Facing nine years in prison in Russia, the U.S. basketball star is struggling emotionally and worried that a swap deal to release her may not materialize, according to one of her attorneys.
Tag: Basketball
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Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Rose Fast and Fell Hard
Weeks after the Celtics abruptly suspended Udoka for the season, it’s still not entirely clear why. Some who have known him are struggling to make sense of the situation.
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Tiffany Jackson, Texas Star Forward and W.N.B.A. Veteran, Dies at 37
She was an All-American in college and spent nine years as a pro. “I don’t think I’ve seen a player as competitive,” her college coach said.
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Jeremy Lin Finally Loves ‘Linsanity’ Just As Much as You Do
A star turn with the Knicks in 2012 made Lin a cultural icon. But the focus on his race — Lin is Taiwanese American — made him uncomfortable for years.
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The Return of Midnight Basketball and Its Oakland Community
A once-politicized program has made a comeback, and its organizers hope it can give young Black men a place to escape a troubled city.