basketball
Did you know you can get into the Hall of Fame for being a fan? Well, Spike Lee has been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Lee a renowned New York Knicks fan will be enshrined into the hall alongside actor Billy Crystal, legendary actor Jack Nicholson, and real estate developer Alan Horwitz as part […]
On October 6, 2024, LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James Jr., made history by becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game. The memorable moment took place during a preseason matchup where the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Phoenix Suns, with the Lakers narrowly losing 118-114. This event coincided […]
Derrick Rose was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls. He also played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, who waived him less than a week ago. Rose announced his retirement on social media, and also bought ads in the newspapers […]
A’ja Wilson became the second player in WNBA history to win the Most Valuable Player award unanimously, the league announced on Sunday ahead of a full slate of first-round playoff games. The Las Vegas Aces forward earned all 67 first-place votes for 670 points from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota Lynx forward […]
A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces has made WNBA history by becoming the first player to score 1,000 points in a single season. She reached this milestone during a home game against the Connecticut Sun, sealing it with a fadeaway jumper in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. The Aces won the game […]
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger tied the knot quietly over the weekend. According to media reports, the couple had a private three-day event that included a Nigerian-themed party and a White Party at the Costa Navarino resort near Pylos in the Peloponnese. The NBA star and his longtime love said, “I […]
Here are pictures taken from a basketball camp by Thomas Bryant. Kids were able to actively engage with one another, while learning great skills!
The City of Rochester & the YMCA of Greater Rochester are teaming up to host a free, one-day basketball camp with Rochester native and NBA star Thomas Bryant. Develop stronger fundamentals of the game including ball handling, passing and shooting. All participants will receive a t-shirt at camp and a meal. FOR YOUTH AGES 9-18 […]
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 […]
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 […]