Long before Stephen Curry's "night, night," Usain Bolt's "lightning bolt," Cristiano Ronaldo's "siiii" and Serena Williams' "c-walk," late NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo captivated crowds with his "finger ...

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The NBA has lost one of its all-time greats. Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, famous for his finger-wagging taunt and shot-blocking prowess, died of brain cancer on Monday, the association ...

Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame NBA center, who was a towering defender on the court and an ambassador for the game off of it, has died from brain cancer. He was 58. The NBA confirmed Mutombo’s ...

Caitlin Clark has spent the first four games of the 2026 season reminding everyone what a healthy, confident version of her looks like. The scoring records. The assists. The clutch fourth quarters.

Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo may not have gotten permission from Dikembe Mutombo to use the retired shot-blocking star's finger-wag celebration, but Mutombo says Biyombo "really doesn't need ...

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark delivered another memorable moment during Sunday’s victory over the Seattle Storm, combining elite play with a playful tribute to NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. The ...

(CNN) — Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.