Stories Tagged as
Basketball
Kobe Bryant's legacy as an athlete and a venture capitalist
by
Erika Soderstrom
and Andy Uhler
Jan 27, 2020
"He was really diverse in this first few moments of retirement," says Kenneth Shropshire of Arizona State University.
One small step for the WNBA, one giant leap for women's sports
by
Andy Uhler
and Rose Conlon
Jan 27, 2020
As athletes demand equal pay, a salary hike in women's basketball is promising
David Stern, NBA commissioner, leaves a lasting legacy in the sports business world
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 2, 2020
Stern died of complications stemming from a brain hemorrhage he suffered on Dec. 12.
Here's why the NBA's draft is a game of chance
by
Andy Uhler
May 15, 2019
There's way more to one player than meets the eye.
In basketball, the right tech can improve your shot
by
Molly Wood
, Daniel Shin
and Bennett Purser
Apr 5, 2019
"This merging of artificial intelligence and basketball is a really powerful thing," said Dr. Rachel Marty Pyke, data scientist.
Zion Williamson's shoe: The business of college sports footwear
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 22, 2019
Duke's Zion Williamson split his Nike shoe wide open in a game against rival North Carolina, injuring his knee.
For the NFL and NBA, more points mean more money
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 3, 2019
The NFL playoffs begin this weekend amid a scoring boom in football — and basketball as well.
For public good, not for profit.
Cleveland businesses brace for LeBron James' departure
by
Ashton Marra
Jul 10, 2018
LeBron James has announced he’s leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time, heading west to join the 16-time national champion Los Angeles Lakers. After his first departure in 2010 for Miami, Cleveland restaurant owners noticed a slump in business as fewer people came out for games at the Quicken Loans Arena, but business […]
With NBA picks, data can only take you so far
Jun 20, 2018
The NBA draft takes place tomorrow in Brooklyn, when teams make big bets on young players, hoping they might been the next LeBron James or Steph Curry, that once-in-a-generation player who can transform a team’s fortunes. But these players are notoriously risky investments. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
March Madness means lots of illegal sports betting
Mar 22, 2018
A New Jersey casino gambling case before the Supreme Court could open the door for more legal sports gambling.