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<title>Why Serena Williams came back</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In 2002, the same year Serena Williams completely dominated the world of professional tennis en route to her first “Serena Slam” of holding all four major titles simultaneously, the movie Paid In Full was released. No one knew then — certainly not Serena herself — that nearly a quarter century later, the cult classic’s defining […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Adidas’ NIL pipeline is producing NBA rookies who already know the business</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mikel Brown Jr. reached the NBA with a head start few rookies have. Long before being selected sixth overall by the Brooklyn Nets at Tuesday’s NBA Draft, the 20-year-old guard had been embedded in Adidas’ ecosystem through a name, image and likeness deal that began in high school. “By the time our athletes walk across […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Why U.S. soccer is a baffling World Cup underdog</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andscape explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. PHILADELPHIA — Shortly after Haiti lost its World Cup Group C match to Brazil last week, I approached Jean Claude Edwards and his daughter, Tamikha, as they walked back to their hotel. They were among the few thousand […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>AJ Dybantsa a beacon of light for Wizards fans, next up in rich D.C. basketball tradition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Quiet as it’s kept, there are not many American cities that love the game of basketball and have a rich hoop history like Washington, D.C. Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Edwin Bancroft Henderson, Earl Lloyd, Elgin Baylor, Morgan Wootten, Adrian Dantley, Dave Bing and John Thompson II made their names in Washington. […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Antoine Semenyo grew up in England with Ghanaian pride</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/antoine-semenyo-grew-up-in-england-with-ghanaian-pride</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National identity can shape an athlete long before the spotlight arrives. Antoine Semenyo reflects on why representing Ghana was never a difficult decision, even after being born in London and growing up in England. The Manchester City winger discusses his family’s deep connection to Ghana, receiving his first call-up from the Black Stars, and how […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Kingston Flemings ready to ‘constantly get better’ in NBA</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kingston-flemings-ready-to-constantly-get-better-in-nba</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO — Some NBA draft picks will have reached much of their potential by the time they arrive in the league. The way former University of Houston guard Kingston Flemings sees it, the best is yet to come for him, thanks to his work ethic. “Every single year, I’ll get better,” Flemings told Andscape on […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cameron Boozer has support of proud former NBA All&#45;Star dad en route to draft</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO — Carlos Boozer brought the Boozer name to the NBA in 2002. The former Duke star played in two NBA All-Star Games and had a notable 13-season career. There are two more Boozers projected to be in the NBA as well in former Duke forward Cameron Boozer and his twin brother, Cayden, who will […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NBA draft: The fathers behind the future</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andscape senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears sits down with top 2026 NBA draft prospects and their fathers for a Father’s Day conversation about presence, trust and the lessons that shape the next generation. AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr. reflect on family, NIL, discipline, faith and what […]
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Nate Ament believes he has ‘best upside’ in 2026 NBA draft</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nate-ament-believes-he-has-best-upside-in-2026-nba-draft</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO – In what is supposed to be one of the best NBA drafts in league history, there may not be a prospect with more potential and intrigue than former University of Tennessee forward Nate Ament. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo projects that Ament will be selected 10th overall in the 2026 NBA draft by the Milwaukee […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Len Bias: Remembering the person 40 years later</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Those of a certain age still feel Len Bias, the symbol. He was a local phenom who grew into the distinction. The hometown kid from Landover, Maryland, who went on to not only star at the University of Maryland, but also erect entirely new imagination ecosystems there. His battles with the University of North Carolina’s […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>For Mikel Brown Jr., his name means everything ahead of NBA draft</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/for-mikel-brown-jr-his-name-means-everything-ahead-of-nba-draft</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO – For highly regarded NBA draft prospect Mikel Brown Jr., there will be a lot of pride for himself and his family when he runs down the court with his name on the back of his jersey next season. When the NBA draft arrives on June 23, the former University of Louisville guard will […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/for-wnba-players-of-african-descent-deciding-what-name-to-go-by-is-a-choice-born-of-pride-preservation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In Nigerian culture, Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike said, a person’s full name acts as