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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qoA105xnIpUKhaman Maluach was just drafted 10th overall in the NBA Draft. He's a South Sudanese refugee who grew up in Uganda and only started playing basketball when he was 13 years old. After first playing the game at Luol Deng's basketball camp, Maluach played at the NBA Academy in Senegal, and played three seasons in NBA Africa's Basketball Africa League, before signing with Duke University. He's the first player from the BAL to be drafted into the NBA. And as we continue to invest in talent on the African continent, there will be more players like Khaman Maluach playing in the league in the future. Our Links -

A gravação deste episódio caiu bem no dia que a NBB voltou. Então para cobrir a falta dos jogos do Brasil, falamos do João Fonseca e do Monteiro chegando a fase principal do Australian Open. Falamos também da incrível vitória da Fernanda Torres no Globo de Ouro. Que semana para o nosso país. Acho que valeu por não termos rodada da NBB. Mas claro que tivemos brasileiros brilhando com a bola laranja. Huertas, Caboclo, Alessanco, entre outros, foram bem demais no velho continente. Comentamos as participações deles na semana. E aproveitando que já estávamos na Europa, falamos da Euroleague. Só haviam sido jogados 4 jogos nesta semana, mas a principal notícia veio do novo acordo de mídia da liga. Apenas 10 times são fixos em todas as temporadas da Euro, os outros recebem convites. Um destes times fixos era o CSKA, mas que foi suspenso por causa da guerra da Rússia com a Ucrânia. Só que esta guerra não vai durar para sempre. E quando ela acabar, o CSKA volta a ser membro fixo da liga? Ao assinar o novo contrato de mídia, os dez times fixos recebem mais dinheiro do que os convidados, por isso existe uma distancia razoável entre alguns dos clubes. Mas se o CSKA voltar a ser fixo, quem deixa de ser? E qual vai ser o impacto monetário nisso? É uma situação complexa que tentamos abordar com as diferentes possibilidades. Fora as possíveis parcerias da NBA com a Euroleague, como poderia funcionar? Para a surpresa de todos, o Martan assistiu partidas da NBA Africa e curtiu o que viu. Seria alguma coisa neste formato? Ou na Europa a conversa é diferente. Enquanto isso, na NBA, Jimmy Butler que iria para qualquer time não vai mais para qualquer time. Riscou da lista dois por enquanto... e duvido nada que risque mais alguns. Falamos das possibilidades para ele e onde seria possível encaixar ele melhor para uma temporada. Em termos de contrato, a maior dificuldade quem tem é o Suns com o Beal. Que dor de cabeça que eles arrumaram. Para fechar, falamos do jogão de bola que foi OKC e Cavs. Será que temos ai a final do campeonato ou ainda é muito cedo para dizer? Teve isso e muito mais, então aperta o play e vem com a gente!

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

It's now the norm for NBA and collegiate teams to have international players dotting their rosters. The Olympics are no longer a gimme for Team USA. Both via fans streaming from all over the globe and leagues starting in countries throughout the world, the international presence of the game of basketball is a force to be reckoned with. That all started with Hakeem “the Dream” Olajuwon. He was the first international player to win the MVP, which is hard to believe now considering the last time an American‑born player won it was in 2018. Award-winning hoops journalist Mirin Fader explores this phenomenal shift through the lens of what Olajuwon accomplished throughout the 1980s and ‘90s. Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon (Hachette, 2024) ignites nostalgia for Phi Slama Jama and “the Dream Shake,” while also exploring the profound influence of Olajuwon's commitment to Islam on his approach to life and basketball, and how his devotion to his faith inspired generations of Muslim people around the world. Olajuwon's ongoing work with NBA Africa, his status as an international ambassador for the game, and his consultations with today's brightest stars, from LeBron James to Giannis Antetokounmpo, brings the story right up to the present moment, and beyond. Synthesizing hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Fader provides the definitive biography of Olajuwon as well as a crucial understanding of his pivotal impact on the ever-shifting game. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

To kick off Season 5 of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Mr. Renaldo "Rip" Gates—a Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Soweto Panthers Coach, Business Developer, and Visionary. Originally from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and now residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, Renaldo has achieved remarkable success as an International Professional Basketball Player, Head Coach, Talent Scout, International Business Owner, and Creative Writer.In this episode, Renaldo shares his journey, starting with his childhood in Lakeview Saint Clare. He recalls how his father's work in television opened doors for their family to move to a better neighborhood in Ohio. Despite the improved surroundings, Renaldo faced daily challenges, both physically and emotionally, including frequent fights in school. He immersed himself in various sports but was especially drawn to basketball.Renaldo also talks about his deep community involvement, regular church attendance, and witnessing his mother's frequent hospital visits, which shaped his character. Driven by his dream of becoming an NBA player, he attended numerous basketball camps and eventually turned professional, leading to a career with the Soweto Panthers in NBA Africa.The conversation takes a turn as Renaldo recounts a life-changing incident that landed him in the hospital for several days and ultimately ended his professional basketball career. Join us for this compelling interview as Renaldo opens up about his incredible journey, marked by triumphs and setbacks. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

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This week, we are joined by Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa. The former RDB CEO, oversees the NBA's business and basketball development efforts in Africa and is responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball, the NBA and the Basketball Africa League across the continent. We discuss her experience so far as CEO and her goals for NBA Africa SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrwandaListen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on SpotifyFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: @TheLongformrwFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on Instagram: @thelongformrwFollow Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya on TikTok: @sannyntayombyaFollow Sanny Ntayombya on Twitter: @SannyNtayombyaAbout Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya:The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.If you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRwBe a part of the conversation.

On this week's episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks to Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa about a new accelerator program which is focused on empowering entrepreneurs on the continent. Plus, we spotlight how Dambe, a traditional form of boxing is making a gradual comeback in northern Nigeria after the sport had ceased for decades in the West African nation. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

Live from the BIG Summit, a platform hosted by investor and 2x NBA All-Star Baron Davis, at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, a conversation with three operators connecting Africa to the world through culture and commerce. In this conversation, we're joined by Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa, Abdul Karim Abdullah, the Founder and CEO of AfroFuture music festival, and entrepreneur and private equity investor Tuyee Yeboah. 00:00 - Intro02:38 - NBA Africa05:32 - AfroFuture08:34 - Investing across Africa and the US10:55 - Basketball's role in Africa's development12:20 - Changing perceptions about the continent17:35 - How do we get more investors involved?21:20 - African talentEpisode Links - AfroFuture - https://www.afrofuture.com/BAL - https://bal.nba.com/BIG Summit - https://www.teambig.io/Our Links - 

In this episode, Edem, Jabu and Ndeye explore the business of basketball in Africa by examining NBA Africa, Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the highly anticipated BAL Kalahari Conference playoffs in Pretoria. The trio discuss why the NBA launched an African division, the strategic significance of the recent opening of a NBA Africa office in Kenya, and the commercial portfolio and ownership structures of the BAL and participating teams. ------------------- ⭐ The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Miongoni mwa tuliyokuandalia ni pamoja na uchambuzi wa vikosi vya mwisho vilivyotangazwa na mataifa kadhaa kuelekea AFCON ya mwaka 2023 itakayoanza Januari 13, 2024, raia wa Rwanda Clare Akamanzi ateuliwa Mkurugenzi Mkuu Mtendaji wa NBA Africa, Guy Bukasa atangazwa kocha mpya wa AS Kigali, rais wa kamati ya kimataifa ya Olimpiki Thomas Bach atangaza mikakati ya kujumuisha michezo ya kielektroniki e-sports kwenye Olimpiki na kocha Carlo Ancelotti atia saini mkataba mpya klabuni Real Madrid.

