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# nba - Saturday 4 April, 2020
Lakers great Kobe Bryant posthumously inducted into Hall of Fame
‘We wish he was here with us to celebrate, but it’s definitely the peak of his NBA career,’ his wife Vanessa said.
# nba - Friday 20 March, 2020
Celtics star Smart and two LA Lakers test positive for Covid-19
Marcus Smart revealed his diagnosis via social media.
# nba - Tuesday 17 March, 2020
Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets players diagnosed with COVID-19
He confirmed to The Athletic website he had tested positive for the virus.
# nba - Monday 16 March, 2020
CDC recommendation suggests lengthy sports shut-down
The NBA and other major sports leagues in the United States could be idle for longer than initially anticipated.
# nba - Saturday 14 March, 2020
Contrite Gobert pledges $500k after Covid-19 diagnosis
The French star had performatively touched all microphones in front of him to make light of the coronavirus prevention measures.
Mavericks and Suns go ahead with postponed NBA match - on e-sports stream
Is this the immediate future of sports?
# nba - Friday 13 March, 2020
NBA stars chip in with $100,000 each for support staff at their respective teams' home venues
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Love have come up big for staff at the Bucks and Cavs’ home arenas amid the suspension of the NBA season.
NBA season won't resume for 'at least' 30 days - Commissioner
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed he expected the season not to resume for at least a month.
# nba - Thursday 12 March, 2020
NBA suspended after Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus
The NBA became the latest major sporting league to take measures to curb the spread of the virus as it called a halt to action.
# nba - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Nets stun LeBron's Lakers as Celtics clinch playoffs spot
Tuesday saw the Los Angeles Lakers fall as the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics won.
# nba - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
Nuggets hand Giannis-less Bucks third straight loss, Raptors roar
The slumping Milwaukee Bucks lost again, while defending champions the Toronto Raptors topped the Utah Jazz on Monday.
# nba - Saturday 7 March, 2020
LeBron James becomes third player in NBA history to score 34,000 points
The LA Lakers star improved his career points haul against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
# nba - Friday 6 March, 2020
Steph Curry drops 23 points on comeback from four-month injury lay-off
The Golden State Warriors were beaten by the Toronto Raptors on Curry’s return.
# nba - Thursday 5 March, 2020
Milwaukee Bucks rebound from loss by crushing Indiana Pacers
The win takes the league leaders to 53 wins and nine losses this season.
# nba - Wednesday 4 March, 2020
Anthony Davis goes big as Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James contributed 22 points en route to the victory.
# nba - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Miami magic downs Giannis' high-flying Bucks, Harden excels but Rockets fall to shock defeat
Heat locked down Giannis, while RJ Barrett led the New York Knicks past Houston.
# nba - Wednesday 26 February, 2020
'The kid is special' - LeBron outduels Zion as Lakers claim sixth straight win
A season-high 40 points from LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers extend their winning streak in the NBA.
# nba - Monday 24 February, 2020
Tearful Michael Jordan commemorates 'little brother' Kobe Bryant
Shaquille O’Neal also spoke while Beyonce performed at a memorial event held at the Staples Centre.
LeBron James leads Lakers over Celtics in thriller
While the Los Angeles team won by just two points, the Toronto Raptors scored a team-high 46-point victory against the Indiana Pacers.
# nba - Friday 21 February, 2020
Philadelphia need overtime to see off Brooklyn and maintain impressive home run
Joel Embiid scored 39 points in the Sixers’ overtime victory.
# nba - Monday 17 February, 2020
'We'll never see another player like Kobe' - Bryant honoured as Team LeBron win NBA All-Star game
Kawhi Leonard was awarded the new Kobe Bryant MVP award.
# nba - Saturday 15 February, 2020
'I don't think it was me' - NBA rookie breaks backboard of the net after powerful dunk
The rim was left askew after the New Orleans Pelicans player threw down a pass.
# nba - Friday 14 February, 2020
Clippers' George fined $35k for post-game comments, Zion drops 32 in career high
Paul George’s comments about NBA officials proved costly as he was penalised on Thursday.
