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☆ Tony Brown, longtime NBA ref, dies after cancer battle
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

October 21 - Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown died Thursday at the age of 55 after battling cancer, the league announced. Brown was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the beginning of 2021, but he came back to assist in the league's replay center last season, according to multiple media reports. Brown officiated 1,110 regular-season games and 35 playoff games in 20 seasons as an NBA staff official. He first worked the NBA Finals during the 2019-20 season, when LeBron James and the Lakers took down the Miami Heat 4-2. NBA commissioner Adam Silver called Brown "one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his colleagues.

☆ Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown dies at 55 after battle with cancer
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Aya Elamroussi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Tony Brown, a longtime NBA referee, died Thursday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the league said. “Tony Brown was one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his colleagues,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Rest in peace to veteran NBA referee Tony Brown! Sending prayers to the entire Brown family!” Johnson wrote on social media. Brown’s family is asking people to contribute to the Tony Brown Basketball Scholarship Endowment at his alma mater to honor his memory.

☆ Steph Curry offers support for Griner as WNBA star thanks fans on her birthday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Chantal Da Silva | Chantal Da Silva Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Stephen Curry offered fellow basketball star Brittney Griner a high-profile show of support Tuesday, as the WNBA player marked her 32nd birthday behind bars in Russia. Hours after Griner released a message thanking those fighting to get her home, Curry spoke out in the middle of the Golden State Warriors' championship ring ceremony Tuesday. The WNBA star was arrested at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 after authorities said they found cannabis-infused vape cartridges in her luggage. Griner issued her own statement on her birthday, thanking her supporters for continuing to fight for release. “Thank you everyone for fighting so hard to get me home," Griner said in a statement made through her attorneys, Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov, who spent time with the WNBA star on her birthday and relayed birthday messages to her.

☆ Thompson reveals Barcelona influence in Warriors success
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) high-fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Chase Center. Thompson said that having a player open and keeping the ball moving are aspects they picked up from Barcelona. He gave us the perfect example of FC Barcelona, they call it tiki-taka," Thompson told TNT after the Lakers win. Tiki-taka, popularised by Pep Guardiola's Barca team, consists of a series of short accurate passes to keep the ball moving without losing possession. The style of play delivered huge success for Barcelona as Guardiola guided them to 14 titles between 2008 and 2012.

NBA regular season games are broadcast by ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV, and local affiliate stations. Throughout the regular season, nationally televised NBA games are spread across TNT, ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV. Key dates for the 2022-23 NBA seasonThe 2022-23 NBA regular season begins on October 18 and runs through April 9, 2023. If you're interested in following additional games, you can subscribe to NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market regular season games from the entire league. For $20 a month or $130 a year, you can step up to NBA League Pass Premium.

☆ Opening-night rosters to feature 120 international players
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 18 (Reuters) - Opening-night rosters for the National Basketball Association's 2022-23 season, which tips off later on Tuesday, will feature 120 international players from 40 countries, according to the league. The record for international players (121) and record for countries and territories represented (43) were set at the start of the 2021-22 and 2017-18 seasons, respectively. Canada is the most-represented country outside of the United States for a ninth consecutive year with 22 players featuring across the opening-night rosters of the NBA's 30 teams. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAustralia (10), France (9) and Germany (6) were next on the list followed by Nigeria, Serbia and Spain who each have five players on opening-night rosters. The Toronto Raptors have eight international players, marking the second consecutive season the NBA's only Canadian team lead the league in that category.

A Warriors team famous for its unity saw that tested when veteran forward Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face at a practice earlier this month, an incident Green apologized for. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterGreen, a four-time All-Star, was fined but not suspended over the incident. Former Knicks and Rockets head coach Jeff Van Gundy told Reuters he thought the team could move past the episode. "He has defied age as well as anybody who has played for this long," Van Gundy said. "The season is going to be difficult for everybody," said Van Gundy.

☆ Lakers Guard Russell Westbrook Asks $29.995 Million for L.A. Home
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. Professional basketball player and fashion icon Russell Westbrook has listed his Los Angeles home for $29.995 million.

