their efforts to recognize excellence and continue their support for women’s basketball in Nigeria.

See PHOTOS as President Buhari receives and rewards victorious female basketball team, D Tigress

Nigeria - The victorious female national basketball team has been received by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.

The President approved N1 million each for the D’Tigress, who conquered Africa in the 2017 FIBA Women AfroBasket tournament in Mali and qualifying for the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup in Spain.

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President Buhari to receive D’Tigress during today’s FEC meeting

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari will receive the victorious D’Tigress during today’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja.

Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports, announced on Tuesday during a reception for the new African women basketball champions at the Abuja National Stadium.

See PHOTOS of Nigeria's D Tigress victory in FIBA Women's Afrobasket

Nigeria’s D’Tigress who have emerged champions of the 2017 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket celebrated their stunning success in style.

D’Tigress won the title on Sunday evening after defeating strong rivals Senegal 65-48 in the final.

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Awww... Nigerian legend Kanu Nwankwo opens basketball clinic to mark 41st birthday (PHOTOS)

Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo celebrated his 41st birthday with a basketball clinic at his novel sports centre in Owerri.

The former super eagles captain said he sees his birthdays as time to give back to the society hence, he started the South-East basketball clinic.

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Weird! North Koreans bend over backwards for basketball

Players of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's favourite sport have taken up mass gymnastics to improve their performance

Basketballers at Kim Chaek University of Technology were filmed going through warm-up exercises to music.

"After doing the rhythmic warm-up exercise, my body flexibility got better and I feel like the ball is one with my body when I'm dribbling," player Rim Kuk Hyon said.

Oh dear me! In a rare health scare, Basketball player Akil had his eye popped out during match. Read more...

A basketball player says he is "doing pretty well, all things considered" after his eye popped out in the middle of a game, New Zealand media report.