The New York Times – Sports:
The bid by Knight and Alan Smolinisky, a partial owner of the Dodgers, tops $2 billion, according to people familiar with their proposal.
Category: Basketball
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N.B.A. Finals Preview: Boston Celtics Take On Golden State
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State has been to the finals six times in eight years. But the young stars of the Celtics may finally be ready for their big moment.
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The WNBA Has Too Few Spots for Too Many Talented Players
The New York Times – Sports:
Making it to the pros is always hard. But with only 12 teams with 12 players each, the W.N.B.A. makes it seemingly impossible for too many women’s college basketball stars.
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Brittney Griner’s Supporters Have a New Strategy to Free Her: Make Noise
The New York Times – Sports:
Those close to Griner pursued a strategy of silence after her detention in Russia in February, hoping to avoid politicizing her case. Now they are amping up public pressure, with some of it aimed at President Biden.
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Miami Heat Force Game 7 Against Boston Celtics Behind Jimmy Butler
The New York Times – Sports:
The Boston Celtics were one win away from the N.B.A. finals. After Butler’s 47-point Game 6 performance, the Miami Heat are, too.
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The Week When Sports Would Not Let America Look Away
The New York Times – Sports:
As their games continued in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, Golden State Coach Steve Kerr, the Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays made powerful statements against gun violence.
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Golden State Headed to NBA Finals After Beating Dallas Mavericks
The New York Times – Sports:
After injuries contributed to the end of a streak of five straight finals runs, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are back.
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The Pitfalls of Oven-Ready TV
The New York Times – Sports:
Prestige shows like “Winning Time” love to dramatize the real people at the heart of recent-ish events. It doesn’t always go well.