ESPN’s Dick Vitale diagnosed with cancer for 3rd time

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 13, 2023 | NBA

Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale says he has been diagnosed with cancer for a third time. Vitale tweeted Wednesday that he had surgery in Boston this week, and tests revealed that he has vocal cord cancer. He said he will undergo six weeks of...

P.E.I. player, arena manager weigh in on pro basketball league’s financial troubles

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 13, 2023 | NBA

A player on Charlottetown’s new pro basketball team is among those voicing concerns over the financial challenges of the new Eastern Canadian Basketball League.

Canada beats Puerto Rico to claim bronze at FIBA Women’s AmeriCup

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 10, 2023 | NBA

Less than a day after a heartbreaking loss to the United States in the women’s AmeriCup basketball tournament, Canada bounced back with an 80-73 victory over Puerto Rico in Sunday’s third-place final in León, Mexico.

Canada to face Puerto Rico for FIBA Women’s AmeriCup bronze after semifinal loss to U.S.

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 9, 2023 | NBA

The Canadian women’s basketball team will be playing for third place in the women’s AmeriCup, following a heartbreaking 67-63 semifinal loss to the United States on Saturday night.

Popovich, NBA’s winningest coach, signs 5-year contract to remain Spurs coach, president

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 9, 2023 | NBA

Gregg Popovich evidently doesn’t plan to leave the San Antonio Spurs anytime soon. The NBA’s winningest coach has signed a five-year contract to remain coach and president of the team, the Spurs announced Saturday.

Canada to face U.S. in FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals after win over Argentina

by seasonseats_a4t6g9 | Jul 8, 2023 | NBA

Nirra Fields scored a game-high 22 points along with eight rebounds in leading Canada to a 68-60 win over Argentina on Friday to advance to the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals in Léon, Mexico.