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.
Category: Basketball
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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.
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GOATs Are Everywhere in Sports. So What Really Defines Greatness?
The New York Times – Sports:
Athletes from Tom Brady to Serena Williams to LeBron James have all been tabbed the Greatest of All Time. Faced with the term’s pervasive use, our columnist considers how sports heroes become transcendent.
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Thompson Twins Are Ready for the NBA, but Not to Split Up
The New York Times – Sports:
Amen and Ausar Thompson said they’ve never spent more than two days apart. This is how they spent their last week together before heading to their new N.B.A. teams.