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
"He is the biggest athlete we've had in the history of our country, by far," said Lopez, who ranked NBA basketballer Pau Gasol and World Cup-winning footballer Andres Iniesta just behind.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024
Last Monday, Australian wheelchair basketballer Lachlin Dalton landed a decisive shot from outside the arc to dramatically shatter England's gold-medal hopes.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2022
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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