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Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi have been teammates for Griner's entire WNBA career. Griner was drafted by the Mercury with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, while Taurasi has been with Phoenix since 2004.  In addition to that, both Griner and Taurasi ...

Brittney Griner Sends Blunt Statement on Diana Taurasi's Team USA Retirement Announcement

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Stephen Curry threw his support behind Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House and said a successful US Olympic campaign could help unite a divided nation

Steph Curry praises Kamala Harris and hopes US Olympic team can unite divided country

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is one of the best players in recent NBA history

ESPN Makes Big Luka Doncic Announcement

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The Team USA women’s basketball team kick-started its quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics with an intense and rigorous practice session in London. Following a demanding 10-hour flight from Phoenix on July 20 and a day of rest, the team gathered for their first practice on July 22 since their loss to Team WNBA in the All-Star Game. The practice session, described as “very active” by coach Cheryl Reeve, might serve as the crucial moment that propels the Americans to victory in Paris.

A'ja Wilson, Team USA begin gritty Olympics preparations after WNBA All-Stars loss

SB Nation is introducing each of the 12 members of the US Olympic Women’s Basketball team this week. Here’s what you need to know about Chelsea Gray, who’s consistently been the most prolific point guard in the WNBA. Fast Facts. Team: Las Vegas Aces (16-8) Regular Season...

Everything you need to know about Chelsea Gray, the US Olympic basketball team’s Point Gawd

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

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Caitlin Clark is all smiles in Cabo, soaking up the sun and good vibes during the WNBA Olympic break.

Caitlin Clark's epic Mexico vacation after Olympic team diss

This year’s Team USA roster makes the long-awaited dream of NBA fans come true by featuring both LeBron James and Stephen Curry together in the Paris Olympics 2024. From their arrival in training camp to the exhibition games, the NBA legends also enjoy their moments together. For Curry, it’s the same experience he imagined before this team-up.

Stephen Curry Opens Up On His Experience Sharing The Court With LeBron James For Team USA – “Exactly How I Imagined It”

Thankfully, he didn’t “drop it like it’s hot.”. Snoop Dogg successfully has served as one of the torch bearers for the Olympic flame. On Friday morning, he carried it through the suburb of St. Denis ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

They really gave Snoop Dogg an Olympic torch that looks like a blunt

Angel Reese is officially joining Unrivaled, a new three-on-three women’s basketball league tipping off in Miami in January. The league officially announced the rookie sensation’s participation on Wednesday morning on X, adding another name to the growing list of basketball stars committed to staying in the US during the WNBA offseason.

Angel Reese latest WNBA player to join Unrivaled Basketball League

Over the following week, SB Nation will be introducing each of the 12 members of the US Olympic Women’s Basketball team. Here’s what you need to know about the legendary Diana Taurasi. Fast Facts. Team: Phoenix Mercury (13-12) 2024 Regular Season Stats: 16.1 points (39.5%), 4.8 rebounds, 2.5...

US Olympic basketball files: 4 things to know about Diana Taurasi

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston was recently interviewed by Complex Sports. During the interview, the 22-year-old WNBA star shared her honest opinion on her teammate, rookie Caitlin Clark. "It's great playing beside her," Boston said about Clark. "I think the attention she gets and her ability to ...

Aliyah Boston Drops Five-Word Admission On Playing With Caitlin Clark

We’ll get to the obvious elephant in the room at the end of the article. It’s been a long, long time without League One football to keep us entertained. Well, not as long as last summer’s 20-year wait due to how we finished the 2022/23 season, but three months between the end of one season and the start of the next one is always a long stretch. Even with Euros football to keep us entertained, it really does almost feel like a lifetime ago when we last saw the Royals kick a competitive ball in action.

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‘Inside the NBA’ is the rare sports studio show that oftentimes feels like a bigger deal than the games happening on the court. The cast of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith wasn’t just framing the discourse around the biggest stories in the NBA, it was often creating new talking points and viral moments out of thin air by leveraging the panel’s amazing chemistry.

Charles Barkley, ‘Inside the NBA’ cast are suddenly hottest free agents in basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards dunked on Kevin Durant in USA Basketball practice

Kevin Durant's Three-Word Reaction to Anthony Edwards Dunking on Him in Team USA Practice

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In 1992, Olympic basketball changed forever when NBA players were allowed to participate and the Dream Team dominated the rest of the world. Since then, Team USA has won the gold medal at seven of the eight Olympic Games, only settling for the bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Team USA men’s basketball roster if the Olympics still featured college players

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, and there are so many great storylines to talk about. USA Basketball is putting its international dominance on the line, and the path to another gold medal won’t be easy for the men or the women with the rest of the world catching up. Olympic legends Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are back to add to their historic legacies, while new stars like France’s Leon Marchand prepare to become household names.

The Olympics logo looks like a certain pop star for 2024 Paris Games

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Arne Slot has confirmed that Andy Robertson is likely to miss the USA leg of the pre-season tour through injury, though he has traveled. The left-back had a challenging time at the Euros, where he clocked a lot of minutes in less than full fitness. He is undergoing a rehabilitation...

Andy Robertson to Miss US Pre-Season Matches

Henderson, NV

North Las Vegas, NV

Nellis Air Force Base, NV

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A’ja Wilson used to hate basketball. Now, she’s Team USA’s best player.

Over the following week, SB Nation will be introducing each of the 12 members of the US Olympic Women’s Basketball team. Here’s what you need to...

A’ja Wilson used to hate basketball. Now, she’s Team USA’s best player.

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