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LeBron James, Akron making college possible for city kids

Courier Newsroom - August 14, 2015

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James is giving kids from Akron — ones with challenging backgrounds like his — the chance to go to...

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NBA’s current, former stars put on show in Africa exhibition

Courier Newsroom - August 3, 2015

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The NBA put on a show in its first exhibition game in Africa on Saturday — starting with a dunk straight...

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Sherri Coale, Natalie Williams headline women’s basketball hall class of 2016

Courier Newsroom - July 26, 2015

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale said it was a surreal moment when she got the phone call that she would be...

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Dollars and sense: In the NBA, money is exploding

Courier Newsroom - July 20, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) _ To understand how the business model of NBA salaries is unlike ever before, consider the cases of Reggie Jackson, Khris...

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Amar'e Stoudemire talks sports in fashion

Courier Newsroom - June 29, 2015

All 6'10'' (2.08 meters) of Stoudemire have stood out quite prominently in Paris fashion week this season _ with the NBA player attending numerous...

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Big nights for the biggest markets in NBA draft

Courier Newsroom - June 28, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) _ From coast to coast, the NBA draft was a big night for the biggest markets. The Los Angeles Lakers tabbed their...

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Tina Charles donates half WNBA salary to her foundation

Courier Newsroom - June 20, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) _ Liberty star Tina Charles' foundation is always close to her heart. The New York native once again will donate half of...

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Leslie thanks her predecessors as she enters Hall of Fame

Courier Newsroom - June 19, 2015

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Lisa Leslie wants today's generation of players to respect the game and its history. While entering the Women's Basketball Hall of...

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The Opinionated Spectator…Will Warriors protect home court?

Courier Newsroom - June 14, 2015

It’s Game 5 in the NBA Finals and I am pumped up and ready to see this game. With the series tied 2-2, Golden...

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Westbrook Frames, NBA team up for new luxury frames series

Courier Newsroom - June 12, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Westbrook Frames, a company that Thunder All-Star guard Russell Westbrook co-owns, has partnered with the NBA to launch a new...

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