☆ PayPal threatens to sever partnership with Phoenix Suns if owner Sarver returns
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Jack Stebbins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Owner, Robert Sarver of the Phoenix Suns interviews after Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 30, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. PayPal , the jersey sponsor for the Phoenix Suns, warned that it would sever ties with the team if owner Robert Sarver remains affiliated with the organization following his one-year suspension. "In light of the findings of the NBA's investigation, we will not renew our sponsorship should Robert Sarver remain involved with the Suns organization, after serving his suspension." Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned from the league for life after his racist comment surfaced. PayPal joins multiple NBA players and the players' association in saying Sarver's punishment doesn't go far enough, including Suns star Chris Paul.

☆ ‘Confess, Fletch’ lets Jon Hamm show off his lighter side without Chase-ing the past
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-16 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Jon Hamm hasn’t found many roles to rival his breakthrough “Mad Men” part, and “Confess, Fletch” certainly doesn’t either. “Confess, Fletch” doesn’t possess a whole lot of heft, but it manages to serve as an old-fashioned and playful star vehicle, carving out a version of the character that’s distinctive from Chase’s broader, more slapstick-oriented take. There are also small but playful touches, like Fletch wearing Lakers gear in, you know, Boston. Fletch might not really have any reason to confess, but on that modest level, the movie qualifies as a not-so-guilty pleasure. “Confess, Fletch” premieres in US theaters and on digital platforms on September 16.

☆ Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $10.1 million
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The previous record was established earlier this year at Sotheby's, with Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" jersey fetching a staggering $9.3 million. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino Read More"Yet again, today's record-breaking result... solidifies Michael Jordan as the undisputed G.O.A.T, proving his name and incomparable legacy is just as relevant as it was nearly 25 years ago." Jordan's jersey was expected to fetch $3 to $5 million at Sotheby's "INVICTUS" auction and eclipsed the $3.7 million spent in May on Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers jersey worn in his rookie year -- the previous record for a basketball jersey at auction. It also broke the record for any item of Jordan sports memorabilia after his autographed relic card from 1997-1998 sold for $2.7 million. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NBA star Russell Westbrook lists his $30 million LA mansion as Lakers trade rumors swirl
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Lakers star's decision to sell his LA home for $30 million comes amid rumors of a trade. The Brentwood Park mansion is nearly 13,500 square feet in one of LA's exclusive communities. Lakers star Russell Westbrook is listing his Los Angeles home for $30 million as whispers of a potential trade continue to spread. In true Westbrook fashion, the listing boasts "two separate walk-in (closets) that rival any luxury department store." Whoever ends up purchasing the athlete's mansion will have Lebron James, Judd Apatow, and sports commentator Al Michaels as neighbors, the LA Times reports.

☆ A day in the life of Ryan Serhant, a celebrity broker who's about to list NYC's most expensive home for more than $200 million
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-03 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The reality-TV star rose to fame on "Million Dollar Listing New York" as an agent to the wealthy. It's a habit he's had since the early days of "Million Dollar Listing New York." It was heavy-weights day, Serhant said, working the entire back of his body. The call's over and Serhant heads into new-agent interviews. 8 p.m.Zena's asleep, so Serhant heads down to his home office and works on getting his inbox to zero for the day.

☆ Matt Damon-endorsed crypto platform sues Australian woman after accidentally sending her $7.1 million instead of $68
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-01 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It took seven months for the Matt Damon-endorsed Crypto.com to realize that it accidentally sent AU$10.5 million dollars (about $7.1 million at today's exchange rate) to a woman in Australia, instead of the 100 Australian dollar refund she requested. Now, the cryptocurrency trading platform is going after Melbourne-based Thevamanogari Manivel and her sister, Thilagavathy Gangadory, to retrieve its money — along with 10% interest and legal fees. Court documents show that in May 2021 an employee for the Singapore-based trading platform mistakenly entered an account number into the payment amount field. Crypto.com realized it had accidentally sent Manivel millions of dollars in December 2021 when it was conducting a routine audit. Manivel spent about AU$1.35 million of the accidental windfall on a property, according to the filing.

