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Tee Higgins to Host Celebrity Basketball Charity Game

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will headline a charity basketball game on May 23 at Oak Ridge High School in Tennessee, featuring a roster of past and present athletes and celebrities. The event aims to combine friendly competition with fundraising for local causes.

May 23, 2026

Darren Matsuda Exits Punahou After Legendary Coaching Tenure

After more than a decade at the helm, Darren Matsuda has resigned as head coach of Punahou's boys basketball program, leaving behind a record of three state titles, five runner‑up finishes and a lasting imprint on Hawaii high school basketball.

May 23, 2026

‘Courtside’ aims to bring queer love to the hardwood

A new queer women’s basketball romantic comedy titled ‘Courtside’ is in development, featuring WNBA players Gabby Williams, Sydney Colson, and Theresa Plaisance. The film follows a star player who falls for her teammate and highlights representation in professional basketball.

May 23, 2026

Jerry Hobbie Joins TCU Coaching Staff After Departure from Washington

Jerry Hobbie, known for his work developing shooters, left the Washington Huskies to become an assistant at TCU, where coach Jamie Dixon highlighted his experience and connections. His departure follows recent staff changes, including Tony Bland’s move to Kansas, and raises questions about the Huskies’ upcoming roster plans.

May 23, 2026

Sallie Jane’s Shuts Doors After Three Years, Citing Family Health

The Lexington bar and restaurant Sallie Jane’s closed after three years, not due to lack of support but because its co‑owner, Nancy Ayers Edwards, fell ill. The venue, dedicated to the memory of Edwards’s grandmother, partnered with JD’s Kitchen and Catering and was known for cocktails like Mamma’s Punch. Edwards, who continues to DJ at University of Kentucky games, hopes to revive the concept in a new form.

May 23, 2026

Kailee Olson, Beloved Coach and Advocate, Dies at 35

Kailee Olson, a 35‑year‑old assistant coach at Duluth East, lost her fight against colon cancer after 15 months. She leaves behind a husband, two daughters, and a legacy of advocacy and mentorship.

May 22, 2026