basketball

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Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma issued a second apology Tuesday night for his behavior after the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the Final Four last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In today’s basketball ecosystem, the most talented prospects tend to receive cradle-to-college coaching and retreat to the comfort of ultra-specialized workouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“With the college women’s basketball season behind us, it’s time to move forward and close the chapter on how our semifinal game with UConn ended,” Staley wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Kon Knueppel has hit more 3-pointers than any rookie in basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In the late afternoon, Ray and I play basketball.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko