basketballer
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She said the issue hit close to home since her wife, retired Spanish basketballer Marta, is still in the process of seeking US citizenship.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
A shortlist of three contenders - snowboarder Mia Brookes, archer Penny Healey and wheelchair basketballer Charlie McIntyre - has been named for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2023
The 24-year-old has three wins on his professional boxing record against fellow social media star AnEson Gib, ex-NBA basketballer Nate Robinson and mixed-martial-artist Ben Askren.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2021
Ali might have been a professional basketballer, having once been good enough to earn a scholarship to a private college in California.
From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2019
As a basketballer Mitchell understood the importance of transition, when the ball changes hands from one team to the other, which has become the foundation of the modern All Blacks’ style of play.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2018
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