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Die 19de Basketbal sonder Grense-kamp begin môre by die American International School of Johannesburg. Tagtig hoërskoolspelers van meer as 25 Afrika-lande sal deelneem aan die driedaagse byeenkoms. Die spelers sal by huidige en voormalige spelers, legendes en afrigters leer. Die uitvoerende hoof van NBA Africa, Victor Williams, sê die kamp beloof om 'n ware pronkstuk vir die sport te wees, aangesien dit daarop gemik is om jong talent in Afrika te koester:

Les États-Unis ont toujours voulu jouer un rôle actif dans le monde. Et le sport, comme le cinéma, est le meilleur moyen pour un État d'atteindre un objectif. Aujourd'hui, l'ex-président américain, Barack Obama est devenu partenaire stratégique de NBA Africa. Selon lui, la NBA a toujours été une grande ambassadrice pour les États-Unis, utilisant le basket pour créer des liens plus profonds à travers le monde…  

In this episode, we are joined by Benny Bonsu, an award-winning industry leader and Director of Daily Content at Olympic Channel Services. Benny shares her remarkable journey from a career in education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism, mainly focusing on women's sports. Her diverse experiences and passion for Africa's development make for a thought-provoking discussion at the intersection of sports, women's empowerment and continental transformation. Benny takes us back to her childhood in Ghana and her family's move to the UK. Despite beginning her career in education as a teacher and headteacher, Benny always had a deep passion for sports from a young age coming from a family of talented athletes.Combining her passion for sports and writing, she began contributing to sports platforms. A chance encounter with an executive producer from the BBC led her to consider a career in front of the camera. Benny discusses the challenges women of colour face in the UK media and expands on her experiences as a woman of colour breaking barriers in the industry.Isaac and Benny dive into the importance of developing sports in Africa, particularly basketball, and the need for greater support for women in sports. Benny shares her personal experiences and involvement in supporting the growth of basketball in Africa, highlighting initiatives like NBA Africa and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). She emphasises the cultural significance of basketball on the continent and the strong talent pool present in Africa.While acknowledging the achievements of the BAL and individual efforts to develop women's basketball, Benny emphasises the need for more support and investment in women's sports in Africa. She draws attention to successful examples, such as England's strategic investment in women's football, leading to significant growth and audience engagement.Benny discusses the importance of implementing change and intentionally developing sports programs and facilities. She shares her observations from Senegal and how other African countries can be intentional in sports infrastructure development. Benny envisions hosting international events in Africa, promoting year-round economic growth through sports and hopes to lead Ghana's Ministry of Sports.Links and Resources:Find Benny Bonsu on LinkedInThis podcast is produced by Nexa MediaDo you have a question for our hosts, email us at hello@changeafricapodcast.comFollow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedInWatch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Legends Of Sport Friday, Arash sits down with Andy to discuss his 2020 conversation with 2x WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike, which was originally recorded at the start of the pandemic.  The No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft, Chiney talks to Andy about the ongoing shutdown of sports and its impact on the WNBA, her Nigerian roots and growing up in Houston, her early basketball inspirations, memories of Kobe Bryant, NBA Africa, the WNBA's groundbreaking CBA deal in January 2020, how she's impacting the future of women's sports and much more! Chiney is currently a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and has built a second career as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Original Air Date: April 24, 2020. And do not forget to follow or subscribe to The Arash Markazi Show on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, & I Heart Radio. Also check out his daily columns on themorningcolumn.com and The Sporting Tribune. Music Credit: Alright by Kendrick Lamar Humble by Kendrick Lamar I Get Around by 2Pac To Live and Die in L.A. by 2Pac Social Media: Instagram & Twitter: @thesportingtrib

Andy chats with Los Angeles Sparks forward & ESPN host - Chiney Ogwumike! Originally recorded at the start of the pandemic, Andy & Chiney talk about the ongoing shutdown of sports & its impact on the WNBA. Chiney tells us about her Nigerian roots, growing up in Houston, her early basketball inspirations, her sisters Nneka & Erica, & memories of Kobe Bryant. PLUS, Chiney also discusses her achievements & future goals with NBA Africa, as well as her role as Vice President of the WNBA Players Association & how she's impacting the future of women's sports! Be sure to check out her podcast, "Certified Buckets"! Original Air Date: April 24, 2020.

Sports Business Classroom Audio Experience is back with another episode of our “SBC Alumni Takeover Series," and this time we have a new host, SBC Alum Andrew Crookes! Andrew attended the Business of Basketball Immersive Experience in 2022 as a Media and Broadcasting Major and is very excited to kick off another alumni series.Today Andrew sits down with Remy Ndiaye, Assistant Video Coordinator and Player Development Specialist for the Miami Heat. A native of Dakar, Senegal, Remy came to the United States as a part of the Sports for Education and Economic Development (SEEDS) program in Senegal from 2005 to 2008. After graduating from Lake Forest Academy high school in 2010, Remy attended college at Dallas Baptist University (DBU). While at DBU, Remy received his Bachelor of Science Degree, served as a Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach, and completed his Master's in Sports Management.In this episode, Remy and Andrew discuss:Remy's current day-to-day responsibilitiesValuable insights into the daily operations of a top NBA teamHow the HEAT culture looks from an insider's POVWhat one-on-one workouts with players look like for RemyFollowing his graduation from DBU in August of 2014, Ndiaye worked in Rwanda for NBA Africa and the Shooting Touch program. During his 10-month stay in Rwanda, Remy helped kids develop their skills on the basketball court, taught health education classes, and led Bible studies. Remy's journey in sports management started with an internship for the NBA Summer League, which led to his first position with the Philadelphia 76ers as a Video Coordinator Intern and then a role as Player Development Specialist. After his stint with the 76ers, Remy would move on to join the Miami Heat as an Assistant Video Coordinator and Player Development Specialist. Follow SBC: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookFollow Andrew: LinkedInFollow Remy Ndiaye: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter

Africa will shape the future — not just the future of the African people, but of the world. These were the exact words quoted from President Joe Biden when he delivered his speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit on Dec. 13-15, 2022. President Biden invited 49 African Heads of State to Washington D.C. along with leaders from civil society, business leaders, women, and youth to discuss U.S.-Africa relations. The agenda included discussions on efforts to strengthen business and trade relations, war and political instability, COVID-19, and poverty. Africa is a major geopolitical player, especially with other countries like China and Russia courting the continent too. In this episode, Alexanderia Haidara spoke with Florizelle Liser, CEO and President of the Corporate Council on Africa, to discuss American companies doing business in Africa. Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa and co-hosted the U.S.-Africa Business Forum and several special side events at the conference. Alexanderia also talked to Mark Tatum, COO and Deputy Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to discuss its expansion on the continent. The Basketball Africa League is Africa's premier men's basketball league. The league consists of twelve teams, each qualified through their domestic competition. NBA Africa is in its 3rd season with teams in Senegal Egypt, and Rwanda to name a few. Given both the criticism of the conference, Alexanderia spoke with the State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel to discuss the deliverables, diaspora engagement, and the future of U.S.-Africa policy.

