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LIFESTYLE July 18, 2024

Meet the American who created Air Jordan sneakers: Peter Moore, legend of global design

Nike executive Peter Moore designed the original Air Jordan sneakers for ascendant NBA rookie Micael Jordan in 1984; the relationship changed global consumer culture.

NBA July 17, 2024

Stephen Curry scores 24 in USA basketball's 105-79 win over Serbia in Olympic warmup

Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo added 17 and the U.S. beat Serbia 105-79 to improve to 3-0 in its five-game slate of exhibitions before the Paris Olympics.

Kyrie Irving July 17, 2024

Mavericks star Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout, has surgery

Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and had surgery, the Dallas Mavericks announced on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Lakers July 16, 2024

JJ Redick reportedly hires Lindsey Harding as Lakers' first-ever female assistant coach

Lindsey Harding is joining JJ Redick’s coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, making her the first female coach in franchise history, per reports.

NBA July 16, 2024

Banned NBA player Jontay Porter asks judge for modified release so he can play pro ball in Greece

Jontay Porter, banned from the NBA for gambling on the sport, has asked a federal judge for to modify his release so he can play in Greece.

NBA July 16, 2024

NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown clarifies stance on Bronny James after viral courtside video

All eyes have been on Bronny James as the NBA Summer League heats up, and LeBron James' eldest son appeared to be the topic of one of Jaylen Brown's recent conversations.

NBA July 16, 2024

Joe Bryant, father of NBA great Kobe Bryant, dead at 69

Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant, died after suffering a massive stroke this week. He was 69.

Kawhi Leonard July 15, 2024

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday it was USA Basketball's call to remove Kawhi Leonard from the Olympic roster.

NBA July 15, 2024

Ex-NBA player rips politicians in wake of Trump assassination attempt: 'Enough'

Former NBA player Terrence Ross spoke out about politicians in a post on X in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

Olympics July 14, 2024

Warriors' Steve Kerr on Trump assassination attempt: 'Demoralizing day for our country'

Men's Olympic basketball team head coach Steve Kerr commented on the assassination attempt of former President Trump on Saturday evening.