NBA

Michael Jordan ‘Last Dance’ jersey to be auctioned

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 06:00

A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, is set to be auctioned off in September for an estimated $3-5 million, Sotheby's announced Wednesday.

The iconic red Chicago Bulls jersey, with Jordan's number 23 on the back, is only the second worn by the star during his six championships to be sold at auction.

Harlem Globetrotters to stage shows in Istanbul

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 08/07/2022 - 06:00

World famous American exhibition basketball team Harlem Globetrotters will stage shows in Istanbul's Ülker Arena Hall on Oct. 22 and 23, Demirören News Agency has reported.

"The magicians of the hoop will stage two shows," the agency highlighted.

Many online ticket sites have announced the shows, but the tickets have not been on sale yet.

Dragić reuniting with national team to defend EuroBasket title

Published by The Slovenia Times on Sat, 08/06/2022 - 00:46

Ljubljana – Slovenian basketball star Goran Dragić has decided to rejoin the Slovenian men’s team to defend the 2017 title at this year’s EuroBasket in what is a change of heart after bidding his teammates farewell. As team captain Dragić played a major role in Slovenia’s becoming the European basketball champion five years ago.

Teacher changed lives of youth by forming hockey team

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 06/24/2022 - 06:00

A physical education teacher has changed the lives of young people in Istanbul's Esenyurt district by forming a hockey team with athletes who had never heard of the name of the sport before.

The fate of the district changed in 2013 when Ercan Tekin, a former hockey player and an idealist teacher, was appointed to a secondary school in Esenyurt after graduating from the university.

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