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Moore: 'Watch and Dream' doc full of grit and, yes, profanity from Nebraska's historic season
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A’ja Wilson becomes the next face of Wheaties
Las Vegas Aces star center A’ja Wilson will be the newest champion to appear on the cover of the Wheaties cereal brand, the General Mills company announced on Tuesday. “Being on the cover of a Wheaties box is one of those things you grow up
Knicks fans paying up to $750 for people to hold them a spot at ticker-tape parade
NEW YORK — Well-heeled fans are shelling out big bucks to beat the crowds at Thursday’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years. ...
5 questions facing the NBA champion Knicks this offseason
The Knicks are deservedly basking in the spotlight and celebrations after winning their first NBA title in 53 years. But just as they had decisions to make after every one of those seasons that ended short of the goal, they still have work to do when the
Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday that Lawrence Tanter is retiring as public address announcer, ending a 43-season run behind the microphone for the franchise's home games. The Lakers said he will continue to work with the team as a
Karl-Anthony Towns calls Knicks' NBA title 'a healing experience' for fans, alumni and players alike
Karl-Anthony Towns envisioned all of this. Hoisting the NBA Finals trophy. Seeing thousands of Knicks fans having a dream come true. Even trading in his Knicks jersey for a blue Raising Cane’s T-shirt the morning after appearing on “The Tonight Show.” But what
Mayor Mamdani launches new website ahead of Thursday’s Knicks ticker-tape championship parade
Going to Thursday’s Knicks ticker-tape parade? The City of New York has a website to help you plan your trip. Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched on Tuesday nyc.gov/knicks, a new website with information about how New Yorkers can attend the Knicks
Knicks' Walt Frazier honors Yonkers Montessori team at Stew Leonard's
Walt Frazier congratulates Yonkers Montessori on their NY Championship NY Knicks Walt “Clyde” Frazier with the championship Yonkers Montessori Academy girls basketball team at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers June 16, 2026. Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who powered the New
Knicks' NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most watched Game 5 since 1998. ...
Amid recruiting frenzy, Ahmed Nur decides to leave Hopkins for Arizona prep school
Recruiting Across Minnesota: Ahmed Nur, a 6-10 senior who will transfer out of state to prep school, picked up offers from Kansas and Gophers after MVP honors at a prestigious summer camp. ...
Caitlin Clark teases Nike signature shoe; Indiana Fever star named player of the week
Caitlin Clark talks her signature shoe, Indiana Fever player of the week, more Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has had social media buzz about her signature shoe, and she spoke about the technology, being a role model and more. INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin
Lawrence Tanter retiring after 43 seasons as Lakers\u2019 public address announcer
Tanter has been the
NY Liberty’s Ellie the Elephant Celebrates Her 6th Birthday in Style
Sure, there are bigger milestones than a sixth birthday. But the New York Liberty’s trunk-shaking mascot isn’t one to miss a chance to party. ...
Caitlin Clark expresses importance of her signature shoe, player of the week honor
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Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday. ...
Will former KU basketball guard Gradey Dick stay with Raptors or be traded?
Toronto’s general manager and head coach have said they still like the potential of the 22-year-old former Jayhawk shooting guard. ...
Hawkeyes’ regular-season opener? Looks like Nov. 2, against Towson
Iowa’s Ava Heiden (5) celebrates gives teammate Chit-Chat Wright (11) during the NCAA tournament last season. Savannah Blake/The Gazette Facebook Twitter Bluesky
A’ja Wilson is the best USC WBB player to wear No. 22. What about 21-30?
There’s a tight battle for No. 21, and No. 25 has been worn by some all-time greats. ...
South Carolina WBB freshman Kelsi Andrews adds another gold medal
She’s the second Gamecock to win a gold medal this summer. ...
Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks get first look at SEC games for 2026-27 schedule
The LSU Tigers are coming to Colonial Life Arena this season. ...
Talented in-state basketball prospects have attention of Gamecocks staff
South Carolina extended offers to four in-state boys basketball players on Monday night. ...
WBB transfer Jordan Lee is on South Carolina’s campus. Here’s what to know
Dawn Staley’s one and only transfer portal addition for the 2026-27 season is one of the best in the country. ...
Jalen Brunson Earns NBA Finals MVP Honors, Leads Knicks To 1st Title In 53 Years
Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Dirk Nowitzki. That’s a small list of the NBA Finals MVP award winners since 1969 that
AP's NBA mock draft: Michigan's frontcourt trio of Mara, Lendeborg, Johnson hold lottery potential
Michigan is set to be well-represented in next week's NBA draft and has three players in the latest edition of The Associated Press mock draft. Big man Aday Mara joined forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. in leading the ...
Former Syracuse basketball star Dyaisha Fair has a new professional home
Syracuse, N.Y. —Former Syracuse basketball star Dyaisha Fair is getting another shot in the professional basketball ranks. ...
Where things stand with USC, Clemson and top in-state hoops prospect Josh Leonard
The Wilson High standout is a two-time S.C. Gatorade Player of the Year. ...
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs Toronto Tempo score updates, stats, start time, where to watch
Indiana Fever defense collapsed in loss to Nee York Liberty The Indiana Fever had a strong start and seemingly control of the game against the Liberty. IndyStar Fever insider Chloe Peterson explains how it fell apart. The Indiana Fever host the Toronto Tempo
Rough Riverside-Brookfield Shootout For Journal-Area Teams
Hersey (2-2) and Niles Notre Dame (2-2) were the only boys basketball teams from the Journal-area to finish at or above .500 in the large field of teams in the 23rd annual Riverside-Brookfield Summer Shootout held June 12-14. Fremd (1-3), Glenbrook South
Pirates Set Sail To Title At Palatine Shootout
The Journal-area had six teams compete at the two-day Palatine Shootout, but it was the host Pirates going undefeated in five games to win the championship over 15 other teams. Outside of Palatine, the Journal-area was represented by Buffalo Grove, Conant,