Articles filed under Basketball
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8 months after signing Candace Parker, the Sky are 1 win away from the WNBA FinalsOct 05, 2021 1:00 am - When Naperville native Candace Parker signed with the Chicago Sky in February, she talked a lot about the emotions of finally coming home to play basketball again. Afte...
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Donovan says he had role ready for Markkanen this seasonOct 04, 2021 1:00 pm - It will be a night of fresh starts Tuesday at the United Center when the Bulls host their preseason opener against Cleveland. There will be no limit on the number of fan...
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Nets beat Lakers as most stars sit in preseason openerOct 03, 2021 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were on one side. Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving sat on the other. Safe to say there won't be a better...
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The stories that stick with us: Back-to-back state championships in the hands of the same playerOct 03, 2021 1:00 am - An unforgettable ending made this my most unforgettable story in 26 years of covering high school sports for the Daily Herald. Tied with Montini in the closing seconds o...
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Copper lifts Sky over Sun for 2-1 series leadOct 03, 2021 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Kahleah Copper flexed after getting fouled on a basket late in Sunday's WNBA semifinal. Her teammates latched onto the energy to keep an improbable postseason ...
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Coach: LaMelo Ball must take 'next step' for Hornets to winOct 01, 2021 7:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - LaMelo Ball made the transition from playing basketball overseas to the NBA last season look fairly easy, breezing his way to rookie of the year h...
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NCAA to look into holding both Final Fours in same citySep 30, 2021 7:00 am - The NCAA is exploring holding a joint Final Four with the men and women's basketball tournaments holding their semifinals and title games in the same city on the same we...
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Carlisle's approach brings welcome change to Indiana PacersSep 30, 2021 7:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana Pacers needed a respite after last season. COVID-19 precautions tested everyone's patience, a rash of injuries thinned their bench, tempe...
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2-time NBA loser San Diego perfect host for 3 teams' campsSep 30, 2021 7:00 am - SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ty Lue was seven when the San Diego Clippers packed up their basketballs and uniforms and moved the 120 miles up the freeway to Los Angeles after the 19...
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Thomas leads Sun to win over Sky to even seriesSep 30, 2021 1:00 am - UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Alyssa Thomas worked hard for eight months rehabbing her torn Achilles' tendon to be able to provide a spark for the Connecticut Sun in the playoffs....