Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'basketball'

Davidson's Curry Shines In Court, Classroom

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:00 EST

One of the best players in college basketball this year attends school in North Carolina. But it isn't at Duke or the University of North Carolina. Stephen Curry attends tiny Davidson College, which is known for its academics instead of athletics.

10-Year-Old Makes Plea To Interview Obama

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EST

Since September, Damon Weaver has been creatively finding ways to get Obama's attention for an interview — even enlisting Miami Heat basketball players' help. The fifth-grader from Pahokee, Fla., who has interviewed Joe Biden and Caroline Kennedy, tells NPR what he would ask Obama first.

Defunct Houston Comets Holds Dispersal Draft

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Seven members of the women's pro basketball franchise the Houston Comets found new teams to play with Monday. They were part of a special dispersal draft after the Comets announced last week that the franchise would disband.

Bad Boys Of Sports Pay Price

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

NPR's Scott Simon talks with NPR Sports Correspondent Tom Goldman about basketball's exciting Western Conference, NFL suspensions and the fate of O.J. Simpson.

Hoosiers Hope For Another Era Of Hoops Glory

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:12:00 EST

It's been 20 years since the legendary Indiana University men's basketball team won a national championship. Will new head coach Tom Crean be able to turn the tailspinning team around?

Obama Brother In Law Balances Coaching, Politics

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:18:00 EST

Craig Robinson campaigned for his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, during the presidential race. Now Robinson hopes for success in another campaign: to turn the men's basketball team at Oregon State University into a winner.

College Basketball Season Opens Monday

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Men's college basketball play begins Monday. Kansas is the defending national champion but North Carolina is this year's favorite.

Good Night Baseball, Hello Basketball

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Congratulations Philadelphia Phillies! Did anyone notice basketball started this week? Not to mention that there's not been much mention of football and it's already November. Alison talks live with ESPN's Howard Bryant about this week in sports.

Kenny Sailors: Father Of Basketball's Jump Shot

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Kenny Sailors is widely recognized as the originator of the jump shot in basketball. That was in the first half of the 20th century. Now 87, Sailors describes how it all started — and discusses the odd celebrity that his accomplishment has brought him.

U.S. Men Reclaim Basketball Gold

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:18:00 EDT

The last big medal event at the Beijing Olympics — the men's basketball final — was a thriller for the ages. The American "Redeem Team" got redemption by beating Spain, 118-107.

U.S. Wins Basketball Gold As Olympics Winds Down

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:11:00 EDT

The Beijing Olympics got off to a rocky start with talk about pollution and censorship and fakery at the glittering opening ceremony. But once the games began, transcendent performances by athletes gave the games a big boost. NPR's Frank Langfitt wraps up the Olympics during the closing ceremony.

U.S. Men's Volleyballers Also Find Gold At The Beach

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:13:00 EDT

U.S. men matched their female teammates in winning gold in beach volleyball, while American teams kept up their steady advance in pursuit of indoor volleyball, basketball and baseball. Overall, the U.S. medal pile topped 100, but China continued to lead in gold medals.

Looking Into The Spanish Team's "Slant Eyes"

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The Spanish men's and women's Olympic basketball teams posed for pictures in which they made gestures offensive to many Asians: They pulled the skin around their eyes to make themselves appear "Chinese" for an advertisement in a Spanish magazine.

Watching Events Unfold At Beijing Olympics

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

For NPR's Tom Goldman, one of the pleasures of being at the Beijing Olympics Games is the opportunity to watch events unfold without interruption. Renee Montagne talks to him about the weightlifting competition, basketball and controversies surrounding the opening ceremonies.

Women's Gymnastics A Key U.S.-China Rivalry

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Forget basketball. The real China-U.S. rivalry at the Beijing Summer Olympics is in women's gymnastics. The two women's teams are the best in the world, but each is facing a different set of challenges.

China's Basketball Fans Drawn To NBA Stars

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:56:00 EDT

The U.S. Olympic basketball team easily beat China over the weekend. Basketball has become more and more popular in China, where the NBA's Yao Ming and Kobe Bryant were favorites among fans watching the game Sunday.

Teammate Keeps Phelps' Olympic Gold Sweep Alive

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:43:00 EDT

Fellow U.S. swimmer Jason Lezak's rabbit-from-a-hat victory in the 400-meter freestyle relay kept Michael Phelps on his golden path in the Summer Olympics. And the all-star American men's basketball team chilled Yao Ming-led China on its home court.

My Jewish Grandpa's Triumph At Hitler's Olympics

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:48:00 EDT

Reporter Carrie Kahn grew up thinking that her Jewish grandfather, Sam Balter, had proudly marched before Hitler in 1936 as part of the first-ever Olympic basketball team. Though his gold medal is real, the truth, she'd learn, was slightly different.

Tempers, Brawls Flare In Sports World

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

In a single week, there have been two remarkable brawls in the sports world. First came a bench-clearing altercation in a WNBA game — the most notable brawl in the 12-year history of the women's professional basketball league. Then a minor-league baseball skirmish ended with the arrest of a pitcher on a felony assault charge.

Jeff Koons Has A 'Ta-Da' Moment In Chicago

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:44:00 EDT

Naked ladies, rabbits, basketballs and a big, shiny blue heart are all on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art, courtesy of the American painter, sculptor and artist-provocateur. The exhibit leaves most visitors smiling, laughing or just plain puzzled.

Covering San Quentin: A Behind-The-Scenes Look

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

When NPR's Laura Sullivan walked into San Quentin prison, she was greeted by rows of bunk beds along a basketball court. San Quentin currently houses twice the number of inmates that it was built for. Racial tensions run high. On the outside, certain conflicts can be avoided, but in San Quentin, rival gang members sleep right next to each other. Sullivan talks to host Andrea Seabrook about what she saw in one of California's most notorious prisons.

Beastie Boy Yauch on 'Gunnin' to the NBA

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Adam Yauch's new documentary, Gunnin' For That #1 Spot follows basketball prospects through high school. Three of the players will be lottery draft picks in this weeks NBA draft.

Team USA Basketball Aims for Olympic Gold

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Men's basketball got a big boost from the NBA finals matchup between two storied teams — the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. But on the international stage, USA men's basketball has been in shambles. With the summer Olympics less than two months away, longtime basketball executive Jerry Colangelo hopes to assemble a team that will win gold and restore the image of American players.

Russia Welcomes American to Olympic Basketball Team

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

San Antonio Silver Stars guard Becky Hammon is playing for the Russian basketball team at the Olympics in Beijing. Scott Simon talks with her about her decision.

Celtics Trounce Lakers to Win 17th NBA Title

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

For the 17th time, the Boston Celtics are basketball's champions. The Celtics were explosive on offense and relentless on defense in trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 for their first NBA title in 22 years.