Tag: Basketball

Go-to woman: Callan’s stealthy impact keeps US hoops rolling

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LAS VEGAS — Carol Callan has excelled in many roles during her decades-long career as women's national team director for USA Basketball. ...

LaVine cleared, USA Basketball awaits 3 NBA Finals players

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USA Basketball expects to have its full 12-man roster available for Sunday’s matchup against France, the first game for both teams in the Tokyo...

Bird, Alvarez chosen to carry US flag at opening ceremony

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Four-time Olympic women's basketball gold medalist Sue Bird and baseball player Eddy Alvarez were chosen as U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremony of...

Tokyo Games boast equal gender participation for first time

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Grace Luczak had left competitive rowing and taken a job in the private sector when a move toward gender equity at the Tokyo Games...

Repeat? Spain reigned, US upset last time Japan hosted hoops

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When major international basketball last came to the Tokyo area, the U.S. sent LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony. ...

After Olympics, Grant Hill to take USA Basketball men’s lead

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Grant Hill was not looking for new things to do. He’s...

Title rewards Antetokounmpo’s decision to commit to Bucks

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MILWAUKEE — This could have been the offseason in which Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the free-agent market and perhaps teamed up with another superstar to...

Wolves sale approved, as Taylor sends 20% to Lore, Rodriguez

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MINNEAPOLIS — The first increment of the $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore and retired baseball star Alex...

Group licensing: A new way for college athletes to cash in

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With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to...

Bam’s banner plan: Win Olympic gold to lift spirits in Miami

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MIAMI — The banners are all aligned next to one another, swaying from the rafters over the court where the Miami Heat play their...