Articles filed under Basketball
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Packers focus on defense on final day of NFL draftApr 26, 2025 9:42 pm - After opting to use their first three picks on offense, the Green Bay Packers focused predominantly on defense on the third day of the NFL draft. The Packers, hosting the draft for the first time in their franchise history, stocked up on defensive talent. They used their fourth-, fifth- and sixth-round picks on guys who stood out in college as major pass rushers.
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Youth sports participation on the rise, while pickleball continues setting the pace for adultsApr 26, 2025 1:02 pm - In 2024, for the third year in a row, pickleball saw the largest increase in participation. This is the third consecutive time that the NSGA’s Sports Participation in the U.S. report has tracked a growth in pickleball participation of at least 50% year-over-year.
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Stevenson High School graduate Brunson wins award as NBA’s clutch playerApr 23, 2025 7:31 pm - New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is the recipient of the Jerry West Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year.
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NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directlyApr 21, 2025 7:10 pm - The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expect...
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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pickApr 21, 2025 2:52 pm - Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The program announced Flagg's move in a social media post Monday following...
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It’s a 3-peat: ‘Cancun’ Bulls didn’t throw in beach towel, but where do they go from here?Apr 19, 2025 7:58 pm - Yes, the Bulls played with more intensity in the second half, but a 24-point halftime deficit proved too much to overcome and their season is now mercifully over thanks to a 109-90 drubbing at the hands of their Play-In nemesis, the Miami Heat.
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Herro scores 30 points to lead Heat past Hawks 123-114 in OT in play-in and into NBA playoffsApr 18, 2025 11:02 pm - Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history. Miami will play at Cleveland on Sunday night in the opening game of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
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Karnisovas content to keep waiting for young Bulls to blossomApr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Arturas Karnisovas suggested Thursday the 39-win Bulls are on the “right path.” Are they? The answer will require more waiting.
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Bullies of the Beach: Bulls season ends with decisive loss to MiamiApr 16, 2025 10:22 pm - The Bulls got a needed dose of reality Wednesday as their playoff dreams were ruined and their season ended by the Miami Heat. On to the draft lottery.
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Buzelis’ strong finish gives Bulls a chance to advance past play-inApr 15, 2025 8:51 pm - The Bulls are promoting Matas Buzelis for the NBA’s all-rookie team. He has been one of the league’s best rookies, at least after becoming a starter in early February.