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          Huupe Mini: inventors have high hopes for smaller version of smart basketball hoop

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          SportJuly 17, 2024
          Stephen Curry of USA drives towards the basket during the game between the UAE and Australia in a practice game for the Paris Olympics as part of the USA Basketball Showcase 2024. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          OlympicsJuly 16, 2024
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          SportJuly 13, 2024
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          OlympicsJuly 13, 2024
          LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, in action for the USA during their win over Canada in Las Vegas before the team flies to Abu Dhabi ahead of two further exhibition matches ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics. Getty Images

          Lebron James and Team USA fly out to Abu Dhabi after win over Canada

          SportJuly 11, 2024
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          SportApril 19, 2024
          Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been named in the USA Olympic team and will be part of the squad to play two exhibition matches in Abu Dhabi. AP

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          SportApril 18, 2024
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          SportNovember 05, 2023
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          MoneyOctober 30, 2023
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          SportOctober 08, 2023
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          SportOctober 06, 2023
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