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NBA MVP Award: Our Case for Each of the Three Finalists for Basketball’s Most Prestigious Award

Who should win this year’s NBA MVP award? Breaking down the case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.

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10 Photos of Cooper Flagg's Girlfriend, Arianna Roberson: Pair Confirm Relationship With Romantic Kissing During Turks Vacation

Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson confirm their relationship with photos from a Turks and Caicos holiday, marking a new chapter as both athletes' careers gain momentum.

International Business Times UK

Anonymous bidder pays over $9 million for lunch with Warren Buffett and Steph Curry

Buffett has pledged to match the winning sum, ensuring both his long-supported GLIDE Foundation, a San Francisco homeless charity

The Independent UK

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NBA Draft 2026: Latest Intel on the Players Returning to College or Turning Pro

With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the combine offers insight on which college basketball stars are trending toward the NBA and who could return to campus.

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Justin Trudeau’s son Xavier delivers halftime performance at basketball game

Justin Trudeau’s son, Xavier Trudeau, delivered the halftime performance during the home opener between the Ottawa BlackJacks and the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League on 12 May.

The Independent UK

Space Jam review – Michael Jordan’s 90s merch-hocking basketball blockbuster rises again

The Jordan-fronted live-action/cartoon hybrid is 30 years old – and with its R Kelly soundtrack, it feels it. Cue Seinfeld’s Wayne Knight to rescue it for a second time

The Guardian - UK

Teens accused of boys' murder plead not guilty

Five teenage boys have pleaded not guilty to the murder of two children who were allegedly attacked while walking home from basketball.

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NBA Players’ Referee Rankings Reveal How They Really Feel About Officiating

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, which means there’s a lot of talk about officiating in professional basketball. How the referees call games and how differen

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How Did NBA Player Jason Collins Die? Real Cause of Death and His Life as First Active NBA Player to Come Out as Gay

Jason Collins, former NBA player and LGBTQ+ advocate, has died at 47 after battling glioblastoma. His legacy extends beyond basketball, promoting inclusivity and mental health awareness.

International Business Times UK

How Did Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Die? Net Worth, Husband and Life Beyond Basketball

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, has died at 47 from glioblastoma. His legacy goes beyond basketball, inspiring inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ athletes.

International Business Times UK

Shaq's father once gave his White Castle burgers to a homeless vet—and it inspired the NBA legend's business and philanthropy empire

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal says his father taught him to give people help when they’re in need—and he’s lived by that lesson throughout his three-decade career.

Fortune

How will the liberal Masai Ujiri handle leading the ultraconservative Dallas Mavericks?

The man who shaped the Raptors’ NBA title has moved to Texas. But his ideals may clash with his new team’s ownership

The Guardian - US

Why is Daryl Morey leaving Philadelphia 76ers? Has president of 76ers basketball operations been sacked? Check real reason

Daryl Morey joined the 76ers ⁠in 2020 following 13 years as the general manager of the Houston Rockets.

The Economic Times

Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in NBA History, Dies at 47

Jason Collins has died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma, his family announced on Tuesday.

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Why Tennis Is Becoming a Casualty of College Football and Basketball’s Insatiable Budget

As college athletic departments zoom past the $20.5 million revenue sharing cap, one sport, tennis, is suffering the consequences. Why?

The Guardian - AU

A job that changed me: At 14 I was a basketball musician. If someone missed a shot, I’d drop in a ‘du-ba-dum’

A big shot earned a triumphant snare drum roll with a resolving crash. My timing was often slightly late, occasionally wildly inappropriate

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Five Medium-Sized Cities We’d Like to See Join Dayton As Permanent NCAA Tournament Hosts

Expansion has created an opportunity.

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Top College Hoops Coach Flags Matchup Concern After Players Era Festival Unveils New Tournament Format

A rare college basketball occurrence could become more common.

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Pat Forde: An Expanded 76-Team March Madness Bracket Is a Greedy Mistake

NCAA tournament expansion rewards mediocrity, marginalizes Cinderella programs and further prioritizes revenue over fans’ interests.

The Independent UK

An honor worthy of her name: Sue Bird will be Connecticut's co-state bird each March

It's a new honor worthy of her name

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NCAA Makes Official Decision on March Madness Expansion: How Men’s, Women’s Tournament Brackets Will Look

Thursday marks the fitful birth of a new era.

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Caitlin Clark Enjoys Broadcasting Opportunities, But Wants to Focus on Winning a Title

Her focus never waivers from wanting to win a championship for the Fever.

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Brad Stevens Addresses Rumors That Jaylen Brown Is Frustrated With Celtics After Playoff Exit

Brown has become a bit of a hot topic in the wake of the Celtics’ stunning playoff exit.

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Ranking Every Possible NBA Finals Matchup Remaining As Second Round Gets Underway

With the playoffs advancing to the conference semifinal round, we rank each potential NBA Finals matchup from 16 to 1.

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The 10 Most Exciting Players Remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Ranking the most fun players to tune in to in the second round.

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