☆ How Tom Brady, LeBron James, Serena Williams and more older athletes can refuse to retire
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-19 | by ( Dr. Jalal Baig | Dr. Jalal Baig Is A Physician | Writer Based In Chicago. His Work Has Appeared In The Washington Post | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Despite that, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback led the league in regular season passing yards, completions and touchdown passes. And he was the starting quarterback in four of the past six Super Bowls, bagging three Lombardi Trophies in that span. At the game Brady attended, Ronaldo became the highest scorer in FIFA history after netting his 807th career goal. Not everyone is brimming with the baseline talents of James or Brady or has the discipline or resources to stick with such regimens. With time, this may radically alter how athletes at all levels are nurtured, and even how nonathletes fend off the crippling effects of age.

☆ Ex-NBA star J.R. Smith regrets his old spending habits: 'I could have fed my whole community 10 times over'
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-04 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For years, two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith spent money with abandon. Smith grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey, a small, blue-collar community about an hour from both Philadelphia and New York City. But, as he pointed out in the interview, "small" amounts of money for high-earners could easily be life-changing amounts of money for others. "We're so trained, so embedded to have that Eurocentric mindset, to worry about myself, worry about me, worry about mine," he said. "When you make over $100 million in your career, is [giving $5 or $10 million] going to change your lifestyle?"

Persons: J.R, Smith, he'd, Brandon Marshall, Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, they’re, Dwyane Wade Organizations: NBA, NFL, Smith's, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers, North Carolina, T State University, Black, CNBC, Ex Locations: Lakewood , New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City

☆ A new event will reveal how Magic Johnson, CEOs, an Army General, and athletes build teams for success
▼ + stars: | 2021-09-06 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Safetyculture With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But extraordinary teams don't just happen, they're made. The SafetyCulture Summit 2021: Made Extraordinary event has been designed for teams who work in operations, safety, risk and quality. Made Extraordinary will highlight the teamwork which goes into extraordinary success and unpack the makings of greatness." Broadcast live from Las Vegas, the event will explore the structure behind success, innovation and the power of everyday teams. Nadja West: Leading through uncertaintyA trailblazer in leadership, retired Lieutenant General Nadja West was the 44th surgeon general of the US Army and the commanding general of US Army Medical Command.

☆ Gregg Popovich a anunțat lotul pentru competiția de la Tokyo. În componență se află câteva dintre cele mai mari staruri din NBA.
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-30 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Pe listă se regăsesc Kevin Durant de la Brooklyn Nets, Damian Lillard de la Portland Trail Blazers și Kevin Love de la Cleveland Cavaliers. Marea absență din lot este superstarul LeBron James, care a anunțat anterior că nu va participa la Jocurile Olimpice, pentru că are nevoie de o recuperare mai îndelungată după un sezon dificil cu Los Angeles Lakers.Naționala Statelor Unite a devenit campioană la ultimele trei ediții ale Jocurile Olimpice.Ultima dată când echipa SUA a pierdut un meci la Olimpiadă s-a întâmplat în 2004, la Atena, când, în semifinale, americanii au pierdut în faţa Argentinei.Kevin Durant ar putea deveni cel mai bun marcator din istoria echipei Statelor Unite ale Americii. Starul de la Brooklyn Nets se află pe locul 2 în acest moment cu 311 puncte, la doar 25 de puncte de liderul absolut, Carmelo Anthony.Conform caselor de pariuri, SUA este marea favorită, urmată de campioana mondială şi, totodată, vicecampioană olimpică Spania.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Damian, Kevin Love, James, Durant Organizations: Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Locations: Brooklyn, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles, Statelor Unite, SUA, Olimpiadă, Atena, Statelor Unite ale Americii, Spania

☆ LeBron James a dezvăluit că nu va face parte din lotul Statelor Unite care va participa Olimpiada de la Tokyo
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-04 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

LeBron James, unul dintre cei mai buni baschetbalişti din lume, a dezvăluit că nu va face parte din lotul Statelor Unite care va participa Olimpiada de la Tokyo. El a făcut acest anunț după ce el şi echipa lui de club, Los Angeles Lakers, campioana en titre din NBA, au fost eliminaţi în primul tur al play-off-ului. El a mărturisit că ar fi bine să ia o pauză mai îndelungată după acest sezon și totodată a glumit pe subiectul participării la Olimpiadă. James a spus că mai curând ar trebui să facă parte din echipa persoanejelor de desene animate decât din naționala SUA. Este doar pentru a cincea oară în istoria competiţiei când campioana este eliminată în primul tur.

