The New York Times – Sports:
Iowa State and Loyola Chicago could pull off upsets, and you’ll want to keep an eye on the teams from the Big Ten Conference.
Category: Basketball
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Brittney Griner Said to Be ‘OK’ as Russian Court Extends Her Detention
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, has been detained on drug charges in Russia since mid-February and is now expected to remain in custody until at least May.
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After Hiatuses, These Teams Are Back in the NCAA Women’s Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
Some teams — like Illinois State and Massachusetts — will have already made history before taking the floor.
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Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention
The New York Times – Sports:
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was detained on accusations that she had hashish oil in her luggage at an airport outside of Moscow a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.
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After Hiatuses, These Teams Are Back in the NCAA Women’s Tournament
The New York Times – Sports:
Some teams — like Illinois State and Massachusetts — will have already made history before taking the floor.
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Nets Fined $50,000 for Letting Kyrie Irving Into Home Locker Room
The New York Times – Sports:
Irving is not allowed to be with the Nets at Barclays Center because he has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Is Cloaked in Silence
The New York Times – Sports:
Those close to Griner have said little publicly since the W.N.B.A. star was detained in Russia on Feb. 17 on drug charges. Their approach has parallels with other efforts to release Americans held overseas.
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Nets Beat the New Look 76ers
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets were amazing. The 76ers were awful.
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LeBron Fandom, and the Making of a Friendship in ‘King James’
The New York Times – Sports:
Rajiv Joseph’s new play, which chronicles the bond between two LeBron James fans over 12 years, is having its world premiere at Steppenwolf in Chicago.