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Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs | CNN

Coco Gauff says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler offered her tickets to the NBA Finals before beginning of playoffs | CNN

CNN  —  Jimmy Butler’s talents have been lauded this postseason. From his toughness to his elite shot-making, there is a reason he has earned the nickname ‘Himmy Buckets.’ But one talent we didn’t know the Miami Heat star had was clairvoyance. But according to tennis star and Heat fan Coco Gauff, Butler is either excellent […]

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US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

CNN  —  It began with 128 contenders, but now the women’s draw at the US Open is down to just four. After almost two weeks of grueling action in the searing heat in New York, the semifinalists have been confirmed for the fourth and final grand slam of 2023. American teenager Coco Gauff faces Czech

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WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues league and former team alleging discrimination and retaliation over pregnancy

WNBA star Dearica Hamby sues league and former team alleging discrimination and retaliation over pregnancy

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging her former team and head coach Becky Hammon withheld agreed-upon benefits and questioned her commitment to the team after learning Hamby was pregnant. Hamby, a multiple-time all-star who won a championship with the Aces in

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The WNBA season is getting underway featuring Caitlin Clark’s debut and more. Here’s what you need to know.

The WNBA season is getting underway featuring Caitlin Clark’s debut and more. Here’s what you need to know.

The WNBA is poised to blow the whistle on its 28th season Tuesday night. From the juggernaut Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty to new marquee talent like Caitlin Clark taking the floor, the league is growing faster than ever. Here’s what you need to know. What to watch opening night: There will be

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Caitlin Clark reveals which iconic athlete is on her screensaver — and he responds

Caitlin Clark reveals which iconic athlete is on her screensaver — and he responds

Ahead of Iowa’s highly-anticipated game against UConn in Fiday’s Final Four, Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark is speaking out about her own athletic heroes.  In a video shared by the NCAA, Clark and some of her teammates are asked what their phone screensavers are. While other players revealed photos of their family members and inspirational quotes,

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Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million | CNN

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record .2 million | CNN

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction. CNN  —  In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are

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The Boston Celtics become the first team to hit 30 wins this season with victory over the New Orleans Pelicans | CNN

The Boston Celtics become the first team to hit 30 wins this season with victory over the New Orleans Pelicans | CNN

CNN  —  The Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA this season to reach 30 wins after beating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-114 at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday night, largely behind a combined 72 points from the team’s stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Brown scored season-high 41 points and had

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