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Lakers' Preseason Game in Vegas: A Sports Fan's Delight

October 17, 2024

Las Vegas, known for its lively atmosphere, showed its love for basketball when the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Golden State Warriors during their annual preseason visit. LeBron James' outstanding performance, including his signature chalk toss and powerful dunks, electrified the crowd

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A Star Retires: Layshia Clarendon Reflects on WNBA Life

October 16, 2024

Layshia Clarendon ended their 12-year career in the WNBA this September, feeling it was the right time to retire. The Los Angeles Sparks star, who made history as the first openly transgender player, shared their experiences in a recent interview. They compared their decision to a good book, saying

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Top College Basketball Stars for 2024-25: SEC and Big East Lead the Way

October 14, 2024

The college basketball season is just around the corner, and it's time to look at some of the top players. This year, the SEC and Big East conferences are leading the pack with their talented rosters. Mark Sears from Alabama is one of the standouts, voted as a First Team Preseason All-American. Sear

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Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's Clutch Shots Save Liberty in Game 2 Win

October 14, 2024

Imagine being in the corner, the same spot where Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has made countless shots during her storied WNBA career. When her team, the Liberty, was on the brink of disaster in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, Laney-Hamilton stepped up. She nailed a crucial shot that extended their lead and g

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Sam Mitchell: Basketball Legend and Controversial TV Moment

October 13, 2024

Sam Mitchell, a former NBA star and Coach of the Year, recently sparked an intense argument on NBA TV. The show’s host, Chris Miles, made a joke about Mitchell’s salary, which didn’t go over well. Mitchell got upset and revealed some personal details about Miles’ life, making things awkward. This in

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The Memphis Grizzlies: Ready to Roar Back in 2024-25?

October 7, 2024

Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies had a rough start with a record of 3-13 by Thanksgiving. It's like they were taking an extended nap! But now, they’re back and ready to shake up the Western Conference. In the past two seasons before 2023-24, Memphis was on the rise with 107 wins under their belt. ...

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Michael Jordan's Surprise Exit: A Game-Changer

October 7, 2024

On October 6, 1990, a big surprise hit the world of basketball. Michael Jordan, the superstar of the Chicago Bulls, announced his retirement from the NBA. This was a huge shock because just months earlier, he had led the team to their third straight championship win. Many people were wondering if Jo

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Why Some People Think Cindy Brunson Voted for Angel Reese

October 7, 2024

The drama between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark isn't over just yet. Many thought Clark would win the Rookie of the Year (ROTY) award unanimously. But she didn’t. Sports commentator Cindy Brunson was accused of being the reason behind this. Here’s what happened. Clark won the WNBA ROTY title, but s

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The End of an Era: Scottie Pippen Retires from NBA

October 6, 2024

Scottie Pippen, a seven-time All-Star and six-time NBA champion forward, announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA) on this date in 2004. This marked the end of an illustrious career that spanned 17 seasons, mostly with the Chicago Bulls. Pippen's achievements include si

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WNBA playoffs: Reigning champs Las Vegas one game from elimination

October 3, 2024

Sabrina Ionescu scored 24 points and the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semi-final series. Game 3 is Friday night in Las Vegas, with the two-time defending champion Aces trying to avoid being knocked out by the team they beat i...