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Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies

Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died

The Independent UK

Shaquille O'Neal And Former NBA MVP Allen Iverson Reunite To Rebuild Reebok — And Shaq Says 'I Do Everything But Nothing'

Shaquille O'Neal said he stays involved in Reebok's basketball business without micromanaging as he works with former NBA star Allen Iverson.

Benzinga

Michael Ray Richardson Cause of Death: NBA's First Banned Star Dies At 70

Michael Ray Richardson, the first NBA star banned for life for cocaine, dies at 70 from prostate cancer. Read how the 4x All-Star found redemption.

International Business Times UK

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Mark Cuban made the Mavericks relevant. But is his legacy rotten?

The businessman shaped Dallas into an NBA force after years in the wilderness. But problems with the team only worsened when he sold up

The Guardian - US

College Basketball AP Top 25: There’s Already a New No. 1 in NCAA Hoops

Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars top this week’s rankings, while Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Red Storm plummet.

Sports Illustrated

Best Games to Watch in Week 2 of the Women’s College Basketball Season

A big-on-big showdown with Oklahoma and UCLA, a March Madness rematch and several other ranked matchups await in the second week of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Why Syrian president’s Donald Trump visit is so significant - but will it be a slam-dunk?

ANALYSIS: The extraordinary rise of Ahmed Al-Sharaa takes him from wanted militant to the White House via a US military base basketball court, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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Legendary NBA coach who led USA to Olympic glory dies aged 88

Lenny Wilkens holds the record for coaching the most games in NBA history

The Independent UK

Syrian president al-Sharaa plays basketball with US officials ahead of Trump summit

al-Sharaa has sought a balanced approach to diplomacy, maintaining ties with both Washington and Moscow

The Independent UK

Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Shared How He Became A Billionaire: 'Your Success Is Directly Correlated With Your Pain Threshold'

Before billionaire Ryan Smith bought the NBA's Utah Jazz, he co-founded Qualtrics in his father's garage. That company was acquired for $12.5 billion in 2023, and Smith recently went on the "My First Million" podcast to discuss how he built a multibillion dollar business and acquired a basketball team.

Benzinga

Allen Iverson’s 2001 Sixers embodied Philly’s brash, gritty soul − and changed basketball culture forever

It’s unusual for a professional sports franchise to plan a yearlong celebration for a team that didn’t win a championship.

The Conversation

Coach Sandy Brondello Breaks Her Silence on the Offers She Turned Down for Toronto

The WNBA history-maker sets the record straight on the whirlwind between her Liberty exit and her fresh start with the Toronto Tempo.

Marie Claire

Lenny Wilkens's Cause of Death Mystery Deepens — Inside How the NBA Star Became Seattle's Basketball Godfather

Lenny Wilkens dies at 88 with cause of death undisclosed. Tributes pour in for the NBA icon known as the godfather of Seattle basketball.

International Business Times UK

Mark Cuban Said 'I Didn't Care About The Business Side Of The Mavericks' — He Bought the Team to Win Championships, If He's Being 'Brutally Honest'

Mark Cuban didn't buy the NBA's Dallas Mavericks to run a business. He bought them to win—and says so without flinching.

Benzinga

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The Independent UK

Black Sox, Ohtani's interpreter and more: A look at notable sports betting scandals

Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2018 has led to a wave of gambling incidents

The Independent UK

One photo that captures tenderness amid chaos in the Philippines as Typhoon Fung-wong hits

Judy Bertuso feeds her husband Apollo in a tent on a basketball court in Quezon City

Benzinga

24-Year-Old Says Quiet Coworker Was Like 'A Ghost'—Then Found Out He's Rich, Drives A $100K BMW, Lives In A Mansion & Only Works Because He's Bored

A 24-year-old woman says her quiet, camera-shy coworker turned out to be living a life straight out of a music video—private jets, luxury cars, and a house with a basketball court. He's not her boss. He's not even in leadership. He's just the guy on her project team who, as…

The Guardian - US

World’s longest-married couple reveals key to a lasting relationship: ‘We love each other’

Eleanor Gittens, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, of Miami met at a basketball game in 1941 and have been married for 83 years

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Sports Illustrated

Timberwolves’ Neon Green NBA Cup Court Shocks Basketball Fans

Minnesota debuted its neon green court for the NBA Cup and basketball fans were surprised to say the least.

Sports Illustrated

Caleb Wilson Ignites North Carolina Basketball in Statement Win: ‘We’re Here’

The freshman forward’s energy and edge set the tone as the Tar Heels showed early season promise against Kansas.

Sports Illustrated

Why Former Pros Are Coming to College Basketball, and What Eligibility Issues They Face

As former players G League Thierry Darlan and London Johnson gain college eligibility, coaches and officials are questioning where the NCAA will draw the line.

The Independent UK

NCAA revokes eligibility of 6 more college basketball players as it continues sports betting probe

The NCAA has revoked the eligibility of six men’s college basketball players for allegations of sports betting in three separate cases at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley and Arizona State

Sports Illustrated

NCAA Sanctions Six Former Players in Widening College Basketball Gambling Scandal

Players at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State and Arizona State were found to have participated in impermissible gambling in “separate schemes” with “similar conduct.”

Sports Illustrated

College Basketball Players Suffers Embarrassing Fall Trying to Dunk After the Buzzer

MAC basketball’s first highlight of the season came after the buzzer.

Sports Illustrated

Florida’s 7' 9" Center Olivier Rioux Made a 6' 8" Opponent Look Tiny in Historic Debut

At long last, the Gators center made his college debut ... and NCAA history in the process.

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