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  Boris Johnson has basketball skills - watch the Mayor of London's trick shot!11 Apr 2013

  Boris Johnson showed off his basketball skills earlier this week, with the Mayor of London pulling off an incredible trick shot on London's South Bank. Johnson, who is more closely associated with cycling, impressed onlookers with his basketball prowess as he promoted the forthcoming Euroleague Fin...

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  Kevin Ware recovering in hospital after breaking leg2 Apr 2013

  Louisville Cardinals guard Kevin Ware is recovering in hospital after suffering a horrific double break to his right leg on Sunday. Ware landed awkwardly on his leg as he attempted to block a three-point shot late in the first half of the NCAA Midwest regional final against Duke Blue Devils. A bone...

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  Copa Del Rey - Real Madrid v Gran Canaria (20:30 GMT)10 Feb 2011

  Real Madrid take on Gran Canaria tonight in the Copa Del Rey with the game live from 20:30 GMT Real Madrid will open its campaign in the Spanish King's Cup against Gran Canaria at the Palacio de Deportes this evening, with the Spanish giants determined to reach the final again. Last year saw Ma...

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  Copa Del Rey - CB Valladolid v Valencia (18:00 GMT)10 Feb 2011

  CB Valladolid take on Valencia tonight in the Copa Del Rey with the game live from 18:00 GMT Tonight sees the 2011 Spanish King's Cup get underway as Valladolid meets Valencia at the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid. Valladolid are currently ranked third behind Regal Barcelona and Real Madrid in t...

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  VTB United League - Dnipro v Honka Espoo (17:00 GMT)10 Feb 2011

  Dnipro play Honka in the VTB United League this evening with the game live from 17:00 GMT Both sides are struggling in Group A, with Honka Espoo's trip to Dnipro today a real must-win game for both sides. Hosts Dnipro have a 1-6 record in the VTB United League this season, while Honka are witho...

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  VTB United League - Azovmash Mariupol v VEF Riga (16:00 GMT)10 Feb 2011

  Azovmash Mariupol take on VEF Riga in the VTB United League with the game live from 16:00 GMT Azovmash clash with VEF Riga this afternoon with the two sides resuming their campaigns in the VTB United League. Azovmash go into the game with a 4-3 record and will be looking for a win to keep up th...

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  VTB United League - Lietuvos v CSKA Moscow (17:10 GMT)9 Feb 2011

  Lietuvos take on CSKA Moscow in the VTB United League this evening with the game live from 17:10 GMT CSKA are out to continue their winning ways in the VTB United League tonight, with the Russian giants playing host to Lithuanian side Lietuvos. CSKA lead Group A with a 6-1 record and in their l...

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  VTB United League - Minsk-2006 v UNICS Kazan (17:00 GMT)9 Feb 2011

  Minsk-2006 take on Unics Kazan this evening in the VTB United League with the game live from 17:00 GMT Expect an intense showdown this evening as hosts Minsk take on Unics Kazan. 2006 are currently fourth in Group A with a 4-3 record, just behind Lietuvos Rytas on points difference. Unics, mea...

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  VTB United League - Asseco Prokom v Khimki Moscow (16:00 GMT)9 Feb 2011

  Asseco Prokom take on Khimki Moscow this evening in the VTB United League with the game live from 16:00 GMT Live basketball from the VTB United League returns this afternoon with Polish club Asseco currently in fourth place in Group B with a 3-5 record. In their last league game, Asseco fell to...

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  New Zealand Breakers v Wollongong Hawks live3 Feb 2011

  Top-ranked Breakers take on struggling Hawks in NBL The New Zealand Breakers are aiming to become the latest team to beat the Wollongong Hawks when they play each other in the Australian National Basketball League on Thursday. The Hawks have lost seven games in a row to drop to a 9-9 mark. In their...

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  Busan Sonic Boom KT vs Wonju Dongbu Promy1 Jan 2011

  Sonic Boom KT and Dongbu Promy will try to keep pace with league leader Inchon Et Land Elephants in the Korean Basketball League on Sunday. Both teams have a record of 18-8, just half a game behind the Elephants. Sonic Boom defeated the LG Sakers 79-68 on the road last Friday. Import Jasper Jo...

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  Incheon Elephants v Anyang KGC live preview1 Jan 2011

  League leader Incheon Elephants will try to extend their lead in the Korean Basketball League when they face lowly Anyang KGC on Sunday. The Elephants have an 18-7 record, half a game ahead of Sonic Boom KT and Dongbu Promy. The Incheon-based squad, however, is coming off a 68-70 upset loss to...

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  Thailand Tigers v Philippine Patriots preview1 Jan 2011

  The top two teams in the ASEAN Basketball League will face each other at the Nimibutr National Stadium in Bangkok on Sunday. League leader Thailand Slammers will host the Philippine Patriots in what is expected to be a thrilling showdown.   The Slammers have a 9-4 record, a full game ahead...