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Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming helps EV maker NIO in overseas drive
Chinese EV maker NIO (9866) has picked basketball superstar Yao Ming to represent its new flagship SUV model, the company said on Wednesday, as it aims to expand overseas. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The premium EV brand is bringing to market…
Miami University signs basketball coach Travis Steele to contract extension through 2034
Miami University signs basketball coach Travis Steele to contract extension through 2034 WEBSITE, GO TO WLWT.COM. ALL RIGHT, IT LOOKS LIKE THE MUSIC FINALLY STOPPING IN OXFORD DAY TWO OF THE NCAA TOURNAMENT'S FIRST ROUND IN MIAMI'S HOPES OF DANCING…
Indiana Basketball's 3 Non-Negotiables to Win the Big Ten in 2026-2027
Indiana posted a sub-.500 Big Ten record (9-11) in the inaugural year of Darian DeVries tenure in Bloomington. Heading into 2026-27, there is a belief that the Hoosiers are capable of competing for a triple bye in the conference tournament (a top…
Top U18 boys basketball players vying for spot on Team USA during Colorado Springs training camp
The next household names for USA basketball have a chance to prove themselves in Colorado Springs. For the last two weeks, 32 athletes have been participating in the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp at the U.S. Olympic &…
'A miracle': UNCW women's basketball coach survives near drowning at Wrightsville Beach
‘A miracle': UNCW women's basketball coach survives near drowning at Wrightsville Beach WXII 12 NEWS AT NOON STARTS RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW, CREWS ARE INVESTIGATING A FIRE AT A HOME IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD. WHAT WE KNOW FROM THE SCENE. TWO…
Spurs vs. Thunder live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 5 start time, picks and predictions
The Western Conference finals returns to Oklahoma City tonight for Game 5, with the Thunder and Spurs tied 2-2 in the series. Follow our NBA writers for news, updates and analysis on tonight's game. Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. PT Watch: NBC…
Trading volume on prediction markets has soared in recent months
Prediction markets allow people to trade on the outcome of real-world events, from basketball games to elections. And trading volume on Kalshi and Polymarket – the two leading prediction markets – has increased dramatically since…
DraftKings Moves Deeper Into Prediction Markets With DKeX CFTC Filings
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NBA Finals ratings have plummeted since 2019, and the league is banking on the Knicks to reverse the trend
The New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 is one of, if not the, best-case scenarios for the NBA. Last year's Finals between the Thunder and Pacers was on pace to become the least-watched NBA Finals (outside the…
Your questions about NIL, answered. Plus: Avalanche crash out
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic' s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Send some emails today. Coming up: ❓ Your NIL questions ✉️ USMNT…
Donte DiVincenzo's long road back underscores his importance to Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — About two hours before his basketball life changed in dramatic fashion, Donte DiVincenzo had a huge smile on his face as he walked back to the locker room after his normal pregame warm-up routine. He beamed proudly at Minnesota…
Lakers hire Pelicans exec Rohan Ramadas as assistant GM in latest move to bolster their front office
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their assistant general manager of strategy and data systems, making the first major move of their offseason to bolster their front office under new ownership. The…
Oregon Trending Towards Blue Chip Recruit at Quarterback
The Oregon Ducks are in the running for class of 2028 recruit, quarterback Josiah Boyd. Not only are the Ducks in the race, they are in the lead according to the highly-touted Boyd. Josiah Boyd spoke to Adam Gorney of Rivals about where he stands…
Donovan Mitchell Places James Harden Among All-Time NBA Greats
The Cleveland Cavaliers ‘ 2026 NBA postseason run came to a disappointing end on Monday night as the team suffered a lopsided 130-93 loss at the hands of the New York Knicks. This Game 4 defeat resulted in an Eastern Conference Finals…
2026 NBA Finals prediction: Why it doesn't matter who the Knicks play -- they'll win
The Knicks' odds to win the NBA Finals against either the Thunder or Spurs are shocking – and this might be a buy-now spot. Jalen Brunson's squad has already been pegged as massive underdogs to win the 2026 NBA Finals, regardless of which…
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