Basketball’s journey in the United Kingdom has transformed it from a niche sport to one of the fastest-growing team sports, second only to football in popularity, according to Basketball England. This surge is driven by historical momentum, recent achievements, strategic investments, and cultural shifts. The 20s are witnessing a rise in the game, even though...
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What Is OG Anunoby’s Ethnicity & Religion? New York Knicks Star’s Nationality & Other Details Revealed
“Action speaks louder than voice.” It is true in OG Anunoby’s case, as his rise to the NBA is rooted in quiet determination and grit. At Indiana University, he wasn’t the flashiest player, but his defense set him apart. This enabled him to make his way to the NBA when he was selected by the...
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NBA News: Jaime Jaquez Jr. sends heartfelt message to Mexico City fans after Heat’s win
For the first time this NBA season, a regular-season game was played in Mexico, featuring the Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat, who have Jaime Jaquez Jr. as the only active Mexican-American player in the league. As expected, most fans were rooting for the Heat, especially Jaquez Jr., who received warm ovations every time he...
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NBA: Why are Jeremy Sochan and OG Anunoby only current players with British links?
Despite the lack of British stars in the NBA, the league generates a large British-based audience. In Europe, Great Britain has the second largest number of NBA League Pass subscriptions, only behind Germany. The NBA app also had an average weekly viewer increase of 52% in 2023-24 compared to the previous season from British-based fans....
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NBA rosters feature record-tying 125 international players from record-tying 43 countries across six continents
Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of the record-tying number of international players in the NBA at the start of the 2024-25 season. NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2024-25...
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NFL News: Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence makes major admission after tough season start
The Jacksonville Jaguars are undoubtedly the team that has disappointed, not only due to their 1-5 record but also because of the level of play displayed over these six weeks of the NFL season. After processing the loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, it was Trevor Lawrence himself who made a clear statement about...
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Daily Fantasy sports are being removed from DraftKings in the United Kingdom
DraftKings is one largest sports betting markets in the United States The industry leader is also available in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Canada (Ontario), Ireland, and Malta. As of last week, DraftKings announced they are no longer offering Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) in the UK. As a company, DraftKings determined it’s in their best...
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What’s New on Netflix UK This Week: October 11th, 2024
Picture: The Boy and the Heron is now available to stream on Netflix UK This week, Netflix UK subscribers can enjoy 38 new movies and TV shows, including Studio Ghibli’s Academy Award-winning film The Boy and the Heron, Korea’s new historical action-drama Uprising, and a new NBA documentary featuring LeBron James, Starting 5. First of...
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EA Sports FC 25 tops UK chart in strong month for new releases | VGC
EA Sports FC 25 was the best-selling game in the UK in September, which included the release of a handful of high-profile titles. EA‘s football game comfortably topped the monthly chart, despite a 4.6% decline compared to the launch sales for EA Sports FC 24. That’s according to GSD data published by GamesIndustry.biz, which covers...
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DraftKings exits UK daily fantasy market
DraftKings has closed its UK daily fantasy offering as of today (4 October). Users of the app this morning received emails notifying them the product was being pulled from the market effective immediately. DraftKings’ users were told they can withdraw funds after the closing date and in-game currencies like Crowns and DK Dollars would be...
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Discovering September 2024’s Undiscovered Gems in the United Kingdom
Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, but it has risen 7.1% over the past 12 months with earnings forecast to grow by 14% annually. In this promising environment, identifying stocks with strong potential can be key to capitalizing on future growth opportunities. Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals...
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Netflix Starting 5 trailer: Everything to know about show with LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, more NBA stars | Sporting News United Kingdom
Get ready for an even closer look into the life of some of the NBA’s biggest stars. Netflix Sports teased a new series titled “Starting 5” — a basketball spin-off of the streaming giant’s NFL series like “Quarterback” and “Receiver.” “Starting 5” was filmed during the 2023-24 NBA season, following the Lakers’ LeBron James, Timberwolves’...