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Before Bill Russell tormented Wilt Chamberlain, he established his immortality against another Philly legend

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

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Helene Elliott: Allyson Felix is coming home for one final sprint on the streets of LA

LOS ANGELES — Basketball was Allyson Felix’s game. The court was where the shy minister’s daughter could express herself better than she ever could through words. She cherished her Kobe Bryant jersey and her hoop dreams.

Los Angeles Times

MSU basketball trending towards another big-time commitment with 4-star SF Coen Carr

Could Michigan State basketball be adding their third major commitment in less than two weeks? The recruiting experts are suggesting that to be the case

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Ohio State basketball gets first exhibition win in the Bahamas

A winning effort to start the trip off right for Ohio State hoops in the Bahamas. #GoBucks

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MSU target, 4-star SF Coen Carr to announce college decision next week

Michigan State basketball could add potentially one more major prospect to its 2023 class next week

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Bill Russell: Basketball great who fought for civil rights

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

The Independent UK

Al Horford shares video celebrating refurbished basketball court in Dominican Republic

Celtics forward Al Horford took to Instagram to celebrate a newly refurbished basketball court and youth facility in his native Dominican Republic.

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Brittney Griner | Caught in the war

The American basketball star has been jailed in Russia on drug charges

The Hindu

Ohio State basketball 5-star target to announce college choice Sunday

Ohio State is hoping for some big news Saturday with a priority hoops target. #GoBucks

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Basketball camp on West Side keeps kids busy at night: ‘It’s what I’d call a safe haven’

“Kids, 13, 14, 15 years old, they have no place to go,” said one of the founders of the camp, which seeks to keep teens off the streets in neighborhoods plagued by violence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner predicted sentencing hearing would be her ‘doomsday’, lawyer says

Griner’s sentencing dubbed by her agent as ‘severe by Russian legal standards’

The Independent UK

Hoop dreams: the US basketball team that may have been the greatest of all time

The 1992 ‘Dream Team’ that won gold in Barcelona contained a plethora of star names and won new fans around the world

The Guardian - UK

Dawn Staley Comments on Brittney Griner’s Sentencing

The South Carolina and Team USA basketball coach discussed the sentencing of Griner and what she hopes happens next.

Sports Illustrated

Chyra Evans eyes win in farewell appearance for Falcons: Basketball

The 18-year-old is headed to the United States.

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The NCAA’s revamped women’s basketball tournament format is a huge win for South Carolina

Change is coming to the women's NCAA basketball tourney.

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Brittney Griner has been sentenced to jail time in Russia. Could a controversial prisoner swap bring her home?

Brittney Griner's fate could depend on a man imprisoned thousands of kilometres away — an international arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death" who could be offered up in a prisoner swap deal between the US and Russia.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Significant Gender Pay Gap Remains for NCAA Referees

Within the 15 NCAA conferences looked at, male referees tend to earn about 22% more than females doing the same job.

Reuters

Biden says he is hopeful on Griner, working hard for her release

President Joe Biden said his administration was working hard to secure jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner's release from Russia and was hopeful.

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Jayson Tatum blocked his son’s shot into oblivion, and Deuce’s reaction was hilariously adorable

Deuce learned a valuable lesson about basketball.

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum talks about his offseason, weathering the NBA rumor cycle, and his prep for 2022-23

The Celtics' star forward also gives us the lowdown on his Gatorade 'Beat the Heat' program, which has more to do with hydration than Miami.

Sports Illustrated

Jayson Tatum’s Son Had Adorable Reaction to His Blocked Shot

The Celtics star did not hold back when blocking his son’s shot at a youth basketball camp.

The Guardian - UK

Bill Russell obituary

Basketball player who won a record 11 championships and was the first black star player and first black head coach in the NBA

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: why was the basketball star was detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

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Jamal Crawford: ‘I would’ve played even longer if I knew the stuff I know now’

"I scored 51 points off the bench in my last official game. I was 39 years old."

The Independent UK

Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity

The Kremlin says it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue

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