an affirmation. Ogwumike, whose full name is Nnemkadi Chinwe Ogwumike, said Nnemkadi means “mother supreme,” Chinwe means “God gives” and Ogwumike means “warrior.” Ogwumike is among multiple WNBA players with a name of African origin. Several of those players, […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We can’t let our foot off the gas’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-we-cant-let-our-foot-off-the-gas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andscape explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. It’s been a pretty good 48 hours to be Tyler Adams. Actually, that might be underselling it. Twenty-four hours earlier, Adams walked onto the pitch at Los Angeles Stadium for the United States Men’s National Team’s first World […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Darius Acuff Jr. accepts ‘tough love’ from father, turns into top NBA draft prospect</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/darius-acuff-jr-accepts-tough-love-from-father-turns-into-top-nba-draft-prospect</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO – The 2026 NBA draft is expected to be highlighted by top-five prospects AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Years from now, though, Darius Acuff Jr. expects to be talked about first when the Class of 2026 is mentioned. “Five years from now they will say I was the best player […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>A different kind of assist: The connections that carry us</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/a-different-kind-of-assist-the-connections-that-carry-us</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ No matter the industry, careers are rarely built in isolation. Often someone offers guidance or encouragement, or simply makes room at the table for the person coming up behind them. During NBA Finals week in New York, Monica McNutt, an ESPN analyst for the NBA, WNBA and college basketball, created a space to celebrate those […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>‘He deserves it’: Knicks coach Mike Brown’s proud family celebrating his NBA Finals win</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO — The stage was set for the New York Knicks on Saturday night. A crying Tracy Morgan, a gleeful Spike Lee and other celebrity Knicks fans celebrated with the players. They were eager to see the NBA championship trophy that had eluded the Knicks for 53 years. In the midst of the Knicks’ […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Why Cape Verde’s World Cup first means so much</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-cape-verdes-world-cup-first-means-so-much</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Cape Verde’s first trip to the World Cup is more than a soccer milestone; it is a celebration that stretches from the islands off West Africa to the team’s training base in Rhode Island. […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Andscape at the World Cup: Why Senegal vs. France means more than soccer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. From Cafe Ru Dix, a Brooklyn-based Senegalese restaurant, Andscape columnist William Rhoden and ESPN FC host Alexis Nunes explore why the World Cup can turn one matchup into a global cultural moment. Senegal vs. […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New York Knicks’ NBA Finals victory delivers a new identity</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-nba-finals-victory-delivers-a-new-identity</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden and senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears. SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks will have their championship parade Thursday, one the team, the city, and generations of fans and players have been awaiting since […]
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>What Spurs culture taught Bruce Bowen about winning</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/what-spurs-culture-taught-bruce-bowen-about-winning</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more. Great organizations leave an imprint that lasts long after the final game. Bruce Bowen reflects on the values, leadership and culture that defined his years with San […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>At NBA Finals, San Antonio Spurs find hope after pain of Game 4 collapse</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more. NEW YORK — Taylor Swift and two of her friends were surrounded by Knicks City Dancers and the Knicks’ Knockouts street team Wednesday night, screaming and dancing […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ball Up Top: Wu&#45;Tang Clan reacts to Knicks’ 29&#45;point COMEBACK</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ball-up-top-wu-tang-clan-reacts-to-knicks-29-point-comeback</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wu-Tang Clan was in the building, the Knicks were down big, and Madison Square Garden somehow found another gear. On Ball Up Top, David Dennis Jr. and Kendrick Perkins react to New York’s 29-point comeback over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Perkins argues that Jalen Brunson put the city […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The New York Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback: You never want to miss a miracle</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-new-york-knicks-historic-game-4-comeback-you-never-want-to-miss-a-miracle</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more. NEW YORK — I’ve seen collapses, and I’ve seen comebacks. I’ve never seen a team collapse like the San Antonio Spurs collapsed in a championship moment. And […]
The post The New York Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback: You never want to miss a miracle appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Jose Alvarado is the ‘most New York’ of Knicks in NBA Finals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jose-alvarado-is-the-most-new-york-of-knicks-in-nba-finals</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jose-alvarado-is-the-most-new-york-of-knicks-in-nba-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more. NEW YORK — About a month after proudly donning a New York Knicks jersey for the first time, native New Yorker Jose Alvarado spoke about a championship […]
