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Biden rips Russia as US star jailed for 9 years

Hours after begging a Russian court for its sentence to “not end my life” an American star has been given some devastating news.

Michael Jordan has paid tribute to the legendary Bill Russell. Photo: Getty Images

‘Lost a legend’: Jordan, NBA in mourning

Basketball’s greatest winner and one of the most influential figures in American sporting history has died aged 88.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Matthew Dellavedova of Australia warms up ahead of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between China and the Australia Boomers at John Cain Arena on July 03, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Delly’s shock new NBA move confirmed

Aussie star Matthew Dellavedova is heading back to America after signing a deal that will see him play for a third NBA franchise.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans sits on the bench before a game against the Washington Wizards during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

$275m star’s contract clause goes viral

The basketball world has gone into a spin after a star, previously fat-shamed, had his contract leaked showing a wild weight clause.

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LADERA RANCH, CA - JULY 19: Dream Vision forward Makur Maker looks on during the adidas Gauntlet Finale on July 19, 2018 at the Ladera Sports Center in Ladera Ranch, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mystery surrounds 211cm Aussie giant

Giant Australian phenomenon Makur Maker has a big decision to make as he weighs up the next step on his journey to being an NBA star.

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6 OCT 1992: USA BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS MICHAEL JORDAN (MIDDLE) SCOTTIE PIPPEN (LEFT) AND CLIDE DREXLER (RIGHT) ACKNOWLEDGE THE CROWD AFTER RECEIVING THEIR GOLD MEDALAS MEMBERS OF THE DREAM TEAM DURING THE 1992 BARCELONA OLYMPICS IN BARCELONA, SPAIN. Man

Tape busts Jordan conspiracy wide open

Newly revealed audio of Michael Jordan talking about his most hated rival appears to cast doubt over his recent claims in The Last Dance.

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9 Feb 1997: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls smiles on the court during the NBA All-Star Practice at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.The East defeated the West 132-120 .

Savage Jordan burnt ‘garbage’ rookie

Despite being out of the game for over a year, NBA star Michael Jordan returned to the court and put a cocky youngster in his place.

26/05/1998 PIRATE: 26/05/1998 PIRATE: 25May98- Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan walks off the court after he missed Chicago's final shot against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 96-94 to even the series at two games apiece. (AP).p/r /basketball

Jordan betrayal ‘broke every code’

An former NBA star has torched Michael Jordan over the legend’s casual character assassinations of teammates in his new documentary.

Jordan called out over six doco ‘lies’

NBA legend Michael Jordan’s hit documentary has rubbed a lot of stars the wrong way. Six fibs he’s accused of telling, show exactly why.

Basketball - Chicago Bulls v Seattle SuperSonics 1996 NBA game 4 finals match Michael Jordan with Mike Mathis. USAusa referee

Jordan swore AFL coach to secrecy

Michael Jordan forced an AFL coach to be silent more than 20 years ago after he witnessed an ugly incident featured in The Last Dance.

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Steph Curry joins Boyfriends of Instagram for wife Ayesha.

NBA star reduced to Boyfriends of Instagram

NBA superstar Steph Curry has outed himself as an Instagram accessory as his wife showed off her stunning post-baby figure.

LOS ANGELES - 1988: Charles Barkley #34 of the Philadelphia 76ers stands on the court during the 1988-1989 NBA season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

Charles Barkley played NBA game drunk

NBA icon Charles Barkley has revealed he played a game for Philadelphia drunk after the 76ers backflipped on a deal to trade him.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 4, 1997 former Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan sticks out his tongue as he goes past Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz during game two of the NBA Finals at the United Center in Chicago, IL. - Michael Jordan believes the Chicago Bulls 1990s NBA dynasty would have stayed together for at least one more season if team chiefs had backed coach Phil Jackson. The retired legend made his comments in the last chapter of hit documentary

Jordan accused of ‘complete, blatant lie’

Michael Jordan has been accused of trying to pull the wool over people’s eyes during his headline-grabbing documentary The Last Dance.

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9 Feb 1999: Brent Barry #31 of the Chicago Bulls waits on the court during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 87-71. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

Nightmare that followed Jordan’s Bulls

Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls were the most dominant team in the NBA, but it all fell apart after their sixth championship.

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