Basketball
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Joe @Joe - over 2 years ago
Basketball-Durant headlines U.S. men's roster for Tokyo Olympics - Reuters
LeBron James may have taken a pass on this year's Tokyo Games but the U.S. men's basketball squad unveiled on Monday does not lack for experience as one of the nation's oldest Olympic teams in history will chase a fourth consecutive gold medal.
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Maida @Maida - almost 4 years ago
Engineer Builds Auto-Adjusting Club That Compensates for Your Bad Golf Skills
Gif : YouTubeIf there’s one thing that the recent contraptions YouTuber and engineer Shane Wighton has designed and built has taught us, it’s that a lack of sports skills can be overcome with clever engineering. Following the creation of a basketball hoop that makes it im...continued
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Alvah @Alvah - over 2 years ago
In Grand Isle, Devastated by Ida, Athletes Seek Normalcy by Running
Hurricane Ida knocked down much of Grand Isle, La., but the town’s cross-country team is determined to compete in the state championship meet.
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Nestor @Nestor - 8 months ago
Bueckers says she's fully cleared, set for 'takeoff'
The UConn Huskies' Paige Bueckers, the 2020-21 women's college basketball national player of the year, has been cleared roughly one year after her ACL injury and surgery, she announced on Instagram Wednesday.
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Elliott @Elliott - almost 2 years ago
Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
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Jimmy @Jimmy - 6 months ago
Mulkey, Bradshaw statues unveiled at La. Tech
Women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey, the NBA's Karl Malone, the WNBA's Teresa Weatherspoon and the NFL's Terry Bradshaw, Willie Roaf and the late Fred Dean were honored by Louisiana Tech with statues unveiled Wednesday night.
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Ariel @Ariel - 2 months ago
Iowa, Buffs behind No. 1 South Carolina in poll
Iowa moved up to No. 2 and Colorado to No. 3 behind top-ranked South Carolina in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after a chaotic week that saw half of the top 10 teams lose.
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Hulda @Hulda - 4 months ago
Tubi adds professional basketball to its free roster
Tubi is adding two days of professional basketball coverage to its already impressive streaming roster.
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Grayce @Grayce - over 1 year ago
WNBA star Griner makes freedom appeal to Biden - Reuters.com
U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner has made a direct plea to President Joe Biden to stand up for her in an emotional letter sent to the White House on Monday as she remains detained in Russia on drug charges.
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Alvah @Alvah - about 3 years ago
For a Preview of What the N.C.A.A. Hopes to Pull Off, Look to Las Vegas
Teams from the five conferences holding their men’s and women’s basketball championships in the city hope to get through to the national tournaments without being derailed by the coronavirus.
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Alvah @Alvah - almost 2 years ago
Final Fours in the Same City? Not Anytime Soon.
An idea that has bounced around college sports for years will not be used for at least another decade.
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Alan @Alan - over 1 year ago
Russia to open trial against U.S. basketball star Griner - Reuters.com
U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia on Friday on drug charges that could see her face up to 10 years in jail, in a case that highlights the already fraught relations between Moscow and Washington.
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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - over 3 years ago
Soccer: Groningen used Jordan example to lure Robben back - Reuters India
GRONINGEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - FC Groningen used the example of Michael Jordan’s basketball comeback in their bid to persuade Dutch international Arjen Robben to return to his first club.FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Final - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich - Olym...continued
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Maida @Maida - over 3 years ago
Groningen used Jordan example to lure Robben back - Reuters UK
GRONINGEN, Netherlands (Reuters) - FC Groningen used the example of Michael Jordan’s basketball comeback in their bid to persuade Dutch international Arjen Robben to return to his first club.FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - DFB Cup - Final - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich - Olym...continued
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Roger @Roger - over 2 years ago
N.B.A Western Conference Preview: The Return of 'Beautiful Basketball'
With an improved Golden State and the new-look Lakers, the Western Conference could be unpredictable — and fun.
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Zackery @Zackery - over 4 years ago
Ex-Michigan State President to Get $2.4 Million in Retirement Deal
Ex-Michigan State President to Get $2.4 Million in Retirement DealMACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Lou Anna K. Simon, the former Michigan State University president charged with lying about her knowledge of Lawrence G. Nassar’s sexual abuse, will be paid more than $2.4 million as p...continued
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Nelson @Nelson - 5 months ago
Making 'Herstory': Sights from Iowa's record-breaking game at Kinnick Stadium
The Iowa Hawkeyes set the women's college basketball attendance record with an exhibition game at Kinnick Stadium -- and produced amazing photos along the way.
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Marlon @Marlon - over 3 years ago
Obama counseled 'a small group' of NBA players amid boycotts
The source also confirmed that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was on the call. It was Paul, the source said, who organized the discussion.Katie Hill, a spokeswoman for Obama, told CNN in a statement, "As an avid basketball fan, President Obama speaks regularly with ...continued
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Ismael @Ismael - about 4 years ago
What's March Madness with no fans? A good way to prevent coronavirus, one group says
(CNN) So much of the hoopla surrounding March Madness is in the crowds, where basketball fans slather themselves with body paint or wear animal masks to support their teams.But that madness could fade away this year if one players' advocacy group gets its way.The National...continued
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Manley @Manley - 3 months ago
AD of struggling Louisville says Payne staying
Louisville athletic director Josh Heird said Friday that head men's basketball coach Kenny Payne will remain in place as the Cardinals enter ACC play.
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Raoul @Raoul - almost 2 years ago
Griner's wife breaks silence, urges Biden to get WNBA player home - Reuters
The wife of detained Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Brittney Griner has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to help get the twice Olympic gold medalist out of Russia.
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Madalyn @Madalyn - almost 3 years ago
Why You Should Spend Two Hours Outside Every Week This Spring
When I think back to this time last year, I mainly remember all the walking. My son and I would head out at lunchtime to take a familiar loop around the neighborhood. He’d bring a basketball to bounce along the sidewalk as I paused to take pictures of the ti…
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Maureen @Maureen - over 4 years ago
Agonizing Summer Leaves U.S. Basketball Much to Ponder
Agonizing Summer Leaves U.S. Basketball Much to PonderDONGGUAN, China — When they huddled on the floor before tipoff Thursday night, Coach Gregg Popovich of the United States slipped some colorful language into his greeting for his Serbian counterpart Sasha Djordjevic.Thi...continued
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Rex @Rex - over 1 year ago
Australia enlists NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal on Indigenous reform - Reuters
Former US basketball star Shaquille O'Neal will help Australia's new government implement reforms for an Indigenous voice to parliament, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday said, standing alongside NBA Hall of famer.
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Ericka @Ericka - almost 2 years ago
Detained WNBA star Griner unable to speak to wife due to logistical issue -State Dept - Reuters
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia for months, was not able to speak to her wife as scheduled due to a logistical error compounded by Russia's restrictions on the U.S. embassy's operations in Moscow, the State Department said on Tuesday.
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