As we open the show this week, Rob is headed to Egypt for an NBA Africa event, plus we get an incredible breaking update on Damar Hamlin's recovery! Rob also believes there is no truth to the rumor that LeBron would ask for a trade from the Lakers this offseason, largely because his family is rooted in LA and he's never asked for a trade before. We also speculate on how the fans feel about Kyrie Irving, as he is leading the All-Star voting among guards, the improvement in Jayson Tatum's game, and how the East has been taking over as the powerhouse in the NBA. Also we dive into the slide Phoenix has been on lately, and just how dominant Nikola Jokic has been this season, even more so than his previous MVP seasons. We wrap up with a classic Big Shot of the Week, and existential questions from the Internet, including movies you loved as a kid but hate as an adult, your sports bucket list and teams you love to root against.

This week on Finding Certainty, headliner host Patrick Laing visits with Jared Harrington, a professional basketball player with the NBA Africa League, known as the B.A.L. (Basketball Africa League). Patrick and Jared discuss his impressive resume of achievements as a 25-year-old entrepreneur, philanthropist, and NBA athlete. They continue the conversation started last week with Lloyd Ward of Ward Holdings, Inc., on the growing development and emergence of Africa as a financial leader internationally, and discuss Jared's role as a celebrity business development sponsor with WHI. With over 60% of the arable land in the world, Africa may well be the worldwide leader in sustainable food production in the decades to come. It is much more than just an agricultural continent though. A dynamic collection of cultures, diversity, adventure, sports, cutting-edge technology, design, music, entrepreneurship, and more, Jared is well-suited to comment on the present reality and future potentiality of Africa and its relationship with the U.S.A. and the rest of the world. He discusses the “rebranding” of Africa, his NBA career thus far, as well his dual intercontinental company, Beat the Odds Ventures, and also his nonprofit foundation, Beat the Odds Global, which has its footprint in both Africa as well as the United States. They also discuss the upcoming conference Jared is spearheading this next week in Washington DC and why it may just be one of the hottest tickets in town. To learn more, reach out to Jared on Instagram. His personal is @JaredHarrington10, the business is @btoventures, and his foundation is @bto.global. On Twitter find him at @JH3__ (personal) and @btoinvestments (business). His YouTube channel is BTOInvestments as well and his website is btoglobal.org. For more details, text the word Certainty to 26786.

On November 16th-17th, the global football industry gathered in Durban (South Africa) for the first-ever World Football Summit Africa. If there was one common theme we took away from it is that “there is massive untapped potential in the African football industry” but it needs to address the challenges that are blocking growth, one of the main ones being finding new sources of revenue. There are three pillars within the commercial marketing model of football clubs: Merchandising, Matchday, and Sponsorships. And it was precisely on this last one that there was an amazing panel on the live stage of WFS Africa where Kike Levy, Southern Sports Lead at Meta - Victor Williams, CEO at NBA Africa, and Kabelo Bosilong, Founder at SportSense gave a true masterclass on sponsorship and how African football clubs can address these challenges. Anybody can learn from this session, so we encourage you to listen in. You will learn about the importance of focusing on the fundamentals, the role that digital can play in gathering customer data while also amplifying digital activations, or how the player empowerment era is changing the traditional commercial marketing model. Enjoy! World Football Summit is where the football industry meets. This podcast is for leaders who want to shape the future of the football (or soccer) industry. On this show, we will bring you closer to the people and the organizations who are driving change in the sports business industry all over the world. You can learn more about us on: Our website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Our official YouTube channel

Rebuilding the beast is back, baby!!! For our season 3 premiere, I'm sitting down with my good friend Nicole who is helping me guide you through the amazing, transformative summer I had. When we last spoke, the Golden State Warriors just became NBA champions, again! And now, I have the opportunity to go back to the Bay area for my second year as an NBC broadcaster.  But before I do that, I want to share my summer with you all… On this episode, you'll hear all about; ·      My time in Africa with Rise, a summit sponsored by NBA Africa where 100 kids chosen from 42 countries, work together to try and better the world. ·      My time with my family and the importance of seeing the ones who keep you grounded.  ·      And finally, my most favorite thing… My time at Burning Man! Nicole and I break down what Burning Man is and how it affected both of us. You'll also hear from several people I experienced Burning Man with, and what their takeaways were.  You guys, season 3 is about to be epic! So, buckle up and get ready.  Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts!  It will really help us grow & reach more people! Follow us on Instagram for daily inspirational stories!Or check out our YouTube & website! Want to connect with Festus directly? Hit him up on Instagram!

We close the show with NBA Africa's Head of Operations Frank Traore talking about the Royal Bafokeng Finals happening in Rustenburg this coming weekend

Great news, NBA Africa and KFC Africa have announced a marketing partnership that will see NBA Africa and KFC Africa collaborate on a number of promotions and activations for basketball fans across eight countries on the continent: Botswana, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania.KFC Marketing Director, Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, Emmanuel Kasambala speaks on this great initiative with Nonso Mordi

Great news, NBA Africa and KFC Africa have announced a marketing partnership that will see NBA Africa and KFC Africa collaborate on a number of promotions and activations for basketball fans across eight countries on the continent: Botswana, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania.KFC Marketing Director, Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, Emmanuel Kasambala speaks on this great initiative with Nonso Mordi

Great news, NBA Africa and KFC Africa have announced a marketing partnership that will see NBA Africa and KFC Africa collaborate on a number of promotions and activations for basketball fans across eight countries on the continent: Botswana, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Tanzania.KFC Marketing Director, Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, Emmanuel Kasambala speaks on this great initiative with Nonso Mordi

3-8 Marc Spears of Andscape joins Murph and Mac from Senegal to breakdown developments with NBA Africa and offers a glimpse into Senegalese lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3-8 Marc Spears of Andscape joins Murph and Mac from Senegal to breakdown developments with NBA Africa and offers a glimpse into Senegalese lifestyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Basketball Association is expanding in Africa through a deal that values its operations on the continent at $1 billion. Mike Lynch and Scarlet Fu catch up with NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams and find out where he sees the growth of the league in 3-5 years. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum shares on the future of sports, enhancing the audience experience, virtual reality, gaming and e-sports.People are interested in what their favorite athletes and teams are doing off the court as well as on. Mark shares how entertainment driven strategies enhance the overall experience while growing the audience. Under Mark's leadership, the NBA has formed NBA Africa, launched NBA Academies around the world, and created the Jr. NBA Global Championship.In 2016, Mark was named to Forbes' list of the Top 25 Most Influential Minorities in Sports.

