The New York Times – Sports:
“I have principles when it comes to this game,” Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton said. So when others don’t seem to, he said, “I don’t watch it at all.”
Category: Basketball
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Lynx’s Sylvia Fowles Does Not See Final Season as a Victory Lap
The New York Times – Sports:
The well-decorated Fowles plans to retire after the 2022 season. But while she reluctantly welcomes the celebrations, she is focused on basketball.
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An N.B.A. Coach’s Journey from FedEx to the Top Job
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka struggled to catch on in the N.B.A. as a player. But once he did, he leveraged his experience to become a leader on the sideline.
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Peter Moore, a Force in the 1980s Sneaker Revolution, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Sports:
He was a key member of the team at Nike that changed sneaker culture by developing the enduringly popular Air Jordan.
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W.N.B.A. Season Preview: New Talent Is Here, but an Absence Looms
The New York Times – Sports:
The league will honor Phoenix Mercury Brittney Griner, who remains in custody in Russia, as its new season begins Friday.
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Chris Paul’s ‘Revenge Tour’ Is No Fun for Luka Doncic
The New York Times – Sports:
The second-round playoff series between Paul’s Suns, who lost in the N.B.A. finals last year, and Doncic’s Mavericks has at its center two of the game’s best point guards.
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Chris Paul’s ‘Revenge Tour’ Is No Fun for Luka Doncic
The New York Times – Sports:
The second-round playoff series between Paul’s Suns, who lost in the N.B.A. finals last year, and Doncic’s Mavericks has at its center two of the game’s best point guards.
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Liz Cambage Is Done ‘Living Someone Else’s Dream’
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star is outspoken, confident and, finally, where she wants to be: in Los Angeles, playing for the Sparks.
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Joel Embiid Is Carving a Path Into the Heart of Philadelphia
The New York Times – Sports:
Embiid came into his own this season, positioning the Sixers for a run at a championship. Yet another injury may derail that goal, but he has earned respect.