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California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: Young officials offer hope for the future in high school sports

Young former players are joining the ranks of high school sports officials, helping address a shortage and offering hope that more ex-players will become officials.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Mom, dad, brother played at Pauley Pavilion; Brayden Kyman gets his chance Saturday

The Kyman family's multi-generational athletic legacy culminates with Brayden Kyman playing at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, continuing a tradition of football and volleyball excellence.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

The one defender Tre Johnson could never shake was his dad

Tre Johnson hears a voice when he plays basketball. It's his own. He won't reveal what he says but does mention the self-talk is exclusively negative. Johnson picks at himself, always looking for more - even if he is playing well. At times, Johnson hears his voice differently. It echoes of his father's. He heard Richard Johnson Jr.'s gravelly tone all the time growing up, often cutting through crowded gyms and empty blacktops.
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#basketball
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
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St. Mary's grad Barrett starts Poland hoops career, while Cowels of Santa Clara is a veteran in Europe

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
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'Expensive Basketball' highlights some of the game's legendary players and moments

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
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Teammates, friends mourn Scarborough basketball star in the making | CBC News

fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

St. Mary's grad Barrett starts Poland hoops career, while Cowels of Santa Clara is a veteran in Europe

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

'Expensive Basketball' highlights some of the game's legendary players and moments

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Teammates, friends mourn Scarborough basketball star in the making | CBC News

fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Parker to begin coaching with France U17 team

I've been thinking about coaching for two years now, telling myself it's the next step for me. I miss being on the court, the adrenaline, the challenge,
France news
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

What does '67' mean? Dictionary.com's 2025 word of the year has no definition

Dictionary.com named "67" the 2025 Word of the Year; the slang, from Skrilla's song, became a viral TikTok trend adopted widely by youth.
Music
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Justin Bieber Is a Twitch Streamer Now?

Justin Bieber launched a Twitch stream featuring basketball, billiards, and a home sportsplex, promising near-daily live sessions and teasing his Coachella headlining show.
fromEssentiallySports
1 month ago

EssentiallySports Appoints Ashley Reid to Lead Socials Strategy

What makes Reid a slam dunk for the role is her rare combination of real athletic experience and creative expertise. A professional basketball player, she most recently made her mark on the NBA's Digital and Social team, where she played a key role in shaping the league's on-site coverage strategy, traveling to major events to capture viral moments and produce real-time digital content across multiple platforms.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Pacers Aaron Nesmith Among Group Founding Off Court, A Player-Owned Social Platform

INDIANAPOLIS - When it came to the current landscape of social media, three NBA players had enough. Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, and Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard realized that while athletes are dominant forces anywhere they post content, platforms owned by others got the benefits. That's how the idea for Off Court came to be.
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New York Knicks
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Just "Let's Remember Some Guys" | Defector

Preserve the phrase Let's Remember Some Guys; use it plainly to honor overlooked athletes rather than awkward, novel alternatives.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago

From the basketball court to the villa: How Pepe Garcia found his way to Love Island

Former pro basketball player Jose "Pepe" Garcia played through a bleeding foot injury and limped to compete fiercely in a Love Island 3-on-3 basketball game.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

'28 L.A. hoops to start ahead of opening ceremony

MIES, Switzerland -- Basketball at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will start two days before the opening ceremony for those Games, organizers confirmed Wednesday. FIBA, the sport's global governing body, said that it has reviewed a revised basketball schedule for Los Angeles and that games will begin on July 12, 2028 -- ahead of the July 14 opening ceremony. It is unclear if the men's tournament, the women's tournament or both will start before the official opening.
World news
fromDefector
3 months ago

The Defector Era Of 'Nothing But Respect' Is Here, With Maitreyi Anantharaman And David Roth | Defector

As the WNBA is rounding the corner into the final playoff push, we spent the bulk of this week's episode talking through several of the more interesting W storylines, including what makes the Atlanta Dream cool, the exhausting spectacle of Dildogate, and how Maitreyi sold her book.
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#john-wall
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Waiver wire: Sims steps up for depleted Fever backcourt

Saniya Rivers has transitioned from the starting lineup, finding success off the bench and delivering solid numbers in points, assists, steals, and blocks.
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#wnba
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
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'We know how to weather storms': How the Aces saved their WNBA season

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Newton's Veronica Burton continues to make case for WNBA's Most Improved Player award

fromESPN.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

'We know how to weather storms': How the Aces saved their WNBA season

fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Newton's Veronica Burton continues to make case for WNBA's Most Improved Player award

#nba
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
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2025-26 NBA milestones: Landmarks to watch this season for LeBron, Jokic and others

Toronto
fromRaptors Republic
3 months ago

Chris Boucher signs $3.3 million contract with Boston Celtics

Chris Boucher signs a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, marking the end of the 2019 Raptors championship team's presence in Toronto.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Celtics reportedly sign veteran big man Chris Boucher to 1-year deal

