God’s Gift to basketball
American college basketball team St. John’s signs a player whose name promises a lot – Nigerian-born God’s Gift Achiuwa.
NBL Blog
Australian basketball blog with all the latest NBL newsArchive for April, 2011
Big O charged for pistol-whipping
Former NBA player Oliver Miller is facing charges for allegedly pistol-whipping a guest at a barbeque, The Detroit News has reported.
Kobe invited to gay game
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant get invite to a gay and lesbian basketball game in the wake of his homophobic outburst.
Basketballers paint faces black
Basketball players in Italy will paint their faces black this weekend in an apparent display of solidarity against racism.
Bryant fined for homophobic slur
The NBA has fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 for using a homophobic slur during Los Angeles Lakers 102-93 victory over San Antonio Spurs.
Bryant slammed for anti-gay slur
The NBA is investigating Kobe Bryant’s apparent use of an anti-gay slur at a referee during a match on Wednesday.
Brittany Spears in WNBA draft
Fans of pop princess Britney Spears can rest easy – college guard Brittany Spears is the WNBA draftee.
NBA fines Nets for Jay-Z visit
The NBA fines New Jersey Nets $50,000 after minority owner Jay-Z visited University of Kentucky’s locker room.
LeBron’s mother arrested
The mother of Miami Heat NBA star LeBron James has been detained for suspected assault, a police spokeswoman said.
LeBron gets a stake in Liverpool
LeBron James will soon share a minority stake in Barclays Premier League club Liverpool FC, The Wall Street Journal is reporting.