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Chicago Bulls

Also known as: the Bulls

2019-11-292026-08-21

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  1. December 2025
  2. The Namibian

    Chicago Bulls defeated Atlanta Hawks 152-150

    Source

    the Chicago Bulls edged the highest-scoring game of the NBA season so far, holding off a late rally in a tight clash against the Atlanta Hawks to prevail 152-150.

    Knicks' Brunson scores 47, Bulls edge Hawks epic
  3. May 2020
  4. The Namibian

    Chicago Bulls had archived footage documented by a production company with exclusive access

    Source

    the miniseries is laudable for its remarkable use of archived footage taken from a production company that had exclusive access to document the Chicago Bulls.

    A Love Letter To Michael Jordan
Sport

All Blacks must execute perfectly to beat Springboks in series

The News

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.

20 August 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. All Blacks must execute perfectly to beat Springboks in series

    Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.

    20 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 17 August

  1. All Blacks coach says SA series tougher than World Cup

    New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. South Africa injury concerns ahead of New Zealand Test

    South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 15 August

  1. New Zealand beats Bulls 50-19 in tour match

    Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 11 August

  1. New Zealand beats Sharks 54-0 in South Africa tour

    New Zealand scored eight tries to defeat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half, while the Sharks were depleted by Springbok call-ups and injuries.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 6 August

  1. South Africa and New Zealand begin extended rugby tour

    South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 July

  1. All Blacks coach confirms Mo'unga excluded from Springboks series

    All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa, as Mo'unga remains ineligible under national union eligibility rules until October due to his time playing club rugby in Japan.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 9 July

  1. Russell returns as Scotland faces South Africa in Pretoria

    Finn Russell, the 33-year-old flyhalf, returns to Scotland's team for a Nations Championship match against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday after missing a victory over Argentina due to a calf injury. Coach Gregor Townsend made three changes to the starting lineup as Scotland seek to end a nine-match losing streak against the four-time Rugby World Cup champions.

    9 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 20 June

  1. Hurricanes claim Super Rugby title with record 60-5 victory

    The Wellington Hurricanes defeated the Waikato Chiefs 60-5 in the Super Rugby final, securing their first title in a decade and setting a new record winning margin for the competition. The Hurricanes also broke season records for tries (113) and points (745).

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 6 June

  1. Knicks win 105-104, take 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Spurs

    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson made the go-ahead free throw as the Knicks withstood a fourth-quarter rally, with Victor Wembanyama missing a potential game-winner with two seconds remaining.

    6 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 3 May

  1. Sundowns extend South African league lead to five points

    Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0 on Sunday, with Iqraam Rayners among the scorers, stretching their South African Premiership lead to five points with three matches remaining. Sundowns have 64 points and Orlando Pirates have 59 with a game in hand.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. California man charged with attempted assassination of Trump

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday, along with two firearms offences. He was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives when he charged past a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 27 April

  1. Kenyan Sawe becomes first sub-two-hour marathon runner

    Sebastian Sawe, 31, ran 1hr 59min 30 sec in London on Sunday to become the first man to complete a marathon in under two hours in race conditions, breaking the previous record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. Second-placed Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha also broke the two-hour barrier in 1:59:41, with both runners wearing newly developed Adidas shoes weighing under 100 grammes.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. 31-year-old Californian arrested after shots fired at Washington press dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, California, was arrested after shots were fired inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night. Law enforcement officials said he told them he wanted to shoot officials in the Trump administration, and preliminary findings suggested he was targeting administration officials "likely" including President Donald Trump.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Wembanyama sets NBA record as Spurs beat Bulls

    Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and achieved the fastest double-double in NBA history in just 8 minutes 31 seconds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-110 overtime win against Detroit.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 March

  1. OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies after cancer battle

    Leonid Radvinsky, the Ukrainian-American billionaire who bought OnlyFans in 2018 and served as its majority shareholder, has died aged 43 after a long battle with cancer. The company, which reported US$1.41 billion in revenues in 2024 and 377.5 million global users, was reportedly in talks for a sale valuing it at around US$5.5 billion.

    25 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 6 March

  1. LeBron James breaks NBA field goal record despite Lakers loss

    LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals with a first-quarter fadeaway jumper, though the Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old also sustained a left elbow injury in the fourth quarter but returned for the final minutes.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 February

  1. Pistons beat Raptors despite suspensions ahead of All-Star break

    The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 2 February

  1. NBA roundup: Knicks beat Lakers, extend winning streak

    The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.

    2 February 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 26 January

  1. US immigration agents' shooting sparks Minneapolis protests

    Federal ICE agents shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday; protests have since spread across US cities with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calling on President Trump to remove federal immigration agents from the city, while the Trump administration defends the shooting and faces criticism from some Republican officials and 60+ Minnesota businesses.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Springboks meet All Blacks in USA for first time

    World champion South Africa will face New Zealand in a four-match series in 2026, with the deciding Test taking place in Baltimore on September 12—the first time these rivals have played in the United States. The first three matches will be held in South Africa, with the second Johannesburg Test featuring a double-header of men's and women's rugby.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

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