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In Case You Missed It: Kid Uses Hoverboard to Help With Chores
In Case You Missed It: Kid Uses Hoverboard to Help With Chores
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Brittney Griner inside Russian penal colony before prisoner swap
Footage from Russian TV shows U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner at a Russian penal colony before being released as part of a prisoner swap.
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Brittney Griner's journey from Russia back to the U.S.
Basketball star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. after being released from Russia as part of a prisoner exchange. During her return, she crossed paths with arms dealer Viktor Bout, whose release was authorized by U.S. President Joe...
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Russian court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence on drug charges
A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.
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Brittney Griner: Russia rejects appeal against nine-year prison sentence
The US basketball player was convicted in Moscow on drug charges in August.
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Harlem Globetrotters Return to TV for First Time in 40 Years
Keith Dawkins, president of Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios, joined Cheddar News to discuss the world-famous team’s return to television in an NBC weekly series, ‘Play it Forward,’ an educational show covering a...
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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for a record $10.1m at auction
A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, has sold for a record $10.1 million. But is it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold?
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Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16M US over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant was awarded $16 million US as part of a $31-million jury verdict against Los Angeles County for deputies and firefighters sharing grisly photos of her husband, Kobe Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter and other victims...
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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges
American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of drug possession and smuggling in Russian court.
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Brittney Griner testifies interpreter translated only part of her answers at airport interrogation
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner told a Russian courtroom in an ongoing trial on drug charges that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her interrogation at a Moscow airport. She testified the...
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Raptors’ Dalano Banton on wearing No. 45, being drafted to the NBA
A rising rookie with the Toronto Raptors, Dalano Banton talks about why he wears No. 45 as an ode to a transit route he rode growing up and describes the moment he became the first-ever Canadian drafted by the team.
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Meet France's tallest man who became a viral sensation on TikTok
His height is impressive as the number of people who follow him on TikTok. Meet Vincent Pourchot: France's tallest man, professional basketball player and viral internet sensation
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The hometown kid making big noise for the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors’ Dalano Banton talks to The National’s Andrew Chang about falling in love with basketball on the courts of Rexdale, how riding the 45 Kipling bus shaped him, and what it means to be living his NBA dream so close to home.
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American Gaming Association Says 45 Million Americans to Wager $3.1 Billion on March Madness
March Nadness is officially underway, and betting on this year's tournament has the potential to reach record levels. About 45 million Americans are expected to wager a total of $3.1 billion on just the men's tournament alone, according...
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NBA Tips Off 75th Season, Expected to Reveal Anniversary Team
The NBA's 75th season gets underway tonight with the Brooklyn Nets facing off against the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, followed by the Golden State Warriors at the LA Lakers. The league also is expected to celebrate its...
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Ice Cube Brings Minority Stakes in Big3 League to Fans Through NFTs
Ice Cube's 3-on-3 basketball league, the Big3, is introducing decentralized team ownership to fans with the chance to own a minority stake in the 12 teams through blockchain technology, a first for professional sports. The rapper, actor,...
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Toronto Raptors end season out of playoffs for 1st time since 2013
The Toronto Raptors are facing some big off-season questions after missing the NBA playoffs for the first time in eight years. Both star guard Kyle Lowry and team president Masai Ujiri are free agents and their potential departures could...
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Special Olympics athletes planning for a comeback
The pandemic cancelled competitions and programs for Special Olympics athletes across Canada, but many have kept training and are ready for their comeback.
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NBA's Mayo Clinic Study Could Provide Model to Return to Business
As the NBA gears up to resume gameplay in Orlando, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, consultant of infectious diseases at the Mayo Clinic, said the league could be a model for other sports and business to return to operations as we fight against...
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Vince Carter officially retires from NBA
NBA player Vince Carter, who helped put the Toronto Raptors on the map during his six seasons with the team, has officially retired after 22 seasons spanning four decades.
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Nike Unveils New Performance Sneaker With Emphasis on Sustainability
'Just do it.' It's not only Nike's famous slogan, but it also embodies its mindset when entering new frontiers. The sneaker and sports apparel giant unveiled its latest basketball sneaker today, the Nike Cosmic Unity, designed to help...
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Nick Nurse on coaching through unprecedented times
The Toronto Raptors had a post-championship season like no other, including on-court protests and the NBA bubble, but the one constant has been head coach Nick Nurse. Nurse talks to The National’s Adrienne Arsenault about leading the...
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Former NBA Executive Says Resuming Season Without Fans 'Most Likely' Scenario
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said last Friday that the league was not in a position to resume the 2019-20 season, leaving fans guessing as to when they can expect games to return. Ed Desser, president of Desser Media and a former league...
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Major sports leagues limit locker room access over COVID-19
The NBA, NHL, MLB and MLS are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis. Additionally, Santa Clara County, home of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, has banned all large...