LeBron James and Trump: the feud that reshaped sport and politics
Donald Trump’s 2017 clash with the NBA, highlighted by LeBron James’s viral response to a White House snub, became a defining moment in modern athlete activism.
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Basketball
Tears in Cleveland: LeBron last game
An emotional homecoming, uncertain future and a lopsided loss combined to make LeBron James’ return to Cleveland a night heavy with symbolism.
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NBA stars shaken by Minneapolis killing
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has sparked emotional reactions across the NBA, with players describing shock, grief, and concern as the news followed them from city to city.
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NBA game halted after deadly shooting near Timberwolves arena
An NBA showdown in Minneapolis was put on pause after a fatal encounter involving federal officers raised security concerns just hours before tipoff, prompting the league to delay the game in the interest of public safety.
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Steve Kerr explains why today’s NBA players never escape the spotlight
In an era of constant filming, instant reactions, and nonstop judgment, NBA players face pressures that barely existed a generation ago. Steve Kerr says the difference has changed how teams function, handle conflict, and protect trust behind closed doors.
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NCAA College Basketball filled with rigged games
Federal prosecutors say a years long betting conspiracy reached deep into U.S. college basketball, exposing how vulnerable amateur sports have become as legal gambling expands across borders and leagues.
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Trump-Focused Chant Disrupts U.S. Anthem at NBA Game in London
An NBA game in London took on political overtones after a chant referencing U.S. President Donald Trump interrupted the American national anthem at the O2 Arena during the league’s European showcase.
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London crowd turns NBA anthem moment into Greenland protest
A brief shout during the US national anthem at an NBA game in London transformed a routine sporting ceremony into a pointed political moment, reflecting growing tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland and trade.
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Baseball remembers the pitcher who rewrote endurance
Wilbur Wood built a career that would be nearly unimaginable in modern baseball, throwing more innings and starting more games than almost any pitcher of his era. His death has renewed attention on a time when durability, not velocity, defined greatness.
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Jaylen Brown fined after officiating criticism
The NBA has fined Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown after public comments about referees drew league scrutiny, according to a statement shared on social media by NBA on ESPN.
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