More Than A Game: London
October 30 2009
Over the summer LeBron James went on a worldwide tour to promote his movie, More Than A Game, and the bigger message that for those who play, basketball is more than a game. It’s an identity, a means of personal expression. It’s a way of life. And when we recognize the value of the game beyond the confines of the court, we do more than improve our game; we improve our world.
In London, Sport Action Zone, in partnership with Nike and the NBA, will provide a new basketball legacy program offering facilities, training, coaching and opportunities for young people across the capital.
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Stand Up Speak Up
October 30 2009
Launched in 2005, Stand Up Speak Up raised the issue of racism on the football pitch on an international stage. The symbol, black and white interlocking wristbands, was worn across Europe and by top footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.
All told, five million wristbands we ...
Homeless World Cup- The Championship
September 23 2009
Though the teams may be gone and the army barrack tents where they stayed taken down, the energy remains. Relive the grit and glory of the final match- Ukraine v Portugal. The Ukraine pulled it out in a closely-contested match, where one teams goal always seemed to meet with a counter goal ...
Homeless World Cup- Behind the Scenes
September 11 2009
The Homeless World Cup may be over (Ukraine took the cup over Portugal in the finals), but the fun continues. Take a look as Buddy goes behind the scenes with Malawi team to check out their digs during the tournament.
Homeless World Cup- Meet the Players
September 11 2009
Fierce footballers on the pitch, catch the video and check out the player profiles at www.homelessworldcup.org to get a sense of what the players of the 2009 Homeless World Cup are like off the pitch.
Homeless World Cup- A Taste of the Gl ...
September 10 2009
Fueled by the energy on the pitch, Buddy tries to get in on the action.
In other Homeless World Cup action- Nigeria, Brazil, Denmark, Kyrgyzstan and Argentina sit atop their respective groups while the other three are locked in ties. For the most up-to-date results, go to www.homelessworldc ...