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Joe Ingles on NBL return: 'I had that itch to play'
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NBA
Veteran NBA coach Fizdale aims to get Nigeria a medal at 2028 Olympics
New Nigeria head coach David Fizdale has set his sights on turning things around, with his sights set on not just qualifying for, but medalling at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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LeBron James
FIBA
Evaluating LeBron James' one weakness: His love for Bojangles
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Josh Giddey
FIBA
Josh Giddey drops double-double as Bulls top Rockets
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FIBA
Nigeria D'Tigress' FIBA qualifiers went better than the results suggest
At the end of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series, Nigeria's record was 2-3, with wins against Colombia and Philippines and losing to Korea, France and Germany. But context matters.
WNBA
Three takeaways from Team USA's win, Caitlin Clark's debut
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?
WNBA
U.S. adds Billings, Burrell for FIBA WCup qualifier
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women's basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico.
Rockets
NBA
Spoelstra: KD in '28 Games would be 'incredible'
Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.
NBA
What could Team USA basketball look like at 2028 Olympics?
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Rockets
NBA
KD eyes '28 Games, bemoans U.S. hoops critics
Kevin Durant told ESPN that he plans to play in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
NBA
Let's predict the 2028 USA Olympic men's basketball roster: Expect a youth movement
In a time of transition for USA basketball, here's what the 12-man squad that will go up against a competitive international slate could look like.
Olympics
U.S. Olympic flag-bearers: Knight, Bates, Jackson, more
Evan Bates and Hilary Knight are the latest U.S. athletes who will serve as Olympic flag-bearers. Check out previous recipients of the honor.
Olympics - Softball
Oldest and youngest Olympians of all time: Facts to know
Who are the youngest and oldest Olympians of all time? Here's what to know about requirements at the Games.
Olympics - Men's Basketball
2026 Winter Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics: Facts to know
Upcoming Olympic cycles include the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games and 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Check out essential event information now.
Diana Taurasi
Summer Olympics
Which U.S. Olympians have won the most gold medals?
Diana Taurasi is the latest athlete to join the golden throne of the winningest in U.S. Olympic history.
Christeen Iwuala
Women's College Basketball
Iwuala: No. 17 Rebels are playing for Oxford after beating No. 5 Vandy
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Jack McVeigh
NBL
Jack McVeigh sets Taipans scoring record
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Olympics - Basketball
ESPN Africa to air international hoops in new FIBA deal
ESPN Africa has secured exclusive FIBA broadcast rights across sub-Saharan Africa, in a four-year deal that brings over 1 500 international basketball games to hoops fans across the continent.
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- Fizdale looks to come 'full circle' as Nigeria's coach
- 3 WNBA coaches named Women's WC assistants
- France to host men's hoops World Cup in 2031
- Brazil basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies at 68
- Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'
- Clark ready to 'get tossed into fire' with Team USA
- Clark set for Team USA debut after injury layoff
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Are steroids the future? At the Enhanced Games, that future is now
The Enhanced Games has sold a group of athletes on its vision of a future of PEDs. Can it convince the rest of us?
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USWNT Big Board: How the 2027 World Cup team is taking shape
The USWNT is now nearly one year away from the 2027 Women's World Cup. How is coach Emma Hayes' roster rebuild coming along?
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Vinesh on Brij Bhushan case: 'I am one of the six victims who filed complaints'
Vinesh said she is going on record due to safety concerns at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda
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Jordyn Wieber on leaving Arkansas gymnastics: 'I feel a lot of peace'
On Tuesday, Arkansas gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber announced she was resigning. She shared with ESPN what went into the decision.
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NCAA men's gymnastics championship: All-time winners list
Stanford took home top honors in the 2026 NCAA men's gymnastics championships. Check out other schools that have won titles now.
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Michigan's Richard repeats as NCAA men's all-around champion
Michigan's Fred Richard repeated as all-around champion, while Stanford captured its sixth team title at the NCAA men's gymnastics championship.
