NBA players are becoming more involved in the addictive world prediction markets, reminiscent of a time when the athletes of the day would promote another addictive product: cigarettes LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are two of the most recognizable players in recent NBA history. They have achieved a lot—MVPs,
Kim Mulkey tested the limits of the connective power of sports and lost, reminding us of the importance of culture and identity along the way Kate Koval was supposed to be the starting center for the LSU women's basketball team this upcoming season. A talented player who was
Washington is back in the playoffs after a two-year absence and are testing how far a team can go with a backbone of culture, tenacity, and cohesion In achievement ideology, there is a belief that one reaches a socially perceived definition of success through hard work. It's
A sports viewing staple is going away, and in its place comes a ruthless reminder of the content attention economy 1995 was a big year culturally in America. It was the year that gave us Windows 95, Beanie Babies, and the cultural supernova that was the Macarena. It also gave
For sports fans, scrolling feeds has become an exercise in sifting through rushed content, imitation, and ragebait In a wave of performative theater, former NBA player Enes Kanter was thrown out of the Barclay’s Center after verbally accosting Liberty guard Natasha Cloud. The moment became an online flashpoint moment,
The Sky guard has made the most of her opportunities this season, and in the process is crafting a lore in real time Basketball is a game of moments, and a player’s mythology is often defined by a stitched string of them. When a career is finished, we think
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A successful 18-year career reminds us of the importance, and rarity, of uncompromising effort in basketball and in society Historically, America has always loved the story of the underdog that works hard and conquers the world. The notion of “rugged individualism” is built on the foundation of hard work
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The league insists that the discourse around it is contained online, flagrantly ignoring the reality of algorithmic radicalization and its real-life effects Shortly after Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entered the WNBA and helped usher in a new wave of popularity, a thought crossed my mind. As so many
With concerns around soft tissue injuries, attention spans, and player availability, is it time for the league to revisit its quarter length? In 2023, when baseball introduced the pitch clock, it forced many longtime baseball fans to reckon with the reality that games were simply too long. Many complained about
Golden State is contending for a title by leaning fully into analytics ball...and changing our perception of math in basketball in the process In an episode of How I Met Your Mother, Ted Mosby (played by Josh Radnor) likens the game of basketball to mathematics by saying: "Basketball,