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Marc Gasol Continues to Break the Mold

Mike Conley has made 653 more career three-pointers than his Memphis Grizzlies teammate Marc Gasol. So winning a friendly shooting competition — make as many

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Becky Hammon: From Clutch to Coach

Two years ago, Becky Hammon, a gritty WNBA point guard with a flair for nailing decisive three-pointers, was chatting with San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker

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Mother Knows Best

Our moms do a lot for us, and we should celebrate them everyday. But that’s especially true on Sunday, which is Mother’s Day. To mark the occasion, we asked

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Kyle Lowry: Can't Stop, Won't Stop

The Philadelphia native earned a starting spot in his first NBA All-Star Game while leading his team to the top of the Atlantic Division for a second

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Recapping Day 1 of NBA All-Star Weekend
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The 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off yesterday with Media Day. It gave journalists covering this weekend’s All-Star Game some time with featured players

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SportsKid of the Year 2014: Mo'ne Davis
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During her first ever baseball game, in 2009, there were three things that made 7-year-old pitcher Mo’ne Davis stick out: her pink glove, her raw talent, and

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The Many Faces of Chris Bosh

During Chris Bosh's senior year at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas, it was normal to find him shooting hoops in the gym. After all, he was a McDonald's

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Nike's HyperSchool is in Session!

Last week, Nike invited Sports Illustrated Kids to HyperSchool, a fun and interactive experience, to teach us how weather impacts athletes. With a recreated

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WNBA Star Becky Hammon Ready for NBA
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After 16 years of playing in the WNBA, Becky Hammon will become a rookie again when the NBA season tips off this fall. No, she’s not turning back the clock.

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