Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark

The internet is pointing out the hypocrisy in response to Angel Reese’s victory taunt

She made the same gesture that a white player did last week and is getting a much different reception for it.

On Apr 3, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture IRL
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2002: The year of the magical basketball shoe

Kids in 2002 wanted to be like Mike. But then they wanted to be like Allen Iverson, too. And some just wanted vintage Chuck Taylors.

On Dec 12, 2022 by Hannah Borenstein

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‘She saw how easy that was’: Woman loyalty-checks NBA player for his girlfriend in viral video (updated)

'And she won’t leave either...'

On Sep 10, 2022 by Jack Alban

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It’s time to abolish the NBA draft

A major part of the problem surrounding the NBA Draft is the language used to talk about its players.

On May 11, 2022 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Tony Smith

Life after sports: The challenging transition from pro athlete to normal person

Without their sport at the center of everything they do, retired professional athletes risk losing their sense of purpose and self-identity.

On Apr 28, 2022 by John Scott Lewinski

IRL
Aerial Powers SXSW

Pro basketball player and influencer Aeriel Powers discusses how virtual threats can become physical at SXSW

'You can hide behind a screen and say whatever you want.'

On Mar 13, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
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“I would’ve emailed that boss back and said ‘What about it?'”: TikToker says boss caught her on camera at Warriors game after she called in sick, sparking debate

‘I told you I was too sick to go to work, I never said I was too sick to go to the Golden State game, baby.'

On Nov 17, 2021 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL
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How to stream the NBA Draft: Follow the NBA Draft picks live

See where your team picks in this year's NBA Draft.

On Jul 29, 2021 by Phil West

Sports
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‘Devastating’: Adam Sandler’s pickup basketball game goes viral—so do his teammates

‘I’ll be damned if I f*ck up Adam Sandler’s dime’

On May 18, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Internet Culture
The Los Angeles Lakers logo.

How a catfishing mystery upended Lakers fandom

What started out as a call to locate missing person quickly unraveled.

On Apr 21, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture
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‘I’m proud my wife is white’: Black head coach divides viewers

'I'm very proud to be African-American.'

On Apr 7, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
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NCAA women’s basketball players get new weight room after player exposes disparity on TikTok

'Social media is powerful.'

On Mar 21, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

Internet Culture Tech
woman showing small rack of weights in NCAA women's training area

NCAA basketball player exposes paltry women’s weight room on TikTok

'If you aren’t upset about this problem, then you’re a part of it.'

On Mar 19, 2021 by Bryan Rolli

IRL
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How to stream March Madness

Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis?

On Mar 18, 2021 by Phil West

Sports
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How to stream NBA games: Live stream the 2021-22 NBA season

Here's how to stream the NBA.

On Jan 19, 2021 by Phil West

Sports