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Tag: basketball

NBA Stars speak out on mental health

9 March 2018
Jake Marlay
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Controversy has arisen in the last year as professional athletes have taken action, either verbally or through methods like silent protest, on issues about which…

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The newest wave of basketball talent from overseas might be the best

1 December 2017
Jake Marlay
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NBA talent from outside the U.S. is not new. Some of the league’s greatest players, like Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwan from Nigeria and Dirk Nowitzki…

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Womens basketball strives to build off the success of their previous season

10 November 2017
Edward Townsend
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On Nov. 15, the William Jewell College women’s basketball will officially begin its season. The team is entering the 2017-2018 season with the triumphant momentum…

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Coach Holley and the Cards look to defy the odds

3 November 2017
Edward Townsend
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As the William Jewell College men’s basketball team enters the 2017-2018 season, coaches and players’ ambitions are high. “Our hope is to be competitive for…

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Sports Profile: The Domination of the Greek Freak

3 November 2017
Jake Marlay
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Giannis Antetokounmpo ended his 2016-2017 season on a high note, winning the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. He was also selected to the NBA All-Star…

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New Season, New NBA

27 October 2017
Jake Marlay
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Basketball is back, and the NBA kicked off what promises to be an exciting 2017-2018 season Oct. 17 with two blockbuster matchups. The Houston Rockets…

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Kevin Durant finally fires back at the haters

22 September 2017
Laurel Colemire
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Kevin Durant. When you hear his name, there are many other names surrounding it. Quitter. Snake. Cupcake. Many people have taken to talking down on…

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Is it time to redefine “American” sports leagues?

28 April 2017
Luke Lockhart
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The United States is a country of immigrants, and it’s a pattern well-represented in our sports leagues: many baseball players are Latin American, many football…

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Tracy McGrady’s story ends in the Hall of Fame

7 April 2017
Jake Marlay
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The 2017 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class has been announced. This year’s class contains six former players, three coaches and two basketball executives. The…

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