January 26, 2026

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Dončić Returns to Dallas, Powers Lakers Past Mavericks in 116–110 Win

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Luka Dončić delivered a commanding performance on his return to Dallas, scoring 33 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116–110 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The game marked Dončić’s first appearance in Dallas since the dismissal of the executive who sanctioned his trade, underscoring both personal and competitive significance....

LeBron James’ 1,297-Game Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ends at 40, Says ‘We Won — That’s What Matters’

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LeBron James’ incredible run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season scoring games ended on Thursday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 123–120. The 40-year-old NBA legend finished with eight points but delivered the game-winning assist, insisting the streak didn’t matter. “We won,” he said, as fans marked the end of a historic era....

D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Appointed Head Coach of Hive BC in U.S. League

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has been appointed head coach of Hive BC in the U.S. Unrivaled Basketball League. The 32-year-old led D’Tigress to AfroBasket titles in 2023 and 2025 and a historic Olympic quarterfinal berth, becoming the first African coach to manage in the U.S. women’s pro league....

D’Tigers Finish 5th at AfroBasket 2025 as Angola Lift Record 12th Title

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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place with a 3–1 record, showing promise despite falling short of the medal rounds. Angola cemented their continental dominance by winning a record 12th AfroBasket title, while Mali celebrated their best-ever finish with silver....

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown....

D’Tigress Conquer Senegal, Reach Afrobasket Final — Unbeaten Run Hits 28

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress powered past Senegal in a thunderous semifinal to seal their spot in the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final, extending their unbeaten run in Africa to 28 games and edging closer to a historic fifth straight continental crown....

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