Do we have an episode for you! The Play it Forward Podcast's Season 2 opener is an inspiring conversation with the former Vice President & Managing Director of NBA Africa, and the President of the Basketball Africa League, Mr. Amadou Gallo Fall. He speaks to Chinny and Emmett, hosts of the sport and social justice podcast, in-depth on the power of sport, in this particular case basketball, to transform people's lives for the better. Through his story, we hear how basketball transformed his life, and how that motivated him to build Sport for Education and Economic Development (SEEDs), and how he is leveraging his network and contacts to build a better future for the young people of Africa. We also get to hear his answer to, “What message would you put on a billboard for millions of people to see?” We hope you leave today's episode of the Play it Forward podcast feeling as energized and motivated to build a better, more peaceful and equitable world, as we did! To learn more about SEEDs visit https://www.seedproject.org/new-page-10 For more information on the film, “Elevate”, visit https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1634138/ Interested in learning more about PeacePlayers mission to create a network of young leaders who are building a more peaceful and equitable world? Visit our website https://peaceplayers.org/playitforwardpodcast/ and check out our social handles. Twitter: @peaceplayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintl and @playitforwardpodcast Facebook: @peaceplayersintl LinkedIn: PeacePlayers International YouTube: PeacePlayers The Play It Forward podcast is produced by: Chinny Nwagbo Emmett Shepard Leif Frymire The Play It Forward podcast audio engineering and editing LeBaron Leath Animation and music created and designed by LeBaron Leath Podcast Cover Art by: Adam Hawkins Marketing by: Gabriella Mora Sophie Kennedy Bailee Rasmussen

Mark Crandall is Founder of Hoops4Hope, a nonprofit that is committed to building and sustaining a community ecosystem that is a catalyst for positive youth development and social change through sports. He started in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and his programs reach more than 7500 kids each year in over 60 schools in those countries, with their peer educational model shared around the world in 7 countries. Among his experiences are a team bike trip around the circumference of Zimbabwe to highlight the power of sport for development, a partnership with NBA Africa and Basketball without Borders.

(12:13)..Jayz and Will Smith invest in company to help low income folks...(18:49)...Obama becomes minority owner strategic partner for NBA AFRICA...(20:48)..Whoopi Goldberg to play Emmett tills grandmother in upcoming film Emmet just had a birthday and he would have been 80 years old....(22:44)...Chance the Rapper holds ‘Books and Breakfast' with South Side families also supported Bulls draft pick AYO...(27:23)...Abasi's Lakers get Westbrook...(31:24)...CUBS DISMANTLE...(34:49)...Simone Biles...(40:56)..FloJoe's record broken.. (42:50)...blackexcellence New black restaurateur Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley(48:02)...Co-parenting in and out of a relationship. Do's and don'ts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

(12:13)..Jayz and Will Smith invest in company to help low income folks...(18:49)...Obama becomes minority owner strategic partner for NBA AFRICA...(20:48)..Whoopi Goldberg to play Emmett tills grandmother in upcoming film Emmet just had a birthday and he would have been 80 years old....(22:44)...Chance the Rapper holds ‘Books and Breakfast' with South Side families also supported Bulls draft pick AYO...(27:23)...Abasi's Lakers get Westbrook...(31:24)...CUBS DISMANTLE...(34:49)...Simone Biles...(40:56)..FloJoe's record broken.. (42:50)...blackexcellence New black restaurateur Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley(48:02)...Co-parenting in and out of a relationship. Do's and don'ts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amon-phillips/support

Chandler Jones wants out? A-Rod kept it real… and it got uncomfortable. Davante still wants his money. The guys think Mahomes one day soon will own the entire city of Kansas City. This is a family show and Marshawn is a family man. The SEC clearly is the only conference that plays football now. OCT 9th is the Grandaddy of them all. Obama is in on NBA Africa. Kyrie Hates Kyries. So many deals!!! NBA DEALS, YANKEES DEALS, NATS DEAL…Did anybody win? While America is losing in basketball, COVID is winning. Luka is still Luka in the Olympics and Chris Paul has an HBCU Tournament…As always please remember to like, subscribe, follow, rate and review (man that's a lot of instructions but we appreciate it) on all of your social media and digital streaming platforms. Lastly, the SplashCast Episode Playlist comes out every Wednesday with new heat mixed in with the classics. #NBA #NFL #nbaplayoffs #atlhawks #believeatlanta #atlhawks #thesplashcast #atlantafalcons #HBCUS #Braves #chopon #payjohncollins #thesplashcast #thesplashers #homecomingseason #wearestillthinkingofmorehashtags

Web D is back in full effect! Fresh from paternity leave and he's got a lot on his mind. You don't want to miss this one. This is Detrimental. Top of the Pod - Is cereal soup? (4:15) A Word from Web D on Fatherhood (12:00) Cap Recap - IG Live after LOX v. Dipset Verzuz (16:30), Aaron Rodgers back at Green Bay (19:00) Are You Around? - King's Disease 2 (22:00), Chucky TV Series (25:10), King Richard starring Will Smith (28:30), Silk Sonic new song "Skate" (38:20) Web D Report - COVID-19 Delta Variant (41:45) Detrimental Sports Report - Russell Westbrook to the Lakers (49:30), Olympics Updates (56:15), Team Jamaica sweeps the 100 Meter Dash at the Olympics (57:40), Simone Biles (1:00:15), Malice in the Palace Documentary (1:05:10) Detrimental Moment of the Week - Da Baby and the Super Spreaders aka Festival Attendees [Smoking Loud & Lollapalooza] (1:09:00) Scroll or Push the Button - Cannabis no longer being seized at NY airports (1:13:00), Arthur ends after 25 seasons (1:17:25), Olympic Highlights w/ Snoop Dogg & Kevin Hart (1:21:55), Barack Obama joins NBA Africa as Strategic Partner (1:23:00), Donda release date (1:24:20), Instagram CEO confirms your phone does not listen to you (1:24:50) Quote of the Pod - Web D (1:26:00) Who Knew? How tall is Venus Williams? (35:20) How many seasons has there been of The Simpsons (1:19:10) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/detrimental-podcast/message

