London Lions fall short as Skyliners Frankfurt hold off second-half comeback
London Lions fell to an 81-76 defeat against Skyliners Frankfurt at the Copper Box Arena on Thursday night, despite producing a strong second-half comeback […]
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London Lions make history against Portland Trail Blazers in landmark NBA meeting
London Lions became the first British club to face NBA opposition but suffered a 119-66 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon. London […]
SLB Weekend Roundup: Riders Edge Eagles in Thriller, Surrey Stun Lions
It was a weekend of tight finishes and statement victories across Super League Basketball, with four games delivering drama and shifting the Championship landscape. […]
Lions’ EuroCup Agony Continues as Moulare’s Buzzer-Beater Steals Victory in France
Bourg-en-Bresse 86-85 London Lions The London Lions endured another agonising EuroCup defeat on Wednesday night, falling 86-85 to JL Bourg-en-Bresse after Assemian Moulare’s three-pointer […]
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NBA Opening Night Set for 20 October as New Season Nears
The 2026–27 NBA regular season will begin on Tuesday, 20 October, with three games launching the new campaign. Boston Celtics visit Detroit Pistons in […]
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Brewers Beat Dodgers to Take 2–0 Lead in NL Championship Series
The Milwaukee Brewers moved two victories away from the World Series after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7–4 in Game 2 of the National […]
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Last-Second Field Goal Gives Jaguars London Win Over Eagles
Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired to give the Jacksonville Jaguars a dramatic 19–17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at […]
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