The post Jose Alvarado is the ‘most New York’ of Knicks in NBA Finals appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Nike’s bet on soccer kits as fashion language</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/inside-nikes-bet-on-soccer-kits-as-fashion-language</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Soccer kits have moved beyond their sole function as match-day uniforms. At least they have for Nike, which is pushing the limits of match-day gear into a broader cultural system as the brand prepares to support 12 national teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Unveiled last week in New York City, the X2 collection, […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>‘It’s like a family reunion’: Former Knicks players come together courtside</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/its-like-a-family-reunion-former-knicks-players-come-together-courtside</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears and more. NEW YORK — New York Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier poetically described it as “a Knicks family reunion” every home game on “Alumni Row.” Whether it’s Spike […]
The post ‘It’s like a family reunion’: Former Knicks players come together courtside appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>You’re always someone’s child</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/youre-always-someones-child</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The early days of the pandemic were all one big figuring-out period. Yet, I do remember that call.  At the time, my mother and grandmother were roommates, but the bond was so much deeper than that. They were soulmates. Following my parents’ divorce in 1988, my mom and I moved from Salisbury, North Carolina, to […]
The post You’re always someone’s child appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>NBA Finals: Spike Lee, New York Knicks super fan, believes 2026 is year title drought ends</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nba-finals-spike-lee-new-york-knicks-super-fan-believes-2026-is-year-title-drought-ends</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/nba-finals-spike-lee-new-york-knicks-super-fan-believes-2026-is-year-title-drought-ends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden and senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears. I met with filmmaker Spike Lee in his Brooklyn studio to talk about his long and sometimes tortured love affair with the New York Knicks. Lee was a […]
The post NBA Finals: Spike Lee, New York Knicks super fan, believes 2026 is year title drought ends appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Why Victor Wembanyama should play at Rucker Park</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-victor-wembanyama-should-play-at-rucker-park</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-victor-wembanyama-should-play-at-rucker-park</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From San Antonio to New York City, follow Andscape’s coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals with columnist William C. Rhoden and senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears. SAN ANTONIO — A day before the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs met in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, I spoke over lunch with “Inside […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Knicks forward OG Anunoby is winning fans — and attention for his sneakers</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-forward-og-anunoby-is-winning-fans-and-attention-for-his-sneakers</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/knicks-forward-og-anunoby-is-winning-fans-and-attention-for-his-sneakers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OG Anunoby isn’t just locking down opponents this postseason. He’s winning over some of New York’s most recognizable fans. From actor Anne Hathaway recounting courtside encounters on late-night television, to lifestyle icon Martha Stewart praising his quiet confidence, the 28-year-old Knicks forward has become an unlikely favorite beyond the basketball court. “Time slowed down,” Hathaway […]
The post Knicks forward OG Anunoby is winning fans — and attention for his sneakers appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Victor Wembanyama has the perfect mentor in Bismack Biyombo</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/victor-wembanyama-has-the-perfect-mentor-in-bismack-biyombo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO — As the Western Conference finals MVP award sat in Victor Wembanyama’s locker after the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the 2026 NBA Finals, teammate Bismack Biyombo recalled a recent dream he had. Biyombo, who is in his 15th season as an NBA center, dreamed that Wembanyama had won an MVP award — […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton: ‘These are the moments I prayed for’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/golden-state-valkyries-guard-veronica-burton-these-are-the-moments-i-prayed-for</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During her fifth season in the WNBA, Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton will share a look into her life on and off the court in a monthly video diary on Andscape. Golden State Valkyries point guard Veronica Burton’s path to becoming a WNBA starter wasn’t linear. Ten games into the Valkyries’ 2026 season, the […]
The post Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton: ‘These are the moments I prayed for’ appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Golden, State, Valkyries, guard, Veronica, Burton:, ‘These, are, the, moments, prayed, for’</media:keywords>
