Martyrs? Bacchanalia? Chaucer? Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...
Kobe Bryant rarely shared his interests beyond the game of basketball. His post-NBA career was ‘remarkable’ and unexpected
“Dear Basketball” had only taken him a matter of moments to write, but it took months of work before the poem’s final form ...
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‘Poetry In Motion’ — JuJu Watkins Continues To Leave Fans Impressed
JuJu Watkins made Young Fan’s Night unforgettable on Wednesday, Feb. 5, following the USC Trojans’ game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center. The standout player had a moment to connect with a ...
The Consigliere: How Michael Lombardi became the top adviser behind Bill Belichick's North Carolina takeover
It's an early Thursday morning and Michael Lombardi is focused on breaking down tight end tape. He knows what his boss, Bill ...
Podcast: A listener wonders if Ben Johnson is getting a fair shake with Gophers
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a listener question about Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson and the challenges he has faced. Rand also notes a tough ending for the Frost and ...
Canadian forward Oduro returns to Honey Badgers for fourth straight season
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that the franchise’s all-time leader in blocks Prince Oduro has agreed to return to the club for a fourth ...
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The Philosophy of Basketball
The last thing you would expect to take place in the middle of a basketball court is a philosophy discussion. However, in ...
How Omaha basketball’s new tradition, beating a locker room trash can, inspired a midseason run
The Mavericks were slumping, so an assistant coach decided to trash-talk a trash can. Now they are the hottest team in the ...
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Can Nate Oats make Alabama a basketball school? Or does football loom too large?
The University of Alabama has a long history of successful football but has recently seen a surge in the popularity and success of its basketball program. Despite the program's success ...
‘Those little moments on the court.’ How UK basketball uses positive body language to win
Kentucky men’s basketball has made positive body language a major priority this season. UK coaches and players talk about why ...
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Iowa State basketball: T.J. Otzelberger on Milan Momcilovic's return for TCU game
Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger discusses Milan Momcilovic's return. He had 14 points in the Cyclones' 82-52 win over TCU on Saturday. Eugene Rapay ESPN's Seth Greenberg on College ...