Chris Boucher signed a one-year contract with the Celtics after being a record-holding player off the bench for the Raptors.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
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2025-26 NBA milestones: Landmarks to watch this season for LeBron, Jokic and others

fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Takeaways: Atlanta's size, physicality was too much for Valkyries

The Valkyries suffered their worst home loss since their season opener in a 79-63 defeat against the physical and skilled Atlanta Dream.
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Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
3 months ago

Haunting Heat draft pick has only gotten worse with age

The Miami Heat's selection of Precious Achiuwa in the 2020 NBA Draft is viewed as a significant mistake compared to other choices available.
#golden-state-valkyries
#miami-heat
Miami
fromAll U Can Heat
3 months ago

Heat's stance on Andrew Wiggins is crystal clear after recent update

The Miami Heat value Andrew Wiggins highly and are not currently seeking to trade him.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
3 months ago

Nikola Jovic must hit this benchmark-or risk losing his spot in Miami

Nikola Jović must establish himself as a reliable rotation player for the Miami Heat during the 2025-26 NBA season.
LGBT
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

'Probably Paige Bueckers': Top moments from Azzi Fudd and Bueckers on 'Close Friends Only' podcast

Fudd and Bueckers share a close connection, both on and off the court, confirmed through playful banter and favorite WNBA player discussions.
#washington-wizards
#nba-2k26
#new-york-liberty
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Liberty doomed by 4th-quarter foul trouble, lack of offense in loss to Aces | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Liberty doomed by 4th-quarter foul trouble, lack of offense in loss to Aces | amNewYork

#sports
#nba-cup
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Boston Celtics

Amazon reveals its 17-game NBA Cup schedule

Amazon Prime Video will broadcast 17 NBA Cup games, including the championship.
fromRaptors Republic
3 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors NBA Cup group stage schedule announced

Toronto Raptors will compete in NBA Cup group stage with games against Cleveland, Atlanta, Washington, and Indiana.
#breanna-stewart
fromNewsday
3 months ago
New York City

Breanna Stewart recovering from bone bruise in knee targets return by end of the month

fromNewsday
3 months ago
New York City

Breanna Stewart recovering from bone bruise in knee targets return by end of the month

#cameron-brink
Toronto
fromRaptors Rapture
3 months ago

Remembering when Raptors star was accused of tipping plays to the opponent

Vince Carter is the most iconic player in Toronto Raptors history, known for his scoring and All-Star accolades, but ended on poor terms with the team.
#toronto-raptors
fromRaptors Republic
3 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors sign Olivier Sarr

Olivier Sarr has signed with the Toronto Raptors after previous stints with the Oklahoma City Thunder and G League teams.
fromRaptors Rapture
3 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Door swung wide open for Raptors newcomer to shine after recent roster move

The Raptors waived Colin Castleton to open up a roster spot for Sandro Mamukelashvili, their new backup big man.
Toronto Raptors
fromRaptors HQ
3 months ago

Raptors on Film: Analyzing what makes Brandon Ingram an underrated passer

Brandon Ingram brings essential shot creation and passing skills to the Toronto Raptors, filling a vital role in their offensive strategy.
Miami Heat
fromAll U Can Heat
3 months ago

Heat fans' first look at Norman Powell proves they made brilliant decision

Norman Powell's performance in the FIBA World Qualifiers suggests he could be a significant asset for the Miami Heat.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Emma Meesseman showing immediate winning potential with Liberty | amNewYork

Emma Meesseman received a warm welcome from New York Liberty fans, culminating in a crowd chant of her name during a post-game interview.
New York City
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Rick Pitino Makes St. John's Admission Before Start of 2025 Season

St. John's Red Storm is preparing for the new season with head coach Rick Pitino highlighting player readiness and promising talent.
fromNewsday
3 months ago

Liberty redeem themselves with solid win over Dallas

Despite missing key players, the Liberty improved their game and energy to secure an 85-76 victory against the Wings, demonstrating strong teamwork and ball movement.
New York City
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Clippers' Harden surprised with court reveal, design on China tour

The court was unveiled in the rain, and Harden looked puzzled as officials removed the tarp that covered it. He then pumped his fists in joy.
LA Clippers
fromRaptors Rapture
3 months ago

New Raptors signing giving fans perfect sneak peek before season even starts

Mamukelashvili's unique skill set as a center includes the ability to handle the ball, create for others, and shoot three-pointers, which can offer versatility for the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Nigeria sportswomen dominate again but pay remains an issue

Nigerian women dominate basketball and football in Africa but face significant pay disparities and risks for advocating for equal treatment.
Women
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Sources: Lynx's Collier (ankle sprain) out 2 weeks

Napheesa Collier will miss at least two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. She is an MVP front-runner.
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