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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is facing an unexpected challenge as he recovers from a torn Achilles: a painful battle with shingles that's been harder than the injury itself. His honest message about the illness could help protect millions of Americans.
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey delivered on a promise he made nearly a year ago, scoring 31 points to secure his team's playoff spot. He did it with emotional support from injured teammate Joel Embiid, who surprised everyone by showing up just before game time.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton quietly donated $10,000 to help cover funeral costs for an 8-year-old girl who battled brain cancer. The generous gift honored Scarlett Guillen, WWE star Charlotte Flair's biggest fan, who recently lost her fight against a rare and incurable disease.
After 12 days without power, Gary, Indiana residents are getting help from an unlikely duo. Food influencer Keith Lee and Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton each donated $15,000 to host a community relief event.
The Philadelphia 76ers just did something only 13 other NBA teams have ever accomplished: they came back from a 3-1 playoff deficit to win the series. Their Game 7 victory in Boston ended a 44-year curse against the Celtics and sent them to Round 2.
Five Lansing-area students won scholarships and prizes for essays exploring the meaning of Juneteenth and its connection to ongoing freedom and justice. The annual contest encourages young people to link historical significance with their own lives while celebrating the holiday's legacy.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe just became the youngest player ever to score 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in a playoff game, breaking a record held by Magic Johnson for decades. The 20-year-old's historic performance led the Sixers to a crucial Game 2 victory over the Celtics, proving that age is just a number when you've got heart.
Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially run a marathon in under two hours, stopping the clock at 1:59:30 in London. Hours before his historic race, the humble Kenyan athlete attended Mass at his village church and asked parishioners to pray for him.
The 75th NBA All-Star Weekend arrives Friday at LA's Intuit Dome with rookie sensations, international showdowns, and Damian Lillard returning from injury for the 3-point contest. Three days of basketball celebration showcase the league's next generation and global reach.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 109-100 in a historic Game 7 road victory, ending a 44-year playoff curse and completing the first 3-1 comeback in franchise history. Star center Joel Embiid dominated just one week after emergency appendix surgery, proving doubters wrong in the most dramatic way possible.
The NBA's redesigned All-Star Game brought back real competition as young stars battled through a three-team tournament that had players actually trying to win. Anthony Edwards took home MVP honors after USA Stars claimed the championship in a format that finally got athletes excited to play defense.