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Ben Simmons recently posted about LeBron James sneakers, sparking renewed talk of a potential return to the NBA. With the 76ers now bolstered by LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, the former All‑Star is weighing options between Philadelphia, Miami and Brooklyn.
Duquesne University announces a full‑season broadcast partnership with SportsNet Pittsburgh for 2026, featuring a new weekly coach’s show, student‑athlete segments, and multiple sponsorships across the NEC schedule.
Brooklyn FC and Top Right Soccer will host a youth soccer combine on August 29 at Maimonides Park, offering athletic testing, free match tickets and data‑driven player profiles.
Preseason accolades and a strong returning core set the stage for UConn’s push toward another BIG EAST showdown.
Veteran journalist Nicolle Wallace reflects on the life and legacy of Youman Wilder, the New York coach who used baseball to empower Black and Latino youth and confront immigration enforcement.
The Demon Deacons’ latest recruiting haul, highlighted by top‑tier recruits and seasoned transfers, is positioned to deepen depth and expand the team’s global footprint.
From July 3 to 19, the House of GOAL transforms Brooklyn’s Industry City into a playground of soccer trivia, street games, live comedy and the final episode of GOAL’s flagship podcast.
On July 30, acclaimed New Jersey historian John Zinn will present a talk at the Beach Haven Public Library, examining why the fourth game of the 1947 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees remains a benchmark of sporting drama.
Apple TV brings Major League Soccer back with curated music selections, city‑specific Map guides and a Brooklyn event that blends sport, style and sound.
Apple TV will host Major League Soccer’s exclusive content, featuring player‑curated playlists, matchday guides, and a two‑day adidas celebration in Brooklyn, while offering free trials for new subscribers.
Drake Powell's 18‑point performance in the Brooklyn Nets' Summer League win over the Sacramento Kings highlights his potential, while the Nets add Julius Randle and draft Mikel Brown to strengthen their lineup.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended a World Cup semifinal watch party with inmates at Rikers Island, underscoring both the potential for rehabilitation and the persistent challenges facing the facility.
A Friday night tournament at Harlem’s Kingdome courts was interrupted by gunfire that claimed the life of Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson University player, and left two bystanders injured.
A funeral in Brooklyn drew hundreds to mourn Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson basketball player shot during a Harlem tournament while with his son. His legacy of service and sport lives on amid an unsolved investigation.
A community comes together to remember Kinu Rochford, a former Fairleigh Dickinson University player and European professional, whose funeral follows a fatal shooting that also left two others injured.
From a high school graduate in Alabama to a champion in Greece, Donta Hall’s career weaves together personal loss, academic achievement, and international stardom.
At a WNBA All-Star practice in Chicago, former President Barack Obama stepped onto the court, played defense with Jonquel Jones, and shared remarks with Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark, highlighting the league's rising profile and upcoming storylines.
Former Louisville and Wake Forest standout Ty‑Laur Johnson signs with Tennessee State, adding depth and scoring to the roster for the upcoming campaign.
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts in Brooklyn is showcasing two exhibitions that explore the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifiers of Haiti and Zaire, alongside a migration‑focused installation by Francks F. Deceus, highlighting the intertwined histories of Black communities across continents.
After a season‑ending ACL injury, Brooklyn-born forward Brandon Weston will join Southern Miss, bringing a proven scoring pedigree and defensive versatility to the program.
Veteran forward Brandon Davies has hung up his jersey, concluding a professional journey that spanned the NBA and leagues in Italy, France, Germany, Turkey and Japan.
On the eve of the world soccer finals, Eater hosted a vibrant celebration in New York City, showcasing over 30 chefs, diverse cuisines, and brand collaborations that turned a summer downpour into a communal victory.
A late‑night basketball game in Harlem turned deadly, killing former Fairleigh Dickinson University player Kinu Rochford and prompting city officials to demand action against gun violence.
Professional basketball player Kinu Rochford was killed in a Harlem shooting, prompting a massive tribute in his childhood neighborhood and a call to end gun violence.