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Basketball
Who wins March Madness? The NCAA
Mar 15, 2016
Revenues from men's college basketball are up, but athletes' scholarships often don't even cover college costs.
The Dispatch Episode 6: Steph Curry and the economics of 3-pointers
by
Molly Wood
Mar 10, 2016
The b-ball phenom talks long shots and the power of water. AlphaGo outsmarts humans
The secret to a perfect basketball team is data
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 8, 2016
You don't come across a Steph Curry every day, but teams are trying to make their own.
NBA goes to Toronto seeking international fans
by
Sam Harnett
Feb 12, 2016
For the first time, the NBA's all-star game will be outside of the United States.
NBA's new tool creates near-real time highlight reels
by
Molly Wood
Dec 14, 2015
Sports association hopes to become global powerhouse for online content.
Lebron James signs landmark lifetime deal with Nike
by
Wes Williams
Dec 7, 2015
This is the first time Nike has gone "lifetime" with any of its stars
Nike and LeBron make a lifelong commitment
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 7, 2015
LeBron keeps making buckets — of cash.
For public good, not for profit.
Can the Warriors' winning streak bring in big bucks?
by
Molly Wood
and Mukta Mohan
Dec 1, 2015
Winning games is great for fans but does a streak affect sales or advertising?
In the NBA, 'Hack-a-Shaq' is fouling ratings, too
by
Gigi Douban
May 12, 2015
The strategy of fouling bad free-throw shooters can be effective, but slows the game
Why NBA is first U.S. pro league to go to Cuba
by
Gigi Douban
Apr 20, 2015
The NBA plans a basketball clinic in Cuba for later this month.