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Pro player Jared Armstrong is building basketball courts across Israel and Philadelphia, turning his athletic career into a mission to combat hate and inspire the next generation. After October 7, he saw kids without an outlet and decided to show them what's possible with a ball and a dream.
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.
A college basketball game is becoming a powerful celebration of survival as 100 cancer warriors walk onto a darkened court while thousands of fans light up their phones in support. The Rutgers women's team is adding pink to their uniforms and dedicating their game to those fighting battles far tougher than any sports competition.
Cleveland's Cavaliers just opened the city's only free public outdoor basketball court downtown, perfectly timed with the 10-year anniversary of their legendary 2016 championship win. The new Meet Me Here Plaza on East Fourth Street and Huron Road gives downtown residents a much-needed recreation space.
A college basketball court became jet fuel thanks to three Iowa researchers who built a machine that transforms almost any waste into clean energy. Their innovation could help farms and factories turn trash into treasure.
A Portland startup built a fully robotic greenhouse that grows 40,000 pounds of fresh produce per year using just one water spigot and the space of a basketball court. Unlike failed indoor farms that burned through hundreds of millions, Canopii took five years and $3.6 million to perfect its system.
Two hundred volunteers are working for free to make a major basketball tournament happen in Asheville, North Carolina, proving that community spirit drives big events. Their dedication is also helping boost the local economy during the slow winter season.
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.
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that Indigenous Maya communities have exclusive rights to their cultural heritage, blocking Xcaret theme park from using Maya imagery in marketing without proper consent. The decision marks a major victory for cultural sovereignty and sets a powerful precedent for Indigenous rights across Latin America.
Central Dauphin High School's boys basketball team brought home their first-ever state championship, and the Pennsylvania community celebrated with a hero's parade. Decades of near-misses finally ended with a historic win that united an entire school district.
After eight years without clean water, families in South Africa's Centane community won a major court victory forcing government action. A judge ruled officials must create and implement a water access plan within two months.
After 100 years of confusion, Mexico's highest court is finally resolving which state 23,000 residents actually live in. Communities have adapted by sharing resources across state lines in surprisingly creative ways.
A 93-year-old farmer from Punjab's Sangrur district won a landmark Supreme Court battle against Shree Cement and the state government, protecting his land and community from illegal industrial expansion. The ruling sets a powerful precedent for environmental protection and proper land use planning across India.
Spokane's Hoopfest, the world's biggest three-on-three basketball tournament, is recruiting more than 3,000 volunteers to make the magic happen this June. Every helper gets a free t-shirt and the chance to be part of an event that transforms 45 city blocks into a basketball wonderland.
George Rogers Clark High School just made history as the first Kentucky school in nearly a century to win both boys and girls state basketball championships in the same year. Their community is celebrating with a downtown parade and raising $25,000 for championship rings.
Former NBA player Jontay Porter is getting a second chance on the court with the Seattle SuperHawks in the United States Basketball League. Despite facing federal charges and a lifetime NBA ban for gambling violations, the 26-year-old gets to continue his basketball career starting March 7.
Masai Ujiri just celebrated a major milestone for African youth, but he's not staying quiet about what needs to happen next. The NBA executive is challenging Nigeria to maintain what it builds.
The University of Michigan basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship, sparking joyful celebrations across Ann Arbor as students, alumni, and fans united to welcome the Wolverines home. The historic win created a week of community-wide festivities that showcased the power of sports to bring people together.
After a landmark court ruling, thousands of South African community health workers who've served their communities for decades are finally gaining the job security they deserve. Lucky Mthombeni has volunteered and worked for 22 years on stipends—now permanent employment is within reach.
After years of waiting, communities in South Sudan's rural Western Equatoria State are finally getting their day in court through a groundbreaking mobile justice program. Starting next month, traveling courts will bring legal resolution to 35 pending cases, including crimes that have left victims waiting years for accountability.
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