Milwaukee, WI

Norman, OK

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ESPN reports former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer, who helped develop a rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo, has reportedly been hired to join the Oklahoma men's basketball team.

Oklahoma Men's Basketball Adds Former Bucks Assistant

New York City, NY

Larry Brown Sports

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino had his office broken into and robbed on Tuesday. Two men made off with $375 worth of goods and memorabilia, including a bullhorn, a signed basketball, and a ceremonial dagger, according to Joe Marino, Carl Campanile, and Matt Troutman of the New York Post. The thieves were captured on surveillance...
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Rick Pitino responds after his St. John’s office was robbed

Queens, NY

BroBible

Rick Pitino has ended up at the center of plenty of strange stories over the course of his coaching career, and we have a new entry in the canon due to a robbery that was reportedly orchestrated by thieves who targeted his office at St. John’s. No one would’ve blamed Rick Pitino for riding off […]
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Thieves Reportedly Stole A Sword, Booze, And Other Items From Rick Pitino’s St. John’s Office

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

St. John’s men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino was recently the victim of an office theft. ESPN reported that the St. John’s break-in happened on Tuesday evening and that the thieves stole a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from Pitino’s office during the incident, among other items.

Thieves broke into Rick Pitino's St. John's office, but he was at least in good spirits about it

Sports Illustrated

Two burglars reportedly broke into the legendary coach's office on Tuesday.

Rick Pitino Jokingly Bemoans Items Stolen From St. John's Office Robbery

San Francisco, CA

Al Attles, a Hall of Famer and pivotal figure in Golden State Warriors history, passed away at 87 on August 20, 2024. Drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1960, he played 11 years with the team, which relocated to San Francisco in 1962. Attles later transitioned to coaching, leading the Warriors to an NBA championship in 1975 and holding the franchise record for most regular-season wins as a coach. He was also recognized as a talent contributor, being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.

Hall Of Famer Al Attles Dies At Age 87

The Spun

A legendary Golden State Warrior passed away on Tuesday.  Alvin Attles passed away at the age of 87. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing, per NBA.com. He was affiliated with the franchise for over 60 years and is one of six Warriors in the franchise's history to have ...

Hall Of Fame Saddened By Death Of Legendary Golden State Warriors Star

Memphis, TN

ClutchPoints

The Memphis basketball program is looking to take its 2023-24 showing to the next level in the Fall of 2024. The Tigers reeled in stout transfer portal contributors during the offseason. Former Orlando Magic star and Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway will do all he can to get the most out of his team. However, Hardaway reportedly became a victim of theft in August.

Man arrested after stealing 26 pairs of shoes from Penny Hardaway's $4.25 million home

Chicago, IL

If you're familiar with NBA history, you know that Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas do not like each other.  The rivalry that started in the 1980s and heated up after Jordan reportedly kept Thomas off the Dream Team continues to this day and has shown no signs of stopping. On Thursday, Thomas ...

Isiah Thomas Saddened By How Michael Jordan Treated Legendary Bulls Executive

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Steve Kerr is stepping down as the head coach of the USA Basketball men’s team. After leading Team USA to Olympic gold in Paris, Kerr is ending his tenure, and sources say either Erik Spoelstra or Tyronn Lue will be the head coach for the role.

Steve Kerr to Reportedly Step Down as Team USA Coach

Herbie J Pilato

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Back In The Day Hoops On SI

On Wednesday, former Golden State Warriors player, coach, general manager, team ambassador, and Hall of Famer, Al Attles passed away at the age of 87.

Al Attles Gave His Life To The Golden State Warriors

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Apple Valley News Now

OAKLAND, Calif. — Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died.

Warriors Hall of Famer Al Attles, one of NBA's first Black head coaches, dies at 87

Boston, MA

It is a known fact Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell did not get the love he deserved while winning championships for the Celtics as a player or a coach. While leading the team to 11 championships, he was not met with sold-out stadiums. Instead, Russell had to deal with the cruelty of racism on and off the court.

Does Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell get enough respect?

Golden State Warriors On SI

Boston Celtics and NBA legend Kevin Garnett had an interesting take on the LeBron James to Golden State Warriors trade rumors

Celtics Legend Makes Controversial Statement on LeBron James to Warriors Trade Rumor

BasketballNetwork.net

"You'd see more Jordans and Birds" - PJ Brown thought NBA players would have been better if they had adopted the European approach

Charlotte, NC

A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

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College Coach Rick Pitino’s Treasured Ceremonial Sword and Bullhorn Stolen from Office at St. John’s

Title: Mysterious Theft Leaves Rick Pitino’s Office at St. John’s in Disarray. In an unexpected turn of events, Rick Pitino, the head coach at St. John’s,...

College Coach Rick Pitino’s Treasured Ceremonial Sword and Bullhorn Stolen from Office at St. John’s

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