The New York Times – Sports:
A dolphin trend on TikTok made his name on the internet. Now Grimes, 21, is trying to make his mark at Madison Square Garden.
Category: Basketball
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Lakers Eliminated From Playoff Contention
The New York Times – Sports:
The loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday sealed their fate. It’s the second time the Lakers will miss the postseason since LeBron James joined the team in 2018.
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Final Four Lore Shaped With Indelible New Orleans Moments
The New York Times – Sports:
This will be the sixth Final Four held in the Superdome, and each of the previous five has provided a signature moment.
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Why College Basketball Teams Are Turning to Alumni to Find Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:
Coaches of several N.C.A.A. tournament teams either attended their universities, like North Carolina’s Hubert Davis, or started their careers there, like Kansas’ Bill Self.
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N.B.A. Basketball Returns to Chinese TV After a Long Absence
The New York Times – Sports:
China Central Television stopped showing the games in 2019 after a Houston Rockets executive expressed support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong.
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Wesley Matthews Does Dirty Work for Milwaukee Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:
Wesley Matthews does the little things for the Milwaukee Bucks. “We talk about trying to make everything difficult,” said Coach Mike Budenholzer.
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Joan Joyce, Dominant in Women’s Softball, Is Dead at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
Her pitching feats — including striking out Ted Williams — were legend. And with her prowess extending to basketball, volleyball and golf, many saw all-around athletic greatness.
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How Australia Became an NBA Point Guard Pipeline
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. Global Academy has developed a reputation for training elite young passers, including Josh Giddey, the sixth overall pick in last year’s draft.