Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Artis Gilmore across Basketball, Nascar.
The 57th Dirt Bowl concluded at Shawnee Park, bringing together 34 neighborhood teams, NBA alumni and local legends while showcasing recent court resurfacing and historic stone seating.
NASCAR lost Kyle Busch and AP tennis writer Howard Fendrich on May 21; the Jaguars, Browns and Chiefs face three‑game road trips in 2026, and Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu could lead the Gators to a No. 1 preseason ranking.
The university will commission a bronze sculpture by master artist Brian Hanlon, funded by the Nimnicht family, to commemorate the Hall of Fame player’s contributions as a student‑athlete and ambassador.