For several weeks the Bluff City has served as the backdrop for an exciting new independent film. “Hoop Street” is a compelling drama that not only entertains but also carries a powerful message. It follows the journey of a hot-headed teenager who, after being expelled from his high school basketball team, must conquer his inner…
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New Orleans Music Collective Releases Smooth Like A Pelican
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A new song, “SMOOTH LIKE A PELICAN”, written and produced by an all-star group of New Orleans musicians and producers, has just been released in time to drive fan excitement for the second half of the basketball season. The song is the first single distributed by glbl wrmng Records and features the brass band talents…
Netflix Documentary ‘The Redeem Team’ Premieres October 7
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For the first time, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Netflix have collaborated for this riveting and nostalgic celebratory look at the iconic 2008 US Olympic Men’s Basketball victory. Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the Olympic…
Melbourne to Host International Basketball Federation World Cup Asian Qualifiers
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Melbourne will soon welcome back the Australian Boomers for their first games on home soil since making history at the Tokyo Olympics by claiming their first ever medal. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula announced Melbourne has won the right to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup Asian Qualifiers at…
More Basketball Headed to Regional Victoria in 2022
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More basketball games are bouncing into regional Victoria in January 2022 as part of a festival of women’s basketball, with seven additional WNBL fixtures confirmed for Ballarat and Traralgon. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula has confirmed the extra games will complement four WNBL matches in the regions, four WNBL matches across…
Sydney Freeland to Direct Rez Ball
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Sydney Freeland (Drunktown’s Finest, Deidra & Laney Rob a Train, Reservation Dogs) is set to direct the coming-of-age sports drama Rez Ball about Native American basketball produced by Wise Entertainment and The SpringHill Company is heading to Netflix. Inspired by Michael Powell’s critically acclaimed nonfiction sports novel Canyon Dreams, as well as the groundbreaking New…
Victorian Good Friday Racing Ban to be Repealed
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Victorian racing will be brought into line with sports including Australian football, rugby league and basketball with a ban on Good Friday racing to be repealed.
Month of Basketball for Victoria in 2021
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Victoria will be the home of the National Basketball League next year, hosting an exclusive four-week NBL Melbourne Hub featuring all nine NBL teams from 20 February. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Jaclyn Symes has confirmed that Victoria has secured the basketball bonanza which will see 39 games of the NBL regular…