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Congo’s Teens Brave Bombs, Rebels and Abduction to Play Hoops

August 8, 2025Ruth Maclean, Caleb Kabanda and Arlette BashiziComments Off on Congo’s Teens Brave Bombs, Rebels and Abduction to Play Hoops

A basketball academy that offers young people a lifeline and a chance to dream is hanging on in the Congolese city of Goma, despite years of war and the chaos and violence that have followed a rebel takeover.

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Congo’s Teens Brave Bombs, Rebels and Abduction to Play Hoops

August 8, 2025Ruth Maclean, Caleb Kabanda and Arlette BashiziComments Off on Congo’s Teens Brave Bombs, Rebels and Abduction to Play Hoops

A basketball academy that offers young people a lifeline and a chance to dream is hanging on in the Congolese city of Goma, despite years of war and the chaos and violence that have followed a rebel takeover.

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Want More Excitement From the N.B.A.? Try the Korean Broadcast.

June 11, 2025Calum MarshComments Off on Want More Excitement From the N.B.A.? Try the Korean Broadcast.

A pair of over-the-top announcers have become social media stars in the United States for their reactions during the N.B.A. finals.

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NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025Alex PrewittComments Off on NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.

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Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025Tania GanguliComments Off on Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.

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Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub

October 10, 2024October 11, 2024Tania Ganguli and Hilary SwiftComments Off on Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub

The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.

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Against This Mighty Paralympic Team, a Close Loss Can Feel Like a Win

September 6, 2024September 7, 2024Elena BergeronComments Off on Against This Mighty Paralympic Team, a Close Loss Can Feel Like a Win

Other teams give themselves an A for effort after playing the Dutch women’s wheelchair basketball team, the favorite for the gold medal at the Paris Games.

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U.S. Men’s Basketball Was Tested. Stephen Curry Had the Answer.

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Scott Cacciola and James HillComments Off on U.S. Men’s Basketball Was Tested. Stephen Curry Had the Answer.

A flurry of Stephen Curry 3-pointers helped the United States survive a French challenge and win a fifth straight gold medal.

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Every 4 Years, Timmy McCarthy Gives Ireland a Reason to Watch Basketball

August 8, 2024August 9, 2024Ali WatkinsComments Off on Every 4 Years, Timmy McCarthy Gives Ireland a Reason to Watch Basketball

While the Irish have no team in the Olympic tournament, Timmy McCarthy’s eccentric, enthusiastic commentary has earned him his own fervent fan base.

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Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan’s Young Team Is in the Olympics.

July 30, 2024Abdi Latif DahirComments Off on Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan’s Young Team Is in the Olympics.

War, famine and floods have beleaguered the world’s youngest nation. The arrival of its men’s basketball team at the Paris Olympics is set to offer a modicum of hope.

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