Persons: LeBron James, El, ., James, Le, San Antonio Spurs Organizations: LeBron Locations: Statelor Unite, Tokyo, Los Angeles Lakers, titre, NBA, SUA, Iranului, Franței, Cleveland Cavaliers, San, Miami, Dallas

☆ Meci INCENDIAR în NBA. Los Angeles Lakers va juca cu Golden State Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-17 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

În sezonul regulat, în Conferința de Vest, Lakers s-au clasat pe locul 7, iar Warriors - pe locul 8, fiind nevoite, astfel, să joace meciul de baraj. Totuși, formația învinsă va mai avea o șansă de a ajunge în play-off. Pentru aceasta va trebui să se impună în fața învingătoarei din partida Memphis Grizzlies - San Antonio Spurs.În același timp, în Conferința de Est, Boston Celtics vor juca cu Washington Wizards pentru calificarea directă în play-off. Echipa învinsă va întâlni pe Indiana Pacers sau Charlotte Hornets pentru ultimul bilet în faza următoare a competiției.Meciurile din turneul play-in al NBA se vor disputa între 18 și 21 mai.

Persons: Lakers, Antonio Spurs.În, Charlotte Hornets Organizations: Warriors, Boston Celtics, Washington Locations: de Vest, Memphis, Antonio, de, Boston, Indiana

☆ Legendarul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant a fost inclus în Hall of Fame. Văduva sportivului, Vanessa, a ținut un discurs emoționant
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-16 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Legendarul baschetbalist Kobe Bryant a fost inclus oficial în Hall of Fame. La ceremonia specială, văduva sportivului, Vanessa, a ieșit pe scenă fiind însoțită de marele Michael Jordan și a ținut un discurs emoționant. Gigi ar fi foarte mândră să-l vadă pe tatăl ei inclus în Hall of Fame-ul baschetului. Acum ești în Hall of Fame. "Kobe Bryant a jucat 20 de ani în NBA și doar pentru Los Angeles Lakers.

Persons: Kobe Bryant, Vanessa, Michael Jordan, Gigi meritau, Gigi, Kobe Bean Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett Organizations: Hall, Fame, NBA, Los, Naismith Locations: Kobe, Hall, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA All, Calabasas, Naismith Memorial, Fame

☆ Conor McGregor, cel mai bine plătit sportiv al anului 2020 s-a clasat pe primul loc în topul publicat de celebra revistă Forbes
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Luptătorul irlandez Conor McGregor a fost cel mai bine plătit sportiv al anului 2020. Starul din UFC a acumulat venituri de 180 de milioane de dolari și s-a clasat pe primul loc în topul publicat de celebra revistă Forbes. Interesant este că McGregor a obținut 22 de milioane din lupta cu Donald Cerrone din luna ianuarie a anului trecut, iar cea mai mare parte a banilor au venit din acitivățile sale comerciale, în special din vânzarea acțiunilor deținute la o marcă de whisky. Pe locul secund în clasamentul Forbes este fotbalistul argentinian Lionel Messi, de la FC Barcelona, care a avut venituri de 130 de milioane de dolari anul trecut. Marele lui rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, de la Juventus Torino și-a umplut conturile cu 120 de milioane.

