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Game changers: how a stroke of paint transformed basketball, and the athletes who play it

When basketball was invented by medical doctor James Naismith in 1891 – to keep American football players active during winter – all baskets were worth two points, regardless of where they were shot from.

The Conversation

LeBron James Gifts Nelly Korda Customized Nike Golf Shoes Ahead Of US Women's Open

Korda heads to Riviera Country Club as the favorite, and will hope that a gift from basketball royalty can get her over the line for a first US Women's Open title

Golf Monthly

French star Wembanyama leads Spurs into NBA finals showdown with Knicks

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama will be in the spotlight when his San Antonio Spurs side take on the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

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The WNBA has depth, and its expansion teams are proving it

Around the league, former role players are breaking through as stars for their new squads. Plus: the Mercury’s slump and the fits we can’t get enough of

The Guardian - US

NBA finals 2026 predictions: will Wembanyama and the Spurs halt the red-hot Knicks?

Will New York end their long wait for a title? Our contributors pick the winner, key players and dark horses before the season’s grand finale tips off

The Guardian - US

‘We love Wemby’: San Antonio embraces French star ahead of NBA Finals

Since Frenchman Victor “Wemby” Wembanyama came to San Antonio, locals say the Spurs have opened a new chapter and are confident the young basketballer will help the team secure a sixth title in the upcoming NBA final. "It's a great team. At the very top is Wemby; when he's on…

France 24

How Did Rick Adelman Die? Real Cause of Death and Inside His Incredible Legacy as Basketball Coach

Rick Adelman, a Hall of Fame basketball coach, has passed away at 79. Known for his innovative coaching style, he leaves behind a legacy of mentorship and excellence in the NBA.

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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Where Teams Land As Rosters Settle

The last two national champions will battle for that preseason top spot after excellent offseason work.

Sports Illustrated

Texas’ Abbott wheelchair-dunks on NY gov as Trump sits courtside in MAGA Knicks-Spurs troll before Hochul claps back

Basketball fans quickly pushed back against the social media post, accusing the Texas governor of using the team to push his own politics

The Independent UK

The human in excelsis: why Victor Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has ever seen

For years the NBA has wondered what would happen if it had a giant who could do everything. The San Antonio Spurs star has given us an answer

The Guardian - US

Home Winning % in Last 15 Years for Men’s Hoops in West

Gonzaga and Arizona have logged the most home men's basketball victories over the past 15 years in the West.

SuperWest Sports

Two Queens of NZ sport hailed by the King

Outgoing White Ferns hero Suzie Bates and discus legend Beatrice Faumuinā are among 11 women recognised by the King for bettering NZ sport

Newsroom.co.nz

The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

The Guardian - US

NBA: Wembanyama within sight of 'childhood dream' after Spurs stun Thunder

French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama is within sight of realising a lifelong dream after the San Antonio Spurs stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder Saturday, making their way to the upcoming NBA Finals showdown with the New York Knicks. The win marked another dazzling milestone on Wembanyama's rise as the new…

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Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?

As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it

Reason

Alabama Basketball Player's Libel Lawsuit Against New York Times Can Go to a Jury

From Judge Annemarie Carney Axon (N.D. Ala.) in yesterday's Spears v. N.Y. Times Co.: Plaintiff Kai Spears was a walk-on… The post Alabama Basketball Player's Libel Lawsuit Against New York Times Can Go to a Jury appeared first on Reason.com.

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Inside the Best-Run RIA Firms: This Is the One Thing They Do Differently (and What Every Business Can Learn From Them)

The most successful businesses don't waste time trying to perfect methods that aren't working, but instead focus on identifying and removing bottlenecks.

Sports Illustrated

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Has a New Name That Might Confuse Older Fans

It might beat the confusion engendered by the league’s old name, however.

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Travis Kelce defends beer 'chugging' and 'falling asleep' on date night with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's fiance Travis Kelce has explained his beer "chugging" and seemingly falling asleep during a date night with the pop star at a basketball game in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday (23.05.26).

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the 15 Best Returning Players in Men’s College Basketball After NBA Draft Deadline

The deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft to retain eligibility is now in the rearview. Here are the best returning players in men's college basketball.

Sports Illustrated

College Stars Milan Momcilovic, Tyler Tanner Make Final NBA Draft Decisions

Should they stay or should they go?

Sports Illustrated

UNCW Women’s Basketball Coach Nearly Drowned in Rip Current, Says It’s a ‘Miracle’ She’s Alive

Nicole Woods needed to be revived with a defibrillator following a scary incident on May 21.

The Canberra Times

'Facilities down south are needed': Belconnen stadium to ease pressure

Conversations are already turning to what's needed elsewhere.

Newcastle Herald

Objections but no solutions as stadium deadline looms

Letters | 'Newcastle council manages over 150 outdoor fields, is it really too much to ask that one be used to secure the future of indoor sport?'

The Independent UK

College basketball coach recounts ‘miracle’ survival after almost drowning while rescuing her nephew

Nicole Woods has revealed she almost died last week following a horrifying experience at the beach

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