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Tania Ganguli
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Should Sports be a College Major? Some, including Nike, Say Yes
The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Now Nike is joining some academics in…
Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.
As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs star has embraced the idea that he…
NBA Star Luka Doncic Debuts Foundation Focused on Youth Basketball
The N.B.A. star is worried that for too many youth basketball players, the sport is no longer fun. He’s trying to find ways to change…
In Pro Sports, as in the U.S., Political Support Is Divided
A pro-Harris video from LeBron James. A pro-Trump hat on Nick Bosa. With Election Day near, more have been showing their preference.
W.N.B.A.’s Nneka Ogwumike Takes Over More Than a Vote From LeBron James
Nneka Ogwumike, a nine-time All-Star, will lead More Than a Vote, which will focus on women’s reproductive rights this election cycle.
LeBron James Faces the Basketball World He Helped to Create
James is the sport’s global ambassador, and at the Olympics, he is playing in front of — and against — people who grew up dreaming…
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues N.B.A. Over TV Rights Deal
The company is trying to make the league accept its match of Amazon’s bid to broadcast games starting with the 2025-26 season.
WNBA’s Popularity Booms but Money for Players Hasn’t Kept Pace
Fans and brands have embraced the league, but rules have kept its growing financial success from fully trickling down to the players.
N.B.A. Announces Lucrative Rights Deals With Disney, Comcast and Amazon
The league rejected a bid by Warner Bros. Discovery to match Amazon’s offer.
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Said to Match Amazon’s Bid for NBA Rights
The company, a longtime broadcaster of N.B.A. games, is trying to keep the lucrative broadcast rights as the league negotiates a new contract.