Charles Barkley presses NBA commissioner Adam Silver on live TV over 'disturbing' domestic violence incidents
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The sterling silver Commissioner's Trophy is valued at around $15,000
Major John W. Griffith was a World War I U.S. Army veteran who believed greater competition would fill youngsters with courage. The American Legion created the nation's first organized youth baseball league, now played by 100,000 people each summer.
Wembanyama is a talent beyond compare, says Yao
NEW YORK : France's Victor Wembanyama possesses a talent that defies comparison, retired great Yao Ming told Reuters, as the seven-foot four-inch (2.24-metre) rookie makes his highly anticipated National Basketball Association (NBA) regular-season debut on Wednesday.
NBA 'first class' in China despite past turbulence, says Yao
NEW YORK : The National Basketball Association (NBA) and China may have encountered turbulence in their relations over the years but retired great Yao Ming told Reuters the league is still "first class" in his home country.
Warriors tout 'comfortability' with Chris Paul to open season - ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO — Chris Paul hovered around midcourt sizing up his much larger former teammate Jusuf Nurkic. With two quick dribbles, Paul dashed around the 6-foot-11 center and made a beeline for the hoop.
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Extending now helps keep focus on basketball - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo says he signed his new three-year contract extension to remain in Milwaukee in order to keep the focus on basketball and not allow his future to loom over a team that hopes to win a championship this season.
Canadians to watch this NBA season
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray among record 27 Canadians in NBA to start season
Another year, another record set for Canadians in the NBA.