Persons: Conor McGregor, Forbes, McGregor, Donald Cerrone, argentinian Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, american Dak Prescott, James, Roger Federer, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady, Kevin Durant Organizations: Conor, Forbes, FC Barcelona, Juventus Torino Locations: argentinian, american, Dallas, Los Angeles, Neymar

☆ (foto) Top 10 cei mai bine plătiți sportivi din lume în anul 2021, conform revistei Forbes
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-13 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +5 min

În anul 2021, cel mai bine plătit sportiv din lume a fost Conor McGregor, luptător irlandez de arte marțiale mixte. Dak Prescott (Fotbal american) – 107 milioane de dolariRayne Dakota Prescott este fundașul fotbalului american pentru Dallas Cowboys din Liga Națională de Fotbal. A jucat fotbal de colegiu pentru Mississippi State Bulldogs și a fost selectat de Cowboys în runda a patra a draftului NFL 2016. A fost pentru mai mult de cinci ani lider al clasamentului mondial al tenismenilor profesioniști. Tom Brady (Fotbal american) – 76 de milioane de dolariThomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. este un jucător de fotbal american care evoluează la echipa Tampa Bay Buccanneers.

Persons: . Connor McGregor, Anthony, McGregor, Lionel Messi, Lionel Andrés, Messi, Diego Maradona, Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano, Portugaliei, Ronaldo, Dak, LeBron James, James, Neymar Jr, Silva Santos Júnior, Neymar, Roger Federer, Lewis Hamilton, Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, El, Tom Brady, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr, Brady, Kevin Durant, Kevin Wayne Durant, Durant Organizations: Forbes, Arte, Cage Warriors, Championship, FC Barcelona, Liga, World Soccer Magazine, Juventus Torino, națională, fotbal, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Premier League, FA Cup, Football League Cup, del Rey, FA, Liga Campionilor UEFA, Cluburilor FIFA, Dak Prescott, Liga Națională de Fotbal, Mississippi State, NFL, Los Angeles, NBA, All, Paris Saint - Germain FC, braziliană Santos, McLaren Mercedes ., Tampa Bay Buccanneers, National Football League, Washington D.C, Brooklyn Nets, Forward Locations: irlandez, Anthony McGregor, Lionel Andrés Messi, argentinian, Cristiano Ronaldo, portughez, Shield, Spaniei, Europei, american, Dakota Prescott, Dallas, Mississippi, Baschet, James, Cleveland, Silva, Paris Saint -, Braziliei, braziliană Santos Futebol Clube, elvețian, Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE, Grenada, New England Patriots, Washington

☆ Superstarul din NBA, LeBron James a revenit pe teren după mai bine de o lună
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Superstarul din NBA, LeBron James a revenit pe teren după mai bine de o lună. LeBron James nu mai jucase din 20 martie, când a suferit o entorsă la glezna dreaptă. Gruparea din Los Angeles a fost învinsă de Sacramento Kings cu scorul de 106-110. Totuși, LeBron a reușit să marcheze 16 puncte pentru formația sa în cele 32 de minute în care a jucat. Los Angeles Lakers este pe locul 5 în Conferința de Vest cu șanse mari de calificarea în play-off-ul competiției.

Persons: LeBron James, James, LeBron Organizations: NBA, LeBron Locations: Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles, Angeles, Vest

☆ Veste cutremurătoare în baschetul de peste ocean! Americanul LaMarcus Aldridge și-a anunțat retragerea din baschet
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-16 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Veste cutremurătoare în baschetul de peste ocean! Americanul LaMarcus Aldridge și-a anunțat retragerea din baschet. El a motivat decizia retragerii prin prisma problemelor cardiace cu care se confruntă.Conform presei americane, baschetvalistul echipei Brooklyn Nets a avut bătăi neregulate ale inimi în ultimul său meci din NBA, cel cu Los Angeles Lakers, jucat acum o săptămână.Aldridge a petrecut mai bine de 15 sezoane în NBA și a fost selectat de șapte ori pentru All Star Game, respectiv de cinci ori în echipele ideale ale sezonului din liga nord-americană.La Marcus are 35 de ani și în NBA a jucat pentru Portland TrailBlazers și San Antonio Spurs. El s-a transferat recent la Brooklyn Nets pentru care a evoluat în 5 partide până a decide să-și încheie cariera.În total, Aldridge a jucat 1101 meciuri și în medie a marcat câte 19.4 puncte pe meci.

Persons: Americanul LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio Spurs, Aldridge Organizations: Brooklyn Nets, All Locations: NBA, Los Angeles, Portland, San, Brooklyn

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