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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1946, Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1978, Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 1989, Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player was born. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2012, Warren Jabali, American basketball player (born 1946) passed away. In 2024, Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

China sports brands score NBA stars to assist global ambitions

Toronto Sun

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July 3, 2026

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Firms like ANTA, the organizers of Irving's Chengdu fan meet last week, have upped their international profile in recent years, building upon their success at home to make headway overseas.

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 1, 2026

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ANTARA News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Project B Appoints Former NBA Player and Executive Landry Fields as Head of Men's Basketball

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

NBA Draft 2026 on Sling TV: Here’s How To Watch the Two-Day Event Online Without Cable

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NewsOne

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· Jul 6, 2026

A Listing Of Some Of The Best NBA Nicknames of All-Time

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Lakers Nation

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· Jul 9, 2026

Former Spurs Staffer Confirms Gregg Popovich Blocked Kawhi Leonard Trade To Lakers

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SNY

· Jun 21, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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USA TODAY Sports

· Jul 11, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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The Hill

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· Jul 13, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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Awful Announcing

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mike Breen, Tim Legler, and Richard Jefferson should stabilize ESPN’s NBA booth

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

Is Sports Prop Firm Trading the Next Big Trading Opportunity?

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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· Mar 12, 2026

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Vogue

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 12, 2026

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