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Star point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. chose loyalty over the NBA, withdrawing from the draft to play his senior season at Michigan State. His decision keeps the Spartans in national championship contention and showcases the staying power of college basketball's development culture.
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is expected to play Thursday night against the Golden State Valkyries, bouncing back from the back issue that sidelined her last week. The Indiana Fever guard already proved she's ready by dropping 22 points in last Friday's win.
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
Basketball legend Joe Ingles believes Australia's new generation of NBA stars can bring home Olympic medals at the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Games. Led by rising talents Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels, the revamped Boomers squad is ready to build on their historic 2021 bronze medal win.
The New York Knicks swept into the NBA Finals for the first time since 1973, bringing hope to a city that's waited more than half a century for another championship. Legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who won the last title, says he's ready to share the spotlight with this generation of heroes.
Filipino-American athletes are reaching the highest levels of competition across basketball and esports, breaking through old barriers with genuine dominance. From Dylan Harper's historic NBA scoring to championship esports teams, a new generation is rewriting what's possible.
A nonprofit founded by NBA executive Masai Ujiri just hit the halfway mark of its mission to build 100 basketball courts across Africa. The milestone court opened at a historic Lagos school with coaching clinics for girls and a celebration that brought two communities together.
The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in a dominant playoff run. Their 11-game winning streak has brought joy to millions of fans who've waited nearly three decades for this moment.
The New York Knicks demolished the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to complete a stunning four-game sweep and reach their first NBA Finals in 25 years. After decades of heartbreak, the Garden faithful finally have something to celebrate.
The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 and completing a historic 11-game playoff winning streak. After nearly three decades of disappointment, hope has returned to Madison Square Garden.
The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93. The team's dominant 11-game playoff winning streak has their city dreaming of championship glory again. #
Victor Wembanyama's impossible half-court buzzer beater isn't just highlight reel magic—it's a reminder that believing in the shot matters more than the odds. The 20-year-old's fearless moment in the Western Conference Finals has young athletes everywhere rethinking what's possible.
The San Antonio Spurs bounced back in spectacular fashion, crushing the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-82 to tie the Western Conference Finals at two games apiece. Victor Wembanyama led the charge with 33 points, proving why he's become one of basketball's brightest young stars.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back in action Friday night after missing just one game with a back injury. Her team proved they're built to win with or without her, crushing Portland 90-73 in her absence.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark returned from a back injury scare just two days after missing her first game of the season, leading the Indiana Fever to their third straight victory. The 22-point performance eased concerns about the league's biggest star heading into the team's West Coast swing.
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 100th anniversary by inviting fans to help break two world records at London's O2 Arena on May 26. Two hundred lucky audience members will form a human tunnel for history-making basketball feats.
The New York Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2, with Josh Hart stepping up for a career-best 26 points when opponents focused on stopping star Jalen Brunson. The victory gives New York a commanding series lead and extends their playoff winning streak to nine games.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
The Bowie State men's basketball team spent their time off the court sorting and distributing food at one of their community's largest annual food drives. Their volunteer work at the Bowie Interfaith Pantry proved that student athletes can make a powerful impact beyond their sport.
Four-time WNBA champion Chelsea Gray is redefining what it means to be both an elite athlete and a mom, showing her two-year-old son Lennox that excellence and family can go hand in hand. Her recent advocacy work just secured better protections for all WNBA player-moms.
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