Adrian and Devin bring you some of this week's Breaking News along with their Quick Hits. 1st Segment (0:40)DOJ to Sue TexasJan 6 Select Committee UpdateSimone Biles WithdrawsNo Eviction Ban ExtensionObama and NBA AfricaBreak: Six Seasons2nd Segment (15:56)COVID UpdateBen Crump vs Johnson and JohnsonDepartment of Public Safety Replacing Police2020 Tokyo Olympics Medal Count for USBreak: Dulce ReggaetonQuick Hits (32:11)DaBaby Against HIV+ People3 Cousins Giving Birth to Twins SimultaneouslyJay-Z and Will Smith Invest in Landis$100 Million Sapphire ClusterSEC Invites OK and Texas for 2025NYC Surgeon Divorces Wife Due to Being a HookerBreak: LifelongEnding (51:25)Upcoming Episodes:"Policing After George Floyd" with Superintendent(Chief) of Police Shaun Ferguson of New Orleans (August 3rd, 2021)"Weekly Round-Up #8" (Aug 7, 2021)DonateCharity of the Month: Color of ChangeLike, Follow, Share, SubscribeThanks and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On LGHL's Play Like a Girl podcast, Meredith Hein and Kelsey Trainor talk everything from Ohio State football to all the happenings in the sports world today. Welcome back!! In this week's edition of the Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith get real into the Olympics, because they only come once every four (or in this case five…) years. And what a start it's been: From 17-year old Alaskan Lydia Jacoby taking gold in the 100-meter breaststroke to Katie Ledecky getting her first gold of the 2021 Olympics in the 1,500-meter free, the pool has been an early highlight for the US team.  But it's not all fun and games (well, maybe games), as the US men's basketball team has been struggling. And we're also facing a serious and needed reckoning of athletes and their mental health (thanks Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps for keeping the conversation going.  As big as the Olympics are, the sports world has had even more news this week, including former President Barack Obama joining NBA Africa as a strategic partners, NFL teams reckoning with vaccinations among their players and the start of training camp for Aaron Rodgers.  Contact Megan Husslein Twitter: @meganhusslein Contact Meredith Hein Twitter: @MeredithHein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On LGHL's Play Like a Girl podcast, Meredith Hein and Kelsey Trainor talk everything from Ohio State football to all the happenings in the sports world today. Welcome back!! In this week's edition of the Play Like a Girl podcast, Megan and Meredith get real into the Olympics, because they only come once every four (or in this case five…) years. And what a start it's been: From 17-year old Alaskan Lydia Jacoby taking gold in the 100-meter breaststroke to Katie Ledecky getting her first gold of the 2021 Olympics in the 1,500-meter free, the pool has been an early highlight for the US team.  But it's not all fun and games (well, maybe games), as the US men's basketball team has been struggling. And we're also facing a serious and needed reckoning of athletes and their mental health (thanks Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps for keeping the conversation going.  As big as the Olympics are, the sports world has had even more news this week, including former President Barack Obama joining NBA Africa as a strategic partners, NFL teams reckoning with vaccinations among their players and the start of training camp for Aaron Rodgers.  Contact Megan Husslein Twitter: @meganhusslein Contact Meredith Hein Twitter: @MeredithHein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 6, Minnesota Twins 5 – F/11 Innings Chicago White Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 3 Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Tigers 6, Twins 5 – F/11 – Cabrera, Haase power Tigers past Twins 6-5 in 11th innings Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5. Cabrera’s hit scored automatic runner Jonathan Schoop. The Tigers tied the game with a homer in the ninth inning for the second straight game. Robbie Grossman, who singled to start the ninth-inning comeback, hit a two-run homer on Monday night before Minnesota won 6-5 in 10 innings. Mitch Garver hit a first-inning grand slam for the Twins. White Sox 5, Royals 3 – Jiménez hits 3-run HR, rallies White Sox past Royals 5-3 Eloy Jiménez logged his first big hit of the season, launching a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning that sent the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals 5-3. The 24-year-old slugger, who was the 2019 AL Rookie of the Year and then kept up his power surge during the pandemic-shortened season, tore a pectoral muscle in spring training. He hadn’t played in the majors until going 0 for 4 Monday night. But Jiménez quickly made up for lost time in his second game. After hitting a single in his first at-bat, he came up in the eighth after a two-out intentional walk to Jose Abreu with Chicago trailing 3-2. Jiménez connected for a 459-foot drive to cap a four-run rally for the AL Central leaders. Reds 7, Cubs 4 – Votto hits 2 more homers as Reds roll past Cubs 7-4 Joey Votto continued his power surge with two home runs and started a dazzling double play as the Cincinnati Reds pulled away to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Votto has homered in a career-high four consecutive games for the second time, one game shy of the team record. The Reds hit four home runs in winning for the third time in five games. The Cubs lost for the sixth time in their last 10. Cincinnati rookie Vladimir Gutierrez pitched 6 1/3 innings of five-hit ball to earn the win. Cubs starter Adbert Alzolay allowed three home runs in five innings. Tonight Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins, 1:10 p.m.                    94.9 WSJM/103.7 Cosy-FM 12:50 Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals, 8:10 p.m. NHL – Vegas trades Fleury to Chicago as goalie carousel spins, get Johnson from champs The Vegas Golden Knights have traded reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to the Chicago Blackhawks. Vegas got minor leaguer Mikael Hakkarainen in return, indicating the move was a salary dump. Fleury counts $7 million against the salary cap next season. Chicago was not on the 36-year-old’s 10-team no-trade list. Agent Allan Walsh says Fleury will be taking time to talk to his family and evaluate his hockey future.  Chicago wasn’t done there, the Blackhawks also acquired forward Tyler Johnson from the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for the contract of injured Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook.  The move by Tampa takes Johnson $5-million contract off the salary cap. Seabrook announced his retirement during the past season citing injury, he is listed on long term injured reserve and his contract does not count in the salary cap calculations.  Seabrook had 3 years left on his contract and will make $6.875 million each year.   The trade also sent a 2023 second round pick from Tampa Bay to Chicago. NCAAFB – Big 12′s Texas, Oklahoma make request to join powerhouse SEC Texas and Oklahoma have made a request to join the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. A day after the Big 12 schools notified the league that they would not be extending an agreement that binds conference members to 2025, the schools publicly stated for the first time they want to join the SEC.  SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says his league will consider the request in the “near future.”  The SEC would grow to 16 teams with the additions of Texas and Oklahoma, half of which have won at least one national championship in football since 1980. NFL – Bears’ QB balancing act begins with training camp The balancing act for Matt Nagy has begun. The Chicago Bears coach made it clear as players reported Tuesday for training camp why the team is starting veteran quarterback Andy Dalton first before it turns to rookie first-round pick Justin Fields. The season amounts to weighing how much Dalton can win against the potential problems associated with starting a developing rookie like Fields. Nagy realizes the excitement building throughout Chicago to see Fields play, but for training camp, preseason and at least the first game, the Bears know Dalton is the starter. NFL – Rodgers arrives in Green Bay for start of training camp Aaron Rodgers has made it to Green Bay on the eve of the Packers’ first training-camp workout. Rodgers was seen arriving at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, the day after NFL Network and ESPN had reported the reigning MVP was closing in on a deal that would keep him with the Packers this season. The Packers open training camp Wednesday. Rodgers hadn’t participated in organized team activities this spring and skipped the Packers’ mandatory minicamp. His return makes the Packers legitimate Super Bowl contenders. NFL – Rivera opens Washington camp frustrated by vaccine hesitancy Ron Rivera opened Washington’s training camp expressing frustration about a lack of vaccinations among players. Rivera says he believes Washington is now over 50% of players fully vaccinated. Only five NFL teams are at less than 70% of players who have either received one vaccination shot or both. The low vaccination rate is one of many questions facing Washington going into camp. It has caused Rivera to wear a mask around unvaccinated players because he says he is immune deficient. Rivera was treated for a form of skin cancer last year. Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas was placed on the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday. NBA – The play-in tournament officially returning to NBA in 2022 The NBA’s play-in tournament is back for at least one more season. As expected, the league’s board of governors gave approval Tuesday to the plan that would bring back the event in April 2022. The format will be the same as it was this past season: the teams that finish seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th in each conference will play to determine the No. 7 and No. 8 playoff seeds. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had said on multiple occasions in recent weeks that he expected the play-in to return. It was utilized this past season for the first time on an experimental basis. NBA – Former President Obama buys stake in NBA’s Africa business Former U.S. President Barack Obama has bought a stake in the NBA’s Africa business through his foundation. The NBA says Obama will have a minority equity stake in NBA Africa, a new entity set up this year to run all the league’s business on the continent. The NBA adds Obama will use any profits to fund the Obama Foundation’s youth and leadership programs in Africa. Obama has been linked to the NBA’s Africa operations since 2019 but it wasn’t clear until Tuesday’s announcement exactly what his involvement would be. NBA Africa and world body FIBA have combined to set up the first pro basketball league in Africa. It held its inaugural season in May. HSFB – Georgia 15-year-old collapses, dies after football practice A 15-year-old high school football player died after collapsing at the first day of practice amid 97-degree temperatures in middle Georgia.  Bibb County school district officials say Joshua Ivory of Macon’s Southwest High School went into distress Monday, leading coaches to call an ambulance. He later died at a hospital. No cause of death has been announced and an autopsy is planned. MILB – Minor League Baseball – High-A Central Yesterday West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Great Lakes Loons 3 Fort Wayne Tin Caps 3, Lansing Lugnuts 1 Quad Cities River Bandits 4, South Bend Cubs 2 Tonight West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Quad Cities River Bandits, 7:30 p.m. Tokyo 2020 – Summer Olympic Games – Games of the XXXII Olympiad Volleyball – US beats Tunisia 3-1 in men’s volleyball The U.S. men’s volleyball team has improved to 2-1 in pool play at the Olympics by beating Tunisia 3-1.  The Americans bounced back from a loss to the Russians on Wednesday. They knocked off the lowest-ranked team in their group 25-14, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23.  The victory keeps the U.S. in good position to advance to the quarterfinals as one of the top four teams in Pool B. Tunisia has lost all three matches so far in Tokyo. Beach Volleyball – US men, women both win in beach volleyball prelims Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman have guaranteed themselves at least one more beach volleyball match at the Tokyo Olympics. U.S. men Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena helped their chances of making the knockout round as well. The U.S. women beat Spain 21-13, 21-16 for their second straight win. They can do no worse than a three-way tie for first. Dalhausser and Lucena improved to 1-1 in the round robin by beating Brazil’s Alison, the reigning gold medalist, and Alvaro Filho, 24-22, 19-21, 15-13. The Americans will meet Argentina on Thursday. Gymnastics – Russian team topples American powerhouse with Biles out Though the history books may mark Tuesday’s victory with an asterisk due to American star Simone Biles’ early withdrawal, the Russian women’s gymnastics team’s dazzling performance is the result of a concerted transformation since they finished a distant second to the American team at the 2019 World Championship. They beat the Americans by nearly 3.5 points, a significant margin in the sport. Their victory came just a day after the Russian men also won. The country swept the gymnastics team gold medals, among the most coveted at the summer Games.  Biles has also withdrawn from the individual all-around competition. Swimming – "Just proud": Ledecky finally wins gold at Tokyo Olympics Finally, a gold medal in Tokyo for Katie Ledecky. The American star bounced back from the worst finish of her brilliant Olympic career to take the first-ever gold medal in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle. It wasn’t quite the breeze everyone expected in the metric mile. Ledecky built a big lead right from the start, then worked hard to hold off American teammate Erica Sullivan’s blazing finish. But it was Ledecky touching first in 15 minutes, 37.39 seconds. Sullivan claimed the silver, while the bronze went to Germany’s Sarah Kohler. Ledecky bounced back from a fifth-place showing in the 200 free. Softball – Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball gold Japan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0 in an emotional repeat of their 2008 victory in Beijing that again left the Americans in tears. Yukiko Ueno took a one-hitter into the sixth inning five days after her 39th birthday, and Japan snuffed out an American rally attempt with an acrobatic double play in the sixth inning. Mana Atsumi, the No. 9 batter, had a run-scoring infield hit in the fourth inning and Yamato Fujita lined an RBI single off Abbott in the fifth. Softball will not return to the Olympics until at least 2028. NBC’s Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start NBC Universal is still waiting to see if there will be a surge of interest in viewership for the Tokyo Summer Olympics. During each of the first three nights of coverage, viewership was down more than 30 percent compared to corresponding nights at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016. NBC’s audience this year was its largest on Sunday night, but that still represented a 43 percent drop from five years ago. Viewing habits for live television have changed dramatically in the past five years, so it’s difficult to determine how much NBC’s Olympics slump has to do with that, and how much with the underwhelming performance in Tokyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet earned nearly $57 billion; Visa, Starbucks gain from reopenings; Obama invests in NBA Africa, league says

