Compassionate cop pays for teen's gym membership after responding to trespassing call
Police Officer Mario Valenti's offer to help a teenager who kept sneaking into X-Sport Fitness to play basketball has drawn praise.
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Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
'Your heart smiles': Friends cheer on 7-year-old until he makes a shot on the basketball court
"Let's go, Andrew. Let's go!" Those were the encouraging words from students as their friend made several attempts to score a bucket.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
The Kobe Bryant KB24 NFT Art Collection to Donate All Proceeds to Charity
The highly anticipated KB24 NFT art collection has opened for presale reservations to the general public and it’s sure to be the hottest.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
Kind gesture from a neighbour nets teen basketballer the attention of LeBron James
The story of a north Edmonton community joining forces to gift a young basketball player a net spread far and wide even to the king himself.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 27, 2021
Tokyo Olympics showcases robot basketball player -drains threes and half-court bombs
During the halftime show, Toyota brought back its basketball-shooting CUE robot for a special demonstration of 3-point shooting prowess.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 13, 2021
16-Year-Old Jalen Lewis Becomes Youngest American Pro Basketball Player Ever
Jalen Lewis, a 16-year-old 5-star center, has reportedly signed a contract with the new Overtime Elite league
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2021
Missed the game-winning three pointer? Bulk up with breakfast
Parents around the world have long told us that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Soon, basketball coaches may join them.
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