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Rudy Edwards Jr., basketball player, firefighter, doing what he loved
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Rudy Edwards Jr., basketball player, firefighter, doing what he loved
The inevitable conclusion to this incredible gift of life is death. Every human being faces this conclusion. We all wonder when, where and how our lives will end.
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Liberty rout Lynx to tie WNBA finals
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Liberty rout Lynx to tie WNBA finals
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx find themselves locked at one win apiece in their best of five Women’s National Basketball Association Championship series.
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TClarke5 Foundation celebrates Terrence Clarke's legacy
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TClarke5 Foundation celebrates Terrence Clarke's legacy
“It is my honor to now announce that with the next pick in the 2021 NBA draft, the NBA selects Terrence Clarke from the University of Kentucky.” Those words by current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver echoed through the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on July 29, 2021.
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U.S. women and men come up large in Olympic basketball
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U.S. women and men come up large in Olympic basketball
The U.S.A. women’s basketball team rallied from a 10-point deficit to squeeze past the host French team by a final score of 67-66 in the Olympic gold medal game before a delirious sellout crowd at the Bercy Arena.
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Remembering his roots, Shabazz Napier invests in P3 Roxbury
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Remembering his roots, Shabazz Napier invests in P3 Roxbury
You read so many stories about professional athletes giving back to the neighborhoods from which they came. I know there are many stories I see regularly, checking in on these fantastic men and women who remember their roots and give their time and money to try and improve the lives of the people they grew up with. Shabazz Napier is one of those special people.
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National Urban Sports Classic scores in so many ways
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National Urban Sports Classic scores in so many ways
While the sports world focuses on the Olympic Games in Paris, France, a notable local sporting competition deserves mention — the 9th National Urban Sports Classic.
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A tribute to a real hero named Mike Rubin
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A tribute to a real hero named Mike Rubin
As of this writing, Michael Anthony Rubin, former headmaster and basketball coach of East Boston High School, is fighting medical issues that threaten his life.
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Celtics score big with two new standouts
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Celtics score big with two new standouts
While the Boston Celtics bask in the glow of NBA Championship number 18, the National Basketball Association Draft ushered in a new generation of players on June 26 at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Celtics make history with Banner 18
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Celtics make history with Banner 18
For a record 18th time, the Boston Celtics are the champions of the National Basketball Association. Those words are echoed loud and clear throughout professional sports following the team’s 106-88 demolition of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17.
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Hoops and heart drive Rev. Sumner
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Hoops and heart drive Rev. Sumner
Whenever I think of Father’s Day, many names of great men who have worn the title of ‘Father’ come to mind. I hope they will feel a sense of pride and dignity.  This story is about such a man. His name is Byron Christopher Sumner.
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‘Clark fever’ lifts WNBA while NBA playoffs heat up
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‘Clark fever’ lifts WNBA while NBA playoffs heat up
Since her recent WNBA debut, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon continues to impact the league, with the trickle-down effect of her presence raising viewership and marketability.
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The Great White Hope Syndrome
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The Great White Hope Syndrome
Caitlin Clark is considered the new face of the WNBA. Every one of her games has been sold out. The young woman is box office magic. But why?
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