Tag: Basketball

James Harden’s criticism of the 76ers president as a ‘liar’ raises questions about its implications for future plans

James Harden’s criticism of the 76ers president as a ‘liar’ raises questions about its implications for future plans

JamesHarden’s accusation of dishonesty against the 76ers president, Morey, raises concerns about its impact on future team strategies.

Basketball walk-on guard Kai Spears sues The New York Times over shooting story

Basketball walk-on guard Kai Spears sues The New York Times over shooting story

A legal battle has emerged between Kai Spears, a walk-on player for the University of Alabama basketball team, and The New York Times. Kai Spears’ lawsuit claims that an article published by the newspaper falsely claims that Spears was present during a fatal shooting near the campus earlier this year.

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

Well, they almost made history. Maybe that’s even more frustrating, that the Celtics got to the precipice of doing something no team has done before…that is before Jayson Tatum rolled his ankle, and the whole run came crashing down with him.

The unprecedented preparation for Bronny James’ arrival at USC

The unprecedented preparation for Bronny James’ arrival at USC

In 2019, Bronny joined his Sierra Canyon teammates at an event called Hoopfest in Dallas. The first day took place at a local high school, before the demand to see Bronny, just a freshman who came off the bench at the time, grew.

Competitive Spirit or Antisocial behavior: Are we failing our athletes?

Competitive Spirit or Antisocial behavior: Are we failing our athletes?

At a time in which there is a selective microscope on the actions and professionalism of competitive athletes, there seems to be an emphasis on many aspects of sports conduct: Are we holding a double standard when it comes to the race of an athlete? How about when considering the gender of an athlete? Are we encouraging toxic behavior via social media?

‘Air’: The Movie That’ll Sweep You Off Your Feet

‘Air’: The Movie That’ll Sweep You Off Your Feet

“Air” is the origin story of Michael Jordan’s game-changing Nike endorsement deal. For a movie about shoes, it’s beautifully charismatic and entertaining. This star-studded cast, along with the wholesome and witty writing, makes for a lovely film that showcases great acting.

The sociopolitical climate does it again: LSU-Iowa scandal and powder keg America

The sociopolitical climate does it again: LSU-Iowa scandal and powder keg America

In the wake of the LSU vs Iowa women’s basketball championship game, where LSU bested a strong Iowa team, the media and its many pundits crowded out the fanfare for a conversation.
The conversation, as i’m sure the reader knows, centered around hand gestures and “sportsmanship”.

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