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The Oklahoma City Thunder were underdogs in only three games last season en route to winning the franchise's first NBA championship.
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‘We believe in him’: Dubai Basketball extends contract of Mam Jaiteh until 2028
DUBAI: Mam Jaiteh and Dubai Basketball have reached an agreement to extend his contract for one additional season, now running through 2028.
US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid
NEW YORK: The US plans to co-host the 2031 World Cup with regional neighbors, the same structure being used for the men’s championship next year.
Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first full season opener with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, California: Although Luka Doncic has always loved the ocean, he had never lived in a coastal city until this year. Ljubljana, Slovenia; Madrid; and Dallas are all fine stopovers on the journey of a transcendent basketball player, but they’re not exactly near the beach.
Fitness platforms form pact ahead of Expo City Dubai
DUBAI: Two of the UAE’s leading wellness movements — She Runs and Dubai Active — are joining forces to empower women in association with Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30.
From Fight Island to UFC: Khamzat Chimeav’s success parallels Abu Dhabi’s rise to global MMA capital
ABU DHABI: When the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi signed its long-term partnership with the UFC in 2019, it did so with a vision to establish the city as the world capital for combat sports.
Blue Jays sink Mariners to reach World Series
TORONTO: George Springer blasted a three-run home run to end the Toronto Blue Jays’ 32-year wait to return to the World Series on Monday, crushing the Seattle Mariners’ dreams of a first-ever appearance in Major League Baseball’s championship finale.