basketball

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We know they’re a great basketball team and they were going to continue to play, continue to fight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

In most athletic departments, football and men’s basketball generate the revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He has covered the Olympics, the NFL, college football, college basketball, tennis, horse racing, boxing and MMA during his time with WSJ Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Rioux is one of only three college basketball players in history taller than the decorated former Irvine center, according to ESPN.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“The school is huge, but a girl asked me to sit with her and her friends at lunch. And I played basketball pretty well.”

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