KINDER, La. (AP) – Basketball is Joseph “J.J.” LaFleur’s game. And his family knew that an outdoor basketball court was exactly what the Kinder High senior would want. On Aug. 20, Louisiana State Police Troop D granted that wish, presenting the 17-year-old, who was born with 49 XXXXY syndrome and is almost completely nonverbal, with […]
SCHENECTADY The main attraction for over 1,000 young men and women at Central Park this weekend was basketball. But upon arriving, they had the opportunity to do much more than play. “When you live in the community, you understand what attracts the community and what’s important for the community,” said William Revas, one of […]
Diann Aldridge, third from left, is consoled during a prayer vigil for daughter Nykea Aldridge in Chicago. Nykea Aldridge was killed when a stray bullet struck her. (Joshua Lott/Getty Images) Two brothers who were on parole have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Nykea Aldridge, a cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade. She was shot […]
It wasn’t clear until this morning whether the third game of the UCLA Basketball’s team’s Australian tour would be watchable back here in the States. But, UCLA announced that the game will, in fact, be available for streaming on YouTube, courtesy of the Brisbane Bullets. And with that taken care of, it will […]