NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global manage accounts for N.B.A. players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.
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Women Outnumber Men in South Korea’s Sports Stadiums
Experts say it has to do with stadium safety and the influence of K-pop fan culture.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks to Nullify His Purchase of Toronto House
Irate investors looking for a bankrupt “crypto king” were regular visitors to the new Toronto-area home of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard denies sexually assaulting Georgia man
Eight-time NBA All-Star asks Georgia court to dismiss civil suitHoward accused of sexual assault, battery, false imprisonmentFormer NBA star Dwight Howard has denied allegations of sexual assault, battery and false imprisonment that were filed against …
‘Dream’ crowd of 55,646 in Iowa sets women’s basketball attendance record
Fans flock to watch Iowa’s victory over DePaulCollege basketball has huge following in IowaLisa Bluder’s idea turned into history. The Iowa’s women’s basketball coach came up with the plan for her team to play an outdoor game at Kinnick Stadium, with t…
Mafia Sits at the Table basketball sponsorship trivialises crime, says Italy
Open letter from ambassador to Spain says Casademont Zaragoza’s sponsor links crime with friendliness and relaxationItaly’s ambassador to Madrid has publicly admonished a Spanish basketball club for accepting sponsorship from a restaurant chain called …
South Sudan headed to Paris Olympics as best African team at Fiba World Cup
South Sudan clinch berth at Paris Summer OlympicsWorld’s youngest state is automatic qualifier from AfricaBright Stars beat Angola to finish 3-2 at Fiba World CupIt was a chant that Luol Deng waited years to lead. He stood along the side of the South S…
Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to Ron DeSantis super PAC
‘Gift’ to Florida governor’s presidential campaign has been criticized online given team’s claim of supporting DEI efforts The Orlando Magic NBA team has donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis’s presidentia…
No charges to be filed in altercation between Britney Spears and NBA player’s guard
Pop-star had said she was struck by Victor Wembanyama’s security when she tried to approach the basketball player for a photographNo charges will be filed following a brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio…
Britney Spears reportedly assaulted by NBA security guard
Pop singer files police report after being allegedly backhanded by security guard for Victor Wembanyama in Las Vegas on WednesdayBritney Spears has reportedly filed a police report alleging battery after she was backhanded and knocked to the ground by …