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<title>From pitch to pavement: How soccer sneakers became a staple of Black diaspora style</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/from-pitch-to-pavement-how-soccer-sneakers-became-a-staple-of-black-diaspora-style</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A packed Afrobeats party in Washington, D.C., can feel like a map of the Black diaspora in motion. Somewhere between the DJ spinning Davido and attendees showing off their range of vocal stims and styles, the footwear begins to stand out. A pair of Adidas Samba sneakers with loose trousers and a vintage Nigeria kit. […]
The post From pitch to pavement: How soccer sneakers became a staple of Black diaspora style appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, pitch, pavement:, How, soccer, sneakers, became, staple, Black, diaspora, style</media:keywords>
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<title>Serena Williams is back and still as relevant as ever — on and off the tennis court</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/serena-williams-is-back-and-still-as-relevant-as-ever-on-and-off-the-tennis-court</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Serena Williams’ announcement on Monday that she would return to professional tennis nearly four years after her last match felt Jordan-esque. The Women’s Tennis Association’s website displayed a graphic that included only three words: “Serena is back.” Williams heralded the return by posting a 17-second Nike ad on her social media accounts. In the video, […]
The post Serena Williams is back and still as relevant as ever — on and off the tennis court appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Walt Frazier is still a New York Knicks patriarch</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/walt-frazier-is-still-a-new-york-knicks-patriarch</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO — Walt “Clyde” Frazier proudly held both fists out, displaying a ring on each hand. The one on his left was for being named one of the Top 50 NBA players of all-time in 1996. On the right hand, the New York Knicks legend wore a ring from the 1973 NBA championship, the […]
The post Walt Frazier is still a New York Knicks patriarch appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Mark Tatum lays out Basketball Africa League’s next transition</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/mark-tatum-lays-out-basketball-africa-leagues-next-transition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Now six seasons in, the Basketball Africa League is becoming more of a league. Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the 2026 BAL in their inaugural tournament season by defeating Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 in the championship game in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sunday. After its inaugural 2021 season was held in a bubble in Kigali because […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Tyler Adams diary: ‘Now the World Cup feels real’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-diary-now-the-world-cup-feels-real</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK — Looking down on Times Square from a 21st-floor hotel room, the significance of this full-circle moment isn’t lost on Tyler Adams. “It’s weird flying back into New York, which has been home for me for so many years in my life,” the United States Men’s National Team midfielder reflected just hours before […]
The post Tyler Adams diary: ‘Now the World Cup feels real’ appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Julian Champagnie’s hard work pays off with NBA Finals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/julian-champagnies-hard-work-pays-off-with-nba-finals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OKLAHOMA CITY – Julian Champagnie cried after he wasn’t selected during the 2022 NBA draft in his hometown of Brooklyn. He thought his NBA career was over before it truly started after the Philadelphia 76ers waived him to make room for a slam dunk contest participant. Champagnie was subsequently claimed off waivers by the San […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>In Thunder&#45;Spurs Game 7, Shai Gilgeous&#45;Alexander ready for biggest game of career</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-thunder-spurs-game-7-shai-gilgeous-alexander-ready-for-biggest-game-of-career</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/in-thunder-spurs-game-7-shai-gilgeous-alexander-ready-for-biggest-game-of-career</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN ANTONIO — After being routed by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat in front of his locker and told several Oklahoma City Thunder teammates how “fire” his postgame noodles were. The two-time NBA MVP also understands the Thunder are in the line of […]
The post In Thunder-Spurs Game 7, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready for biggest game of career appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Softball is still a mostly white sport. UCLA standout Jordan Woolery wants to inspire change on and off the field.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/softball-is-still-a-mostly-white-sport-ucla-standout-jordan-woolery-wants-to-inspire-change-on-and-off-the-field</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ OKLAHOMA CITY — Jordan Woolery still kneels as “The Star-Spangled Banner” plays before her softball games. She has done so since her freshman season at UCLA. Her reasoning goes back to her high school days. She was a dominant prep player at Clayton Valley Charter High School in Concord, California, and a national champion and […]