Part 2 of International Bucket Getter & Massachusetts Basketball Legend Jordan Rezendes' Journey. We get into his Pro Career, which brought him from Germany to Hong Kong to Africa. Jordan provides some insight into what it is like to play for overseas clubs, the NBA Africa tournament / Covid Shutdown and Life in general. We really cant thank Jordan enough for spending the afternoon with us and being so candid about his path to the pros. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ballyearround/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballyearround/support

The NBA announced Monday that it has formed NBA Africa. The current enterprise value of NBA Africa is "nearly $1 billion! Who's behind it? What does this mean for Africa? Will there be a new wave of talent? It's been a while since we talked sports documentaries and this one is worth it! Q ball is the latest sports documentary series we are reviewing today. Mental health is on the menu today as we discuss how sometimes one person daily can be lifted by discussing mental health and mental fitness. 
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Here are our top stories in sports technology News Googles commitment to diversity Stories Jock MKT | Is a mobile app financial market based on fantasy sports metrics that allows users to buy and sell “shares” of athletes in real time, based on how they are performing — much as investors would with shares of real public companies on a stock exchange. The National Basketball Association | has formed its Africa business operation, luring investors and former players, including Dikembe Mutombo, Grant Hill and Junior Bridgeman. NeuroFlex | Records horizontal and vertical movement of the eyes and head movements and, within seconds, analyzes that data and generates a report which helps medical personnel diagnose and manage concussions. Funding News Collectibles app Rally Delta Trainer

After a sports hangover weekend the guys get into Quick Hits which covers Top Gun songs, the Dodgers righting the ship, the Braves having a big game and weekend, Aaron Rodgers' best fits, and how Adam Silver's NBA Africa remind Ross of "The Air Up There." The guys also talk about Chris' family being held up from finishing the Mighty Ducks trilogy because his daughter crapped her pants. To end the hour Erick Zamora breaks down how some fans will be fine with Julio Jones telling Atlanta he's done and some will have a big issue with it.

