basketball

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He recently wrapped up his 46th college basketball season with ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets has hit more 3-pointers than any rookie in basketball history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Chicago-born Leo, the first American pope, is a sports fan, enjoying baseball and basketball, while he swims and plays tennis regularly at the papal out-of-town residence, Castel Gandolfo.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Inspired by the NBA’s recent, record payday for its media rights, pro football is re-examining its existing deals with its partners, essentially thinking: They paid that much for basketball?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Later, when I started playing basketball, same thing happened. I practiced and I got better. So that’s my tip. Remember the piccolo,” he says as we pull up to the park.

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