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News Articles: Basketball

Atlanta Dream forward Monique Billings (25) blocks a shot against the New York Liberty during a game in the 2019 regular season.

New WNBA Deal Represents A Large Step For Female Athletes

2020 is set to be a ground-breaking year for the WNBA. Earlier this month, the league announced some big changes in a new collective bargaining agreement.

January 27, 2020
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
De'Andre Hunter (left) and Cam Reddish (right) were both selected in the top 10 of the 2019 NBA Draft and will play for the Atlanta Hawks next season.

Atlanta Hawks Select Top Prospects Hunter And Reddish In NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks made some big moves in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday, picking up two of the top college players in the country. After a flurry of...

June 21, 2019
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt
Mercer's KeKe Calloway carries the SoCon Basketball Tournament trophy off the team bus as she and the rest of the Bears arrive back on Mercer's campus Sunday night. Winning the conference title means the Bears advance to the NCAA Tournament.

Mercer Bears Earn Bid To NCAA Tournament, Again

The Mercer University Women’s Basketball team has secured a trip to the NCAA tournament after winning their second straight conference title over the...

March 11, 2019
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Vince Carter will play his 21st season for the Atlanta Hawks as the oldest player in the NBA at 41 years old

NBA's Oldest Active Player Prepares For Upcoming Season In Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks begin training camp this week ahead of the upcoming NBA season, and they'll be doing so with the oldest player in the league on their...

September 25, 2018
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By:
  • Taylor Gantt

The Harlem Globetrotters Talk 91 Years Of Entertainment

The Harlem Globetrotters are one of the most storied basketball teams in history. They have been combining athleticism, theater and comedy for over 90...

March 10, 2017
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

New WNBA President Hopes To Reshape Women's Basketball

Although 2015 was a fantastic year for women’s athletics, one of the oldest women’s professional sports leagues is struggling to stay relevant. The WNBA...

May 18, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

Meet The NBA’s First Chief Diversity Officer

The National Basketball Association has traditionally been dominated by men on and off the court. But over the years, efforts to promote inclusion have...

April 07, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Taylor Gantt

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