# nba - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Raptors' 15-game winning streak ended, Giannis-less Bucks fall and LeBron stars
The defending NBA champions finally lost on another busy night of NBA action.
# nba - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Zion soars to 31, Simmons helps 76ers see off Clippers
The Pelicans’ number one draft pick is in sensational form after recovering from a nightmare knee injury.
# nba - Saturday 8 February, 2020
'It cost us the f*****g game': Damian Lillard furious as late missed call denies Blazers
Late no-call hands Utah Jazz controversial 117-114 win.
# nba - Friday 7 February, 2020
Team LeBron and Team Giannis pick squads for NBA All-Star Game
In last night’s action, Russell Westbrook scored 41 points as the Houston Rockets defeated the LA Lakers 121-11
# nba - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
LeBron inspires Lakers against Spurs, Bucks win again
The Milwaukee Bucks took down the New Orleans Pelicans before the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
# nba - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
George inspires Clippers to win over Spurs, Heat coast to 76ers victory
It was a busy night of NBA action.
# nba - Sunday 2 February, 2020
LeBron leads Lakers to victory, Irving sprains knee in Nets loss
The Brooklyn Nets were left to worry about Kyrie Irving as LeBron James and Damian Lillard turned in top performances in the NBA.
# nba - Friday 31 January, 2020
Young stars in shock win, Clippers honour Lakers legend Bryant and Raptors roar on
A wrap of Thursday’s NBA action.
# nba - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
Embiid wears 24 and scores 24 as Kobe tribute, while emotional Shaq remembers former team-mate
Bryant’s hometown team the Philadelphia 76ers displayed Bryant’s number 33 Lower Merion High School jersey before last night’s game.
Body of Kobe Bryant identified as thousands gather for vigil to 'world's greatest basketball player'
Investigators are still working to identify the five remaining bodies from the helicopter crash.
# nba - Monday 27 January, 2020
'It's a great memory to treasure' - The Dubliner who once went toe-to-toe with Kobe Bryant
Emmet Donnelly guarded the NBA legend during a high school game.
Teen sensation Williamson, Lillard and Young among those to offer light on dark day for NBA
The tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in a helicopter crash led to a sombre Sunday in the NBA.
'Words can't describe the pain': Tributes paid to basketball star Kobe Bryant following his death
The 41-year old was killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles on Sunday.
# nba - Sunday 26 January, 2020
LeBron 'happy to be in any conversation with Kobe' after passing his points tally
Lakers star LeBron James recounted how Kobe Bryant inspired him after overtaking the NBA icon.
# nba - Thursday 23 January, 2020
Teenage NBA sensation backed to continue shining after dazzling debut
The number one overall draft pick, Zion Williamson, belatedly made his regular-season bow following knee surgery.
# nba - Wednesday 22 January, 2020
Clippers edge Mavs after Leonard and Doncic shoot 36 apiece
Leonard got the better of Doncic on a brilliant first-half dunk and the final scoreboard.
# nba - Tuesday 21 January, 2020
Celtics hand Lakers 'butt-whipping', Simmons 'ridiculously dominant' in Philly win
An epic Monday in the NBA served up surprise losses, overtime thrillers and brilliant displays from Ben Simmons and Damian Lillard.
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Poll: Did the FAI make the right call replacing Mick McCarthy with Stephen Kenny?
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland yesterday announced that Stephen Kenny will take over as manager of the Irish football team immediately.
Kenny was due to take over from Mick McCarthy in August following the Euro 2020 campaign but the postponement of the tournament has hastened that move, with the former Dundalk manager taking over immediately.
Kenny paid tribute to McCarthy’s contribution to Irish football. McCarthy also gave Kenny his blessing and wished him well in his career as manager of the team.
So today we’re asking you: Did the FAI make the right call replacing Mick McCarthy with Stephen Kenny?
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Wood Quay veteran, hero of the Liberties: John Gallagher's death has deprived Dublin of one of its champions
By Donal Fallon
Gallagher, who passed away recently, kept Dublin and the Liberties in his heart.
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