After a sports hangover weekend the guys get into Quick Hits which covers Top Gun songs, the Dodgers righting the ship, the Braves having a big game and weekend, Aaron Rodgers' best fits, and how Adam Silver's NBA Africa remind Ross of "The Air Up There." The guys also talk about Chris' family being held up from finishing the Mighty Ducks trilogy because his daughter crapped her pants. To end the hour Erick Zamora breaks down how some fans will be fine with Julio Jones telling Atlanta he's done and some will have a big issue with it.

In this episode, NBA MVP Finalist Joel Embiid joins Danny Green and Harrison Sanford as the Philadelphia 76ers get ready for the NBA Playoffs. Topics include: Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, Joel's bold comments in the media, Sam Hinkie, NBA Africa and his spending habits. Interview starts at 11:15 mark. The episode begins with Danny's comments on his personal improvement from last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Tyrese Maxey and capacity being expanded at Wells Fargo Center. Part 2 of our interview with Joel Embiid will air in our episode at the end of Round 1. This episode features extended audio not found on NBC Sports Philadelphia or YouTube airings. Enjoy our content throughout the season on our YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the show on social media on Instagram @InsideGreenRoom and Twitter @GreenRoomInside. Follow Danny Green on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Harrison Sanford on Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode, NBA MVP Finalist Joel Embiid joins Danny Green and Harrison Sanford as the Philadelphia 76ers get ready for the NBA Playoffs. Topics include: Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook, Joel's bold comments in the media, Sam Hinkie, NBA Africa and his spending habits. Interview starts at 11:15 mark. The episode begins with Danny's comments on his personal improvement from last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Tyrese Maxey and capacity being expanded at Wells Fargo Center. Part 2 of our interview with Joel Embiid will air in our episode at the end of Round 1. This episode features extended audio not found on NBC Sports Philadelphia or YouTube airings. Enjoy our content throughout the season on our YouTube channel. Be sure to follow the show on social media on Instagram @InsideGreenRoom and Twitter @GreenRoomInside. Follow Danny Green on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Harrison Sanford on Twitter and Instagram.

MaalGotItAll & Deuce Da OG, I mean the Gentleman, are back, its episode 15 & we jumping right into it with some Verzuz talk. Today's sports dialogue starts with LeBron's favorite topic right now, the new NBA Play In Tournament before visiting JCole & his placement on the NBA Africa squad, the Rwanda Patriots & of course we find our way to his The OffSeason project that just dropped. Words from the other 'Mal discusses Amerikkka's selfishness & segways us into gas in plastic bag talk, double bagged at that!! Floyd Money Mayweather makes his debut on Witcho Goof Ass this week & in Maal's favorite segment of Top5 we tell you our  Top5 rappers not on everybody's list which also comes with another disclaimer. Shoutout to Dom The Trainer & Aunt Becky &as always #SupportYourOwn cause #SupportIsImportant

Tanzania Basketball Coach, Bahati Mgunda anaongelea League ya Basketball Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-nhigula/support

1. NBA A. Hall of Fame Induction this weekend B. The new Kareem Abdul Jabbar social Justice award 3. J.Cole goes pro in NBA Africa! 2. NFL A. Bears don't need Anthony Miller point blank! B. Bridgewater critical of the panthers after his departure C. Thoughts on Ju'Wan James not being paid --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sidelinejunkies/message

In this episode, Trevor and Josh break down the tear Russell Westbrook has been on this year as well as his all-time triple-double record (0:46). Next, discuss Rapper J-Cole competing in the Basketball Africa League (11:44). Then, the guys react to the Jaylen Brown injury news that broke 1 hour prior to recording (16:15). Then, debate their MVP ballots featuring some surprise names (20:23). Lastly, its Trevor's turn at Win Share trivia (46:01)!If you enjoy the show or love basketball, subscribe and give us a 5-Star review! It is greatly appreciated. Twitter: @TwoPointersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwoPointersPodcastMusic courtesy of: Lakey Inspired https://www.youtube.com/c/LAKEYINSPIREDTPP Logo courtesy of: John Thorne https://www.johnharmonthorne.com/

Join us for another briefing in The War Room! On this episode, we'll discuss... - QB Pro Days and QB Draft rankings with Fred Perdue - MLB Opening Day - 17-game NFL schedule - NBA buyout market - The latest $300M+ MLB contract - Russell Westbrook's status quo - NBA Africa ...and MUCH more! "This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen." Don't miss it!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/war-room-sports-llc/message

Join us for another briefing in The War Room! On this episode, we'll discuss... - QB Pro Days and QB Draft rankings with Fred Perdue - MLB Opening Day - 17-game NFL schedule - NBA buyout market - The latest $300M+ MLB contract - Russell Westbrook's status quo - NBA Africa ...and MUCH more! "This portion of the revolution will not be televised, but EVERYBODY can listen." Don't miss it!!!

Jaydee, Mo, Ovie and BJ are all here during Week 15 of the NBA. Latest News: Draft date set (02:44) and NBA Africa league to make debut (06:15). Hot Or Not: The Nets have gone too far (10:56), Draymond Green claims he's the greatest ever defender (27:52) and what role will Andre Drummond play in LA? (37:27) Primetime Preview: The guys preview Nets @ Bulls (52:45) which you can watch this Sunday at 7pm on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports YouTube here: https://youtu.be/rlKI7fJumgE After show: Ovie and Mo continue their Drummond vs Howard debate (59:55)

BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier talk about the only potential threat to Gonzaga, The excitement and possibility with NBA Africa, video game Russ, and why you shouldn’t believe everything you read in the NBA hype machine.

Amadou Gallo Fall is the President of the Basketball Africa League, the premier men's basketball league on the continent. He has been at the helm of the game's transformation and acceleration in Africa for more than two decades notably as the founder of Sports for Education, Economic Development, an organization maximizing the impact of sports for social change and economic empowerment, and VP for NBA Africa. On the podcast he shares the story of his unlikely and almost forced journey in sports, and why he pursued a career using sports as a tool to uplift people from the most disadvantaged communities. Fall sees the Basketball Africa League as the natural culmination of all the works he and others have done throughout the years to elevate the image of basketball in Africa. He shares the vision of the league, its social and economic impact on the continent, as well as its organization and plans  We also explore the history, present impact and future prospects of basketball in Africa and the global game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in this week and learn how you can scale a business in different markets to launch your entrepreneurship journey. Listen to Victor Williams, a seasoned Mergers and Acquisitions expert. He has served in various banking institutions such as Standard Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, Goldman Sachs and now shares his knowledge of different African markets in scaling a business. NB: Victor Williams is currently the CEO of NBA Africa. This podcast interview was held in his previous role with Standard Bank Group as Head, Corporate & Investment Banking, Africa regions.