The post Softball is still a mostly white sport. UCLA standout Jordan Woolery wants to inspire change on and off the field. appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘I’m not going to stop chasing a ring’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/donovan-mitchell-diary-im-not-going-to-stop-chasing-a-ring</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell felt lost, confused and embarrassed when he woke up Tuesday morning. With his season over in a brutal way, he was scheduled to fly to — of all places — New York later that day. Mitchell and the Cavaliers’ season ended after a 130-93 rout by […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Under Armour taps Justin Jefferson as the face of its football future</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/under-armour-taps-justin-jefferson-as-the-face-of-its-football-future</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has enjoyed an offseason on the fly. Attending the Met Gala earlier this month, Jefferson was dressed by Brooklyn-based label Who Decides War in a one-of-a-kind, deconstructed suit. Supporting the Minnesota Timberwolves, he kicked back courtside in Bottega Veneta trainers and Oakley sunglasses. Back in Baltimore, Under Armour — […]
The post Under Armour taps Justin Jefferson as the face of its football future appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson earns ‘full trust’ of legendary franchise</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/san-antonio-spurs-coach-mitch-johnson-earns-full-trust-of-legendary-franchise</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mitch Johnson walked into the office of San Antonio Spurs general manager Brian Wright in late April of last year for a meeting that would change his life and the history of the franchise. Waiting in the office were Wright, Spurs owner Peter J. Holt, team president R.C. Buford and, last and most importantly, Gregg […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ball Up Top: Who do KNICKS want: THUNDER or SPURS?</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/ball-up-top-who-do-knicks-want-thunder-or-spurs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 5 win, Ball Up Top looks beyond the Western Conference finals and asks whether the New York Knicks can beat either team waiting on the other side. David, Rodney and Chuck weigh in on the Thunder’s injuries, the Spurs’ inexperience, Victor Wembanyama’s Game 5 response, and how a rested […]
The post Ball Up Top: Who do KNICKS want: THUNDER or SPURS? appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New York Knicks trying to scale a mountain not climbed in 53 years</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-trying-to-scale-a-mountain-not-climbed-in-53-years</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-trying-to-scale-a-mountain-not-climbed-in-53-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND — Shortly before the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers played Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, I spoke with Knicks legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier about New York’s championship prospects. Specifically, I wondered how Clyde thought he would feel if this year’s team actually won the franchise’s first NBA title since Frazier’s Knicks […]
The post New York Knicks trying to scale a mountain not climbed in 53 years appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, York, Knicks, trying, scale, mountain, not, climbed, years</media:keywords>
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<title>James Harden willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ for Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026&#45;27</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/james-harden-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-for-cleveland-cavaliers-in-2026-27</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/james-harden-willing-to-do-whatever-it-takes-for-cleveland-cavaliers-in-2026-27</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND — Next season, James Harden will be 37 years old and in his 18th NBA season, presumably back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While playing 20 seasons is his ultimate goal, the 11-time NBA All-Star knows the end is on the horizon. “I love to hoop. I will know when it’s over,” Harden told Andscape […]
The post James Harden willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ for Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026-27 appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>James, Harden, willing, ‘whatever, takes’, for, Cleveland, Cavaliers, 2026-27</media:keywords>
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<title>‘The American Carnival’: Halftime power rankings</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-american-carnival-halftime-power-rankings-984</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-american-carnival-halftime-power-rankings-984</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ‘The American Carnival’ is a yearlong cultural examination of the impact of the Super Bowl halftime show far beyond entertainment. Through history, politics, race, economics and music, the series explores how 12 minutes on the most-watched stage in the country often say more about America than the game itself.  With roughly four months until the […]
The post ‘The American Carnival’: Halftime power rankings appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘The, American, Carnival’:, Halftime, power, rankings</media:keywords>
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<title>NAACP boycott call: Why pros – not college athletes – should step up</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-boycott-call-why-pros-not-college-athletes-should-step-up</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/naacp-boycott-call-why-pros-not-college-athletes-should-step-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NAACP’s call to boycott select Southern college athletic programs in states attacking voting rights has been met with ambivalence. The iconic activist group’s “Out of Bounds” campaign recalled the spirits of movements past — and not just the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. It also drew on the more recent […]
The post NAACP boycott call: Why pros – not college athletes – should step up appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NAACP, boycott, call:, Why, pros, –, not, college, athletes, –, should, step</media:keywords>
