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Kyrie Irving’s recent conversion puts a spotlight on athletes observing Ramadan

By Joseph Hammond — May 6, 2021
(RNS) — Both amateur and professional athletes across the country must figure out how to continue competing well as they fast during the month of Ramadan.

Conquering NBA fans’ hearts, Tacko Fall shows how sports bring us together

By Simran Jeet Singh — July 9, 2019
(RNS) — The love shown to a Senegalese Muslim basketball player — in a political moment of immense anti-immigrant, anti-black and anti-Muslim bigotry — shows us what a politically useful function sports can serve.

Why basketball is Muslims’ favorite sport

By Omar Sacirbey — May 18, 2012

(RNS) Muslims' love of basketball is manifesting itself in Muslim basketball leagues and tournaments across the country, and is even recognized by the country’s major Islamic organizations, which are often criticized for being out of touch with Muslim youth. By Omar Sacirbey.

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