This week shooting coach, sports photographer & amateur referee Ed Saribatir tells his story from growing up in Turkey to meeting NBA legends! We talk legendary sports photos, Jr. NBA, Ed meeting Mutombo, Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra & Dirk Nowitzki at the NBA Africa game. https://sport.cards

Andy chats with Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike! Andy & Chiney talk about the ongoing shutdown of sports and its impact on the WNBA; Chiney tells us about her Nigerian roots, growing up in Houston, early basketball inspirations, her sisters Nneka & Erica, and memories of Kobe Bryant. PLUS, Chiney also discusses her achievements & future goals with NBA Africa, as well as her role as Vice President of the WNBA Players Association and how she's impacting the future of women's sports! Be sure to check out her podcast, "Certified Buckets"!

Sherrod talks with Director of Development for ESPN Films, Adam Neuhaus, about Sherrod's addiction to ESPN 30 for 30s, OJ Simpson being a great jobs creator, the start of NBA Africa, and the new 10-part Michael Jordan doc.

In this episode, David, Dau, and Henock talk sports! They discuss their personal experiences with sports as members of the diaspora. In addition, we talk about the larger institutions that dominate the sports world today. We discuss student athletes playing in the NCAA and March Madness along with the NBA and its new project - NBA Africa. As members of the African diaspora, do these sports institutions help or hurt our community at large? Tune in to hear our thoughts!To learn more about what we discussed, check out:The Democratic Republic of the Congo's last Ebola patient dischargedhttps://www.afro.who.int/news/democratic-republic-congos-last-ebola-patient-dischargedNote: As Corona Virus details continue to shift, additional testing could increase the number of reported cases in Africa. For detailed updates, follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) Africa page here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WHOAFRONCAA - Amateurism Policyhttp://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/amateurismNCAA goes back to court, defending its amateurism ruleshttps://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-ncaa-amateur-rules-20180903-story.htmlNBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africahttps://www.nba.com/article/2019/02/16/nba-fiba-announce-pro-league-africaShortly after the recording of this episode, the NCAA and NBA announced the following updates due Coronavirus concerns:https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/28893285/ncaa-tournaments-canceled-coronavirusAdam Silver says NBA suspension to last "at least 30 days," then will reassess situationhttps://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/03/12/adam-siver-says-nba-suspended-for-30-days/NBA postpones start of Basketball Africa League due to Coronavirus concernshttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/nba-postpones-start-of-basketball-africa-league-due-to-coronavirus-concerns.html

Sean Deveney breaks down the NBA trades and his story on Tacko Fall. He and Scott discuss who improved the most and why the Orlando Magic could be a perfect landing spot for Isiah Thomas. Plus Sean talks about his conversations with Tacko Fall and what his career be and how the league sees the benefit of Tacko as a ambassador, especially with NBA Africa being so important to the league.

On this week's podcast we review our Valentine week, and we discussed our Cuffin Season event with the PMB podcast. Earthkwak starts the pod off with his Captain Marvel & Avenger's End Game theory, from there we dive into The NFL and Colin as well as NBA Africa. As Always plenty of laughter and some good perspective. ENJOY Outro Song: Hamzaa Ft Wretch 32 - Breathing Africanist Email: africanistpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.africanistpod.com Facebook: The Africanist Podcast Hotline: 301-887-3375 Instagram & Twitter: @africanistpod SoundCloud: @the-africanist Mixcloud: Africanistpod

On this week's episode of the Blazer's Edge podcast Tara Bowen-Biggs and Danny Marang take a look back at the week that was; NBA Africa with Al-Farouq Aminu and the basketball savant Joel Embiid, Neil Olshey's "State of the Blazers Union" address with specific highlights such as; TPE value discussion, conspiracy theories, the real reason the Blazers let Ed Davis go, Olshey doing his best Jeff Goldblum impersonation, how Portland changed their offseason plan quite drastically Las Vegas Over/Under and more! IntroOpening commentsNBA AfricaJoel Embiid, basketball savantAl-Farouq Aminu did somethingOffseason workouts and developing skillsThe work players put in to develop their gameNeil Olshey interviewUnderstanding what Olshey was talking about with the TPE value and admitting they got it wrongConspiracy Theories! The real reasons the Blazers let Ed Davis goImpact on the big man rotationThe difference between trust and talentNeil Olshey goes Jeff Goldblum and finds a wayLooking back at getting CJ into the lineup early in his careerAdmitting mistakes that don’t matterOlshey states that Portland had 5 wings in mind- who could they have been?Overall reaction to the Olshey State of the UnionFavorite Blazers offseason memories of all timeBlazers over/under announced at 41.5 winsClosing commentsOutro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting people behind your idea is a must – and it not easy. Luckily, these good people know how. Meet the woman who went viral with her Nasty Woman t-shirt, an urban farmer repurposing the drug narrative to sell healthy greens and a Baltimore creative uplifting the youth. The head of basketball operations for NBA Africa and UCLA academic Gayle Northrup have something to add, too.

Coley recounts his night at the Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock show at Radio City Music Hall. Tyler breaks down that bum Jaylen Brown's performance during the NBA Africa game. Kyrie or Isaiah? It hard to say. John Wall & Stephen Jackson Instagrams are absolute must follows. The Timberwolves. That's all. The Timberwolves. Michael Porter Jr. and Marvin Bagley III are the future. OVO Fest,,, what is it. Jay Cutler. Lmao. Welcome back everybody!

Jaylen Brown puts on a show in Johannesburg, Isaiah Thomas expects to be ready for training camp, and Doc Rivers loses his front office role.

In this episode of the Locked On Nuggets podcast, I share some insight and analysis of Mudiay's performance in the NBA Africa exhibition game as well as talk about his press conference with the Denver media about that trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff McMenamin and Michael Kaskey-Blomain are back with more Sixers updates! Mike attended the Sixers beach bash over the weekend and gives an inside scoop on the event. We also discuss the extremely odd silence surrounding Joel Embiid's second surgery, the upcoming Sixers training camp roster, NBA Africa & more!  As always, you can follow us on the app Stitcher along with all your other favorite podcasts! If you like what we do, feel free to rate us as well! http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/state-of-independence-sixers-podcast?refid=stpr Follow the show on Twitter @76ersreport.

Kevin Rafuse, Tim Tompkins and Justin Cousart talk: Summer basketball which means Team USA and NBA Africa games. The Chris Camen reality show, Drive and Doogle, and your mailbag questionsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miss the sports talk you and your buddies talk about in the Barbershop or at the gym & bar well look no further then DA-Barbershop!!! For one hour a week join Hugo and McPree the new crew talking the biggest stories in the week in sports! MMA,ProWrestling,NBA,MLB,NFL,NCAA & More!!!   Our sports section offers coverage of local sporting events as well as state-wide competitions and national sports. The Hour Of Power In Sports radio program!    On the agenda tonight, Hugo and McPree talk about the AFC South and NFC North. We will preview those divisions in depth. UFC 190 Rousey vs. Correia, Danny Garcia in boxing action tonight, plus the NBA World vs. NBA Africa from earlier tonight!