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Jim Boeheim may not be done coaching U.S. Olympic team after all, according to report
Mike Krzyzewski has been talking with USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo about returning as coach, and if that happens, Jim Boeheim likely will be his assistant. Comment?
Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia
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Students at Hofstra University wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer confronting an armed intruder. Comment?
Sky's Epiphanny Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia
The Brooklyn native will miss a few weeks of the WNBA season to join the Russian national women's basketball team for the EuroBasket tournament from June 15-30. Prince will leave the Chicago Sky on June 4 to train with the Russian team for a week before the tournament begins. Comment?
If Coach K does return to the Olympic team in 2016, what will he have to work with? We wouldn't expect to see Kobe Bryant back - he will likely be retired - and Tyson Chandler and Deron Williams may be replaced. Comment?
Coach K Still Considering Coaching Team USA?
Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski acknowledged in a phone interview Saturday that he's in discussions to return as head coach of USA Basketball through the 2016 Olympics. Comment?
Lynx players share renewed motivation
Nevertheless, losing in the WNBA Finals has resulted in a thorough re-examination of team roles after weaknesses were exploited by the Indiana Fever to claim a title many thought belonged to Minnesota. Comment?
Local roundup: Coast Guard trio headed for New England Basketball Hall of Fame
Coast Guard Academy graduates Mark Harris , Sam Cheung and Jeff Prebeck will be inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame at a ceremony June 22 at the DCU Center. Comment?
6 NBA Teams Guaranteed to Have Interest in Trading for Pau Gasol
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On the other hand, if you're a realist, you will readily admit that trading the soon-to-be 33-year-old center may be the smartest move his current team could make this summer. Comment?
High School Players of the Week for May 16, 2013
Darien Knowles St. Edward Sport: Baseball Class: Sophomore Age: 15 Ht: 6-2 Wt: 170 What Darien did last week: Outfielder/pitcher went 8-for-16, with two doubles, three RBI, seven stolen bases and four walks in five games. Comment?
Baseball instant replay could expand for 2014 season
BASEBALL Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay. Comment?
This week in basketball: Memphis Grizzlies look to battle back into contention
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After losing the first two games of their first round series to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Memphis Grizzlies were in trouble. Comment?
Cares Week Tips Off 17th WNBA Season
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 - To tip off the WNBA's 17th season, the league, its teams and players will join community members and partners in a series of special events and community activities to celebrate WNBA Cares Week. Comment?
Tough Competition Ahead for the 2013 USA U19 World Championship Team, Starting With Trials
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Thirty-three of the nation's top 19-and-unders descended upon the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., today to try and earn one of the 12 coveted spots on the 2013 USA Basketball U19 World Championship Team. Comment?
Coach rolls out red carpet for Erin
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Phillips, 28, started for Indiana Fever as they won the 2012 WNBA championship but the commitment cost her the chance to represent Australia at last year's London Olympics. Comment?
Kristi Harrower waits on deciding about playing on
LEGEND: Four-time Olympic representative Kristi Harrower at last week's clinic for secondary school students across the Bendigo region run at Bendigo South East Secondary College. Comment?
Andy Drohen, Doug Clapp lead Mass. Four-Ball
LOCAL Andy Drohen of The Ranch GC and Doug Clapp of Old Sandwich GC topped a crowded leaderboard after the first day of the Massachusetts Four-Ball Championship. Comment?
Boxing and Floyd Mayweather: Perfect Storm for Highest-Paid Athlete
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The highest-paid U.S. athlete is not endorsed by Nike, nor does he own a clothing line. Comment?
Lakers Notebook: Pau Gasol has his sights set on 2014 World Cup
Pau Gasol has immediately penciled himself out of playing for the Spanish National team during the FIBA European Championship. Comment?
Top basketball recruit Andrew Wiggins, described by Self as an 'alpha dog,' picks Kansas
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Andrew Wiggins had been in his own world, processing information, school by school, guarding his secret from a curious basketball world. Comment?
Top prep prospect Wiggins signs with Kansas
Top prep basketball prospect Andrew Wiggins told a small gathering of family and friends at his high school gym yesterday that he will play at Kansas. Comment?