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Russell passed away peacefully on July 31 at age 88. He becomes the third figure among the major sports to have his jersey retired league-wide, following Jackie Robinson in baseball and Wayne Gretzky in hockey.

The Phoenix Suns have 48 hours to match the deal in order to keep Ayton or let him go with nothing in return compensation. 

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The NCAA tournament is arguably the biggest event in all of college athletics that brings a sizable payday for many participating conferences. But HBCUs have found themselves on the lower end of the financial spectrum.

Former Indian Hoosier basketball player Maurice Creek is stuck in Ukraine amid a Russian invasion that is escalating by the day. A GoFundMe has been started in hopes to raise enough money to help get him evacuated

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The true essence of the CIAA tournament isn't the basketball or even the star musical performances; it’s in the camaraderie, tradition and legacy passed down from generation to generation in the HBCU community.

G-League talent LiAngelo Ball had to learn this the hard way. Growing up, LiAngelo envisioned playing alongside his brothers in the NBA and while LaMelo and Lonzo have accomplished that dream, LiAngelo is still fighting.

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After becoming a U.S. Citizen on Monday, NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom told Tucker Carlson that Americans "should just keep their mouth shut and stop criticizing the greatest nation in the world and they should focus on their freedoms and their human rights and democracy.”

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LeBron James had a couple removed from the L.A. Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game after a woman allegedly said to him, "I hope Bronny dies in a car wreck."

The former players are alleged to have defrauded the NBA's benefits plan out of $3.9 million by making fake claims for medical and dental expenses.

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What's more interesting is that Wiggins got the Johnson & Johnson shot which studies show isn't exactly the best vaccine on the market and actually has more side effects than the Pfizer and Moderna options.

Unfortunately, some of those COVID-19 conspiracists happen to be stars we love and admire. Here's a list of NBA athletes who have shared their controversial opinions about the COVID-19 vaccine.