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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.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan video-called his high school staffer in hospice, granting her wish to reconnect one last time. The emotional reunion brought tears to everyone in the room and showed that true greatness never forgets its roots.
Basketball legend LeBron James sent a public message of support to Caitlin Clark as the WNBA star prepares for her third season with the Indiana Fever. Clark is back at full strength after a hamstring injury cut her 2025 season short.
After more than three decades behind the mic, beloved ESPN announcer Mark Jones received heartfelt tributes from basketball legends and colleagues during his final broadcast. The emotional sendoff celebrated a career spent bringing joy to millions of sports fans.
Basketball legend LeBron James is defying Father Time in spectacular fashion, racking up 97 dunks this season at age 41. It's his highest dunk count in seven years, proving elite athletes can still soar well into their forties.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
Basketball legend Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing team is dominating NASCAR in 2026, winning four of seven races so far. The 61-year-old says his competitive drive keeps him young and helped turn his once-struggling team into a winner.
Basketball legend LeBron James passed to his son Bronny for a three-pointer Friday night, creating the first father-son assist in NBA history. The heartwarming moment came during the Lakers' win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Basketball legend Diana Taurasi gave her blessing as rising star Caitlin Clark wore the iconic Team USA #12 jersey for the first time. Clark earned MVP honors in her debut tournament, carrying forward a legacy two decades in the making.
College basketball legend Rick Pitino joined New York City's "Thank You, NYPD" campaign just hours before coaching St. John's in the NCAA Tournament. The campaign, backed by Madison Square Garden, includes a star-studded concert to show appreciation for officers.
Nigerian basketball legend Sarah Ogoke has retired at 36 after becoming the only player in history to win five consecutive AfroBasket championships. The podiatric surgeon and mother balanced elite sports with medicine while helping establish Nigeria as Africa's basketball powerhouse.
Tyler Reddick just became the first NASCAR driver ever to win the season's first three races, making history for a team that recently won a major legal battle to secure its future. The 23XI Racing team, co-owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan, is proving unstoppable both on and off the track.
After 28 years without a championship, basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrated as his NASCAR team won the Daytona 500. The victory came just months after Jordan won a landmark lawsuit that changed NASCAR's revenue sharing forever.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan said winning the Daytona 500 as a NASCAR team owner felt like winning another championship after his driver Tyler Reddick crossed the finish line first. The iconic athlete's pure joy reminds us that passion and perseverance create magic at any stage of life. ---
Basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrated his 63rd birthday weekend with his first Daytona 500 victory as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Driver Tyler Reddick delivered the win with a dramatic last-lap pass that sent the six-time NBA champion into a victory lane celebration.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan says winning the Daytona 500 as a team owner feels like claiming another championship ring. His 23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick took the checkered flag in NASCAR's biggest race.
Basketball legend Chris Paul is hanging up his jersey after becoming the first player ever to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 assists. The 40-year-old guard says it's time to focus on family and showing up for others in new ways.
At 41, LeBron James wiped away tears as his hometown Cleveland honored him with a surprise video tribute during what might be his final game there. The Akron native's emotional response reminded everyone that basketball legends are human too.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has become one of the NFL's most exciting young stars, leading his team back to championship contention just two years into his career. His coach compares watching him play to witnessing basketball legend Steph Curry's impossible three-pointers.