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Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking skill and famed finger wave, dies at 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

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American sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway

American sprinter Noah Lyles has confirmed that he tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week and ran in Thursday night’s 200-meter race anyway.

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NBA and Denver Police ‘looking into’ reported incident involving brother of two-time MVP Nikola Jokić

A spokesperson says the NBA is “looking into” an apparent incident involving Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s brother, Strahinja Jokić, which happened after the Nuggets won their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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Cat adoption group supports Buffalo Bills kicker

A no-kill, non-profit cat adoption agency in Western New York says it has received over $150,000 of pledged donations since declaring support for Buffalo Bills placekicker Tyler Bass, calling him a “Cat Dad.”