Tag: basketball
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Media Monitor: Spurs Advance to NBA Finals After Game 7 Victory
USA TODAY reports the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and will now face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
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American Airlines Extends Sponsorship with Miami HEAT
American Airlines and the Miami HEAT have announced a multiyear extension of their sponsorship agreement. American will continue its role as the Official Airline of the Miami HEAT, solidifying their long-standing partnership.
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Media Monitor: Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47
USA Today is reporting that Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at 47 after a battle with glioblastoma.
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Media Monitor: Jason Collins, NBA trailblazer, dies at 47
The Washington Post is reporting that Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay active player, has died at 47 from brain cancer. He announced his diagnosis in December 2025.
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Media Monitor: USA Today Reports Death of Grizzlies Forward Brandon Clarke
USA Today is reporting the death of Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke at age 29. Clarke played seven seasons in the NBA.
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WNBA and AWS Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Introduce AI-Driven Analytics
The WNBA and AWS have formed a multi-year partnership to introduce AI-driven analytics and enhance fan engagement. AWS becomes the league's Official Cloud Partner, launching new real-time statistics platforms and joining the WNBA Changemakers Collective.
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