BASKETTBALL

LUKA DONCIC SIGNS BUMPER THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH LOS ANGELES LAKERS

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed superstar Luka Doncic to a maximum $165m three-year extension, as the First Team guard committed his long-term future to the franchise on Saturday.

SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DEFENDS CAITLIN CLARK, SLAMS CRITICS

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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham had strong words for those who question Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA. On the first episode of her new podcast *Show Me Something*, co-hosted with Bravo star West Wilson, Cunningham spoke out against those who claim Clark is not the face of the league.

NIGERIA MAKE WOMEN'S AFROBASKET HISTORY WITH WIN OVER MALI

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Nigeria defeated Mali in the final of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket, becoming the first country in the tournament’s history to win the title five consecutive times. The D’Tigress defeated their West African rivals 78–64 in a hard-fought clash at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.

KANSAS BASKETBALL COACH BILL SELF RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL

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University of Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital on Saturday after he had two stents inserted during a procedure two days prior. Self, who is expected to make a full recovery, received the stents after feeling unwell.

WNBA GAME HALTED AFTER A SEX TOY IS THROWN ON THE COURT

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A WNBA game was unexpectedly paused for the second time in less than a week after someone hurled a sex toy onto the court on August 1. The incident occurred seven minutes into the third quarter at Chicago's Wintrust Arena. Broadcast footage captured the moment a green sex toy landed under the basket, prompting a whistle from referees. One official nudged it away with his foot, and a staff member used a towel to remove it from the court.

CAMERON BRINK RETURNS STRONGER AFTER ACL NIGHTMARE

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Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink made a triumphant return to the WNBA court, reminding the world why she's one of basketball's brightest rising talents. Her long-awaited comeback against the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena was more than just a game; it was a victory over adversity, patience, and pain.

REGULAR SEASON NBA GAMES SET TO BE PLAYED OVERSEAS NEXT SEASON IN LONDON AND BERLIN

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The NBA will play regular season matches in London and Berlin in the 2025-26 campaign, the governing body announced on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will face each other in Berlin on January 15 2026, and again in London three days later.

KEVIN DURANT HAPPY TO ESCAPE PHOENIX SUNS MESS

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Kevin Durant's transition to the Houston Rockets marks more than just a change in uniform, it's a departure from dysfunction after a turbulent stint with the Phoenix Suns - and he couldn't be happier.