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Ex-NFL Star David Bell Sues for $300M Over Alleged Botched Surgery

College Baseball Player, 18, Killed by Train in Tragic Accident

Running Community Mourns Sudden Death of Popular Influencer at 25

Staff Writer Los Angeles, CA Since 2020

James Okafor

NBA & Olympics Writer

NBA Olympics Basketball Analysis International Sports

1,183 articles

James Okafor covered four Olympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2021, and Paris 2024) before shifting his primary focus to the NBA. He played basketball at Marquette University and understands the game from the inside out. At Sports Central News, James writes the NBA Pulse column and returns to Olympic coverage whenever the Games roll around. His ability to connect basketball culture with broader international sports narratives makes him one of SCN's most versatile and widely read writers.

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Lindsey Vonn speaking at a press conference with a microphone and blurred background.

Lindsey Vonn Opens Up About Depression After Devastating Olympic Injury

Devin Booker in a white Suns #1 jersey gestures next to teammate Jalen Smith in a white Suns #12 jersey.

Devin Booker Demands Probe Into NBA Refs After Game 2 Meltdown

Steve Kerr in a navy blue jacket with a zipper, looking forward with a blurred crowd in the background.

TV Titans Clash in Epic Bidding War for Steve Kerr's Next Act

Kelly Stafford in a Lakers jersey and Matthew Stafford in a black hoodie sit courtside at a Lakers playoff game.

Kelly Stafford's Courtside Outburst Sparks Fan Fury During Lakers Playoff Game

Caitlin Clark in an Indiana Fever jersey holds a Wilson basketball and points at the camera.

WNBA's All-Clark TV Slate Sparks Fiery Debate Over Race and Ratings

Donald Trump in a navy suit and red tie speaks at a podium with "President of the United States" visible, with a crowd in the background.

Trump Sounds Alarm: College Sports Crisis Threatens Team USA's Olympic Dominance

Caitlin Clark in Indiana Fever jersey #22 and a Chicago Sky player in #5 on court.

Clark's TV Dominance Delivers Uncomfortable Reality Check to WNBA Critics

LeBron James in a yellow Lakers jersey with purple trim, looking up in a stadium.

Rich Paul Drops Bombshell: LeBron James Has 'At Least Two More Years' in the Tank

Golden Shuts Down Warriors Buzz, Commits to Florida Gators

Caitlin Clark in a white jacket speaks into a microphone at a press event.

Clark's Bold Claim: 'I'm the WNBA's Best Transition Player'

Ashley ShahAhmadi Steals the Show as NBC's Courtside Playoff Sensation

LeBron James in a Lakers jersey drives to the basket defended by a Rockets player in a white jersey.

LeBron's GOAT Case Grows Stronger After Dominant Playoff Start Without Stars