LeBron James and his son, Bronny, are the first father and son to play in any NBA game at the same time, let alone on the same team.
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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58
Mutombo spent his retirement on humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, concentrating on improving the quality of life for people in the Congo.
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A’ja Wilson breaks the WNBA’s single-season scoring record and eyes another milestone
The Las Vegas Aces star surpassed the previous mark of 939 points set by Jewell Loyd in 2023. Wilson could potentially be the first WNBA player to reach 1,000 points in a year.
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WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues the league and her former team for discrimination
The suit accuses the Las Vegas Aces of trading Hamby because she was pregnant and retaliating against her for speaking out. Her lawyers say the WNBA’s response amounted to a “light tap on the wrist.”
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Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, former NBA player and father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
Bryant played in the NBA for eight seasons, before taking his playing career overseas. He later coached at a his alma mater, La Salle University, as well as the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.
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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will play on the same team for the WNBA All-Star game
Clark and Reese developed a rivalry after facing off in the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball championship, and have played against each other since they both were drafted to the WNBA earlier this year.
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Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA there for the ride
The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.
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Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales
Demand is skyrocketing to see Caitlin Clark play with the Indiana Fever. Ahead of her WNBA debut, ticket sales are soaring and some teams are relocating their games to larger venues.
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Caitlin Clark’s scoring record reveals legacies of Lynette Woodard and Pearl Moore
The scoring records of two Black American college basketball stars from the 1970s and 1980s are overlooked by the NCAA as Caitlin Clark takes the mantle as women’s scoring champion.
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Farewell to Providence Journal columnist Bill Reynolds
For 40 years he entertained readers with his insightful stories and columns.