The New York Times – Film:
Initially considered too short and too scrawny, Curry went on to be an N.B.A. superstar. But there’s little that feels fresh or spontaneous in this earnest portrait.
Category: Basketball
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Why Basketball Is So Popular Off Broadway
The New York Times – Sports:
Basketball is central to the plot in new shows, including “Flex” and “The Half-God of Rainfall.”
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Different Sides of Bill Walton and Wilt Chamberlain in New Series
The New York Times – Sports:
New documentaries explore the star-crossed careers and delicate spirits of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Walton, two of basketball’s greatest.
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Bob Huggins Claims He Never Resigned From West Virginia
The New York Times – Sports:
Huggins, the Hall of Fame coach, said he had not signed a statement announcing his retirement after being charged with driving under the influence and that he was awaiting reinstatement.
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Victor Wembanyama Gets Introduction to N.B.A. Fame and Game in Las Vegas
The New York Times – Sports:
Wembanyama had the anticipation of fans and a turn in the tabloids, yet a more modest showing as he learns his new team.
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Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51
The New York Times – Sports:
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
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Miles Bridges Will Rejoin Hornets After Felony Domestic Violence Plea Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Bridges will rejoin the team on a one-year contract after completing a suspension that will sideline him for the first 10 games of the season.
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Britney Spears Seeks Apology After Encounter With Victor Wembanyama’s Security
The New York Times – Sports:
The singer said on Twitter that a member of an athlete’s detail had hit her outside a Las Vegas restaurant Wednesday night.