Blog
NBA's current, former stars put on show in Africa exhibition (Yahoo Sports)
The NBA put on a show in its first exhibition game in Africa on Saturday – starting with a dunk straight from the tip-off by Luc Mbah a Moute. The 52-year-old Olajuwon, in a Houston No. 34 jersey, pulled off a turn-around jumper – the ”Dream Shake” – that had the current NBA stars leaping off the benches with their arms in the air. After a relaxed first half, the
WHO and sailing body seek virus tests in Rio Olympic venues (Yahoo Sports)
The World Health Organization has asked the IOC to analyze virus levels in Rio de Janeiro’s Olympic waters, and the governing body of world sailing says it will start doing its own independent virus tests. The moves come after an Associated Press investigation showed a serious health risk to Olympic athletes in venues around Rio rife with sewage. In a statement to the AP, the World Health Organization said it
Scottish Premiership round up
Dundee kicked off their Scottish Premiership campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Keown, Winterburn Q&A
Ahead of the FA Community Shield between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley, we caught up with Gunners legends Martin Keown and Nigel Winterburn about Sunday’s game and the season ahead.
WATCH: NFL round-up
Sky Sports News HQ brings you the latest news from the NFL in this video round-up.
World Series of Fighting 22: Shields feels Palhares could just be not that smart
World Series of Fighting 22: Shields feels Palhares could just be not that smart
Team World win first NBA match in Africa
Team Africa included NBA players from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan and they made the running against opposition consisting largely of American-born stars. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who attended the historic match, said “it was only a matter of time before a pre-season game was staged in Africa”.
Team World win first NBA match in Africa
Team Africa included NBA players from Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan and they made the running against opposition consisting largely of American-born stars. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who attended the historic match, said “it was only a matter of time before a pre-season game was staged in Africa”.