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TNT announced that it has submitted a matching offer to retain its NBA broadcast rights and its intent to continue producing the beloved studio show “Inside the NBA.” The NBA has not responded. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports that TNT is matching the new 11-year, $1.8 billion annual contract the NBA has with Amazon, a deal that […]
Congratulations to Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, on the arrival of their baby boy on July 8. Brittney shared the joyful news during an appearance on CBS Sports’ show “We Need to Talk,” expressing her amazement and love for her son. Reflecting on her new role as a parent, Brittney noted how her […]
Russia’s participation in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is minimal compared to previous years, with only about 15 Russian athletes expected to compete, down from over 330 in the 2020 Tokyo Games. This significant reduction follows years of doping scandals and international condemnation due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The International Olympic Committee […]
Keturah Orji, a two-time Olympian and 10-time U.S. track and field champion, aims to make history at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by becoming the first American woman to medal in the triple jump. Orji, who was the top American finisher in the women’s triple jump at the Prefontaine Classic this year, has a […]
Section Five baseball celebrated a historic milestone as two Rochester natives were picked in the top four rounds of the MLB Draft for the first time. Greece Athena graduate Casey Saucke was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 107th overall pick in the fourth round. Saucke, who was named the Gatorade New York […]
USA Basketball began its journey to the Paris Olympics with an 86-72 victory over Canada in an exhibition game in Las Vegas. Anthony Davis led the team with 13 points, followed by Stephen Curry with 12. Jrue Holiday added 11 points. Despite a slow start, the U.S. recovered from an 11-1 deficit to lead 41-33 […]
Bam Adebayo, a member of the U.S. men’s basketball team, has two primary goals for the Paris Olympics: winning a gold medal and getting a picture with gymnast Simone Biles. Biles, who is considered the face of the Paris Games, has an impressive 37 medals from Olympic and world championship competitions. Her popularity among fellow […]
Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson made history by becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer during a 104-85 victory over the Dallas Wings. Wilson scored 28 points, surpassing Sophia Young-Malcolm’s record of 4,300 points with a new total of 4,301. She also recorded 10 rebounds, marking her 11th double-double of the season. Wilson, drafted first […]
Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Lanae-Tava Thomas made the women’s Olympic track team for Jamaica today in the 200! @SecVAthletics @jjDandC pic.twitter.com/vvJ2gPn5UR — Rush-Henrietta Athletics (@RushAthletics) July 1, 2024 Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of […]
Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum won an NBA Championship in June and now has agreed to the largest contract in the league’s history, five-year, $314 million contract extension. Tatum, 26, who was drafted third overall by the Celtics in 2017, is a five-time all-star and four-time all-NBA selection and averaged 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 […]