The basketball world is mourning the loss of legendary NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. The 58-year-old Congolese American star was renowned for his shot-blocking prowess. His humanitarian work left an indelible mark on the sport and beyond. A Towering Figure in Basketball Mutombo was a husband and father to four children. He stood at…
NBA Africa has selected 10 African startups to pitch their products at a Demo Day in New York City as part of the “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator.” The startups offer innovative solutions in areas such as wearable technology for cashless payments, event registration and ticketing, video gaming, sports scouting, and digital language technology. The winning startups will receive financial support and mentorship to elevate the sports and creative industries in Africa.
Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500 meters world record for the second time during the Diamond League track and field in Paris. Kipyegon, known for her formidable finishing kick, crossed the finish line setting the new record in history by clocking a time of 3:49.04 on Sunday, July 7th in Paris, 0.07sec faster than her…