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US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

Bangkok Post

In second Rockets season, Daishen Nix improving his NBA feel

Rockets coach Rick Higgins says of Daishen Nix: “His basketball IQ is very, very high. If you pay attention and watch him, he is putting a lot of guys in position to be successful.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shakeia Taylor: Fans return to WNBA All-Star weekend in full force, but organizational missteps cause frustration

CHICAGO — Women’s basketball legends Sheryl Swoopes and Dawn Staley sat courtside Sunday as the WNBA All-Stars took the floor at Wintrust Arena in front of a loud, energetic crowd.

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Ray Allen Appears to Address Whether LeBron is the GOAT

He spoke to a young fan who thinks that James is the best basketball player to ever live.

Sports Illustrated

WAC to Seed Conference Tournament Using KenPom Ratings, per Report

The WAC is believed to be the first conference to use advanced analytics to determine conference-tournament seeding.

Sports Illustrated

Combo house and high school gym for sale in Indiana

The four-bedroom house is the former Wilkinson High School gym built in 1950. Inside, it has half a basketball court with the original goal and original maple flooring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Glenbard West grad Bobby Durkin scoops up multiple scholarship offers

While playing with his Breakaway club team, he’s received double-digit offers in the past week alone — from all levels — and more are on the way.

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Roy Keane meets young Irish basketball player left unable to walk after fall

Adam Drummond was a talented competitor and studied on a sports scholarship in the United States prior to the incident

Irish Mirror

Winning Wimbledon might have stopped Nick Kyrgios from another shot at glory

Nick Kyrgios was playing basketball with some friends a month ago when he told them he was planning to “have some fun and win Wimbledon”.

Evening Standard

Perth Wildcats name former NBL star John Rillie as new head coach after Scott Morrison's exit

The Perth Wildcats, smarting from missing the National Basketball League finals for the first time in 35 years, appoint former Australian Boomers player John Rillie as their new head coach.

ABC News

Schedule of former Ohio State basketball players taking part in the NBA Summer League

In case you want to watch some former Buckeyes as they take part in the NBA Summer League. #GoBucks

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US basketballer Brittney Griner made 'honorary' WNBA All-Star while facing 10 years in Russian prison

Brittney Griner's friends and teammates are desperate to draw more attention to her detention, after she was arrested in February as she arrived in Moscow to play for a Russian team.

ABC News

Ohio State basketball to participate in 2023 Emerald Coast Classic

Not quite the excitement of the Maui Invitational, but it's still a warm-weather destination around Thanksgiving for Ohio State hoops next season. #GoBucks

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WNBA All-Stars wear Brittney Griner’s jersey in 18th annual game

Aces guard Kelsey Plum was named MVP after scoring 30 points, tying Maya Moore’s All-Star Game record. Sun forward Jonquel Jones came close, finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

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Want to Live in an Old High School Gym? Here’s Your Chance

A basketball gymnasium in Indiana has been converted into a home and is listed at $299,000.

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Myles Garrett, in socks, plays JOK in 1 on 1, says he won

Garrett back on the court this offseason, this time taking on teammate JOK in a game of 1 on 1 with the defensive end saying he won... without shoes on:

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky’s Allie Quigley becomes first pro basketball player to win four three-point shooting contests

Quigley scored 26 points in the first round and 30 points in the second to win her fourth three-point contest.

Chicago Tribune

Rev. Al Sharpton stirs effort for Brittney Griner’s return amid WNBA All-Star festivities: ‘Bring Brittney home’

CHICAGO — The Women’s National Basketball Players Association anchors its collective action in the 144 players represented by the union. But what happens when the 144 are missing one?

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas lists Breslin Center in his ‘top 5 venues in college basketball’ rankings

The Breslin Center is one of the top five college basketball venues in the eyes of ESPN analyst Jay Bilas

Daily Record

Football sponsor faces legal action after failing to stump up cash for top clubs

Legal action has been launched by Falkirk FC and Glasgow Rocks pro basketball team after the Clarke ePOS UK Ltd owner failed to hand over large sums of money.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Rev Al Sharpton calls on Putin to put fate of basketball star above ‘national boundaries’

‘She didn’t see Russian fans any different than American fans’

Chicago Tribune

WNBA players balance activist roles as political turmoil hangs over All-Star weekend

CHICAGO — Like any other milestone in the WNBA, the 2022 All-Star Game will be about much more than basketball.

Sports Illustrated

How Gbemisola Abudu Is Building an NBA Footprint in Her Native Nigeria

The NBA Africa vice president and country head of NBA Nigeria is determined to create a foundation of strong leaders by teaching young people the life skills basketball has to offer.

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MSU target, 2023 4-star PF Milan Momcilovic reportedly will commit next week

Michigan State basketball could be adding a big-time prospect to its 2023 class in the next week

Sports Illustrated

Breanna Stewart’s ‘Quiet Fire’ Inspires Debut of the Stewie 1

The Stewie 1 from Puma is the first signature shoe of a WNBA player in more than a decade.

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