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<title>‘The American Carnival:’ Halftime power rankings</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-american-carnival-halftime-power-rankings</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-american-carnival-halftime-power-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ‘The American Carnival’ is a yearlong cultural examination of the impact of the Super Bowl halftime show far beyond entertainment. Through history, politics, race, economics and music, the series explores how 12 minutes on the most-watched stage in the country often say more about America than the game itself.  With roughly four months until the […]
The post ‘The American Carnival:’ Halftime power rankings appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘The, American, Carnival:’, Halftime, power, rankings</media:keywords>
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<title>Jared McCain brings ‘contagious energy’ to Oklahoma City Thunder</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jared-mccain-brings-contagious-energy-to-oklahoma-city-thunder</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/jared-mccain-brings-contagious-energy-to-oklahoma-city-thunder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OKLAHOMA CITY — Showcasing an unapologetic Generation Z persona, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain dons multicolored painted nails with creative designs. His TikTok dance videos have helped him garner more than 5 million followers on that platform, 2 million followers on Instagram, 375,000 YouTube subscribers and countless haters. The Drake fanatic had no problems […]
The post Jared McCain brings ‘contagious energy’ to Oklahoma City Thunder appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jared, McCain, brings, ‘contagious, energy’, Oklahoma, City, Thunder</media:keywords>
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<title>New York Knicks coach Mike Brown is on a quest to be a closer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-brown-is-on-a-quest-to-be-a-closer</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/new-york-knicks-coach-mike-brown-is-on-a-quest-to-be-a-closer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK — As the New York Knicks navigate their Eastern Conference finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mike Brown is a man looking in the mirror. Brown, in his first year as head coach of the Knicks, looks down at the Cleveland bench and remembers his 36-year-old self, who was a rookie head coach […]
The post New York Knicks coach Mike Brown is on a quest to be a closer appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper ‘all business’ on court in Western Conference finals</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/san-antonio-spurs-guard-dylan-harper-all-business-on-court-in-western-conference-finals</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/san-antonio-spurs-guard-dylan-harper-all-business-on-court-in-western-conference-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OKLAHOMA CITY — Twenty-year-old Dylan Harper was in the San Antonio Spurs’ training room getting treatment before Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals Monday when a lineup scratch about 60 minutes before tipoff dramatically changed his role. Instead of coming off the bench as usual, the rookie suddenly had to prepare to make […]
The post San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper ‘all business’ on court in Western Conference finals appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>San, Antonio, Spurs, guard, Dylan, Harper, ‘all, business’, court, Western, Conference, finals</media:keywords>
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<title>Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘The job is not done’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/donovan-mitchell-diary-the-job-is-not-done</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell became the Cleveland Cavaliers’ team DJ when he put a mammoth speaker by his chair in the visiting locker room Sunday night, connected his iPhone and played some victory music from Drake’s new album, “Iceman.” This celebration came after Mitchell and the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a […]
The post Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘The job is not done’ appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Andscape at 10: ‘A dream team of journalists’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/andscape-at-10-a-dream-team-of-journalists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ When former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee, it changed how sports was covered. Writer Jesse Washington shares his most impactful Andscape moments in celebration of our 10th anniversary.
The post Andscape at 10: ‘A dream team of journalists’ appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Andscape at 10: Sheila Matthews’ favorite interviews</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/andscape-at-10-sheila-matthews-favorite-interviews</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/andscape-at-10-sheila-matthews-favorite-interviews</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Vice President Kamala Harris to the cast of The Chi, writer Sheila Matthews reminisces about her favorite interviews in honor of Andscape’s 10th anniversary.
The post Andscape at 10: Sheila Matthews’ favorite interviews appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Andscape, 10:, Sheila, Matthews’, favorite, interviews</media:keywords>
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<title>Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is never shaken by the moment</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-guard-ajay-mitchell-is-never-shaken-by-the-moment</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-guard-ajay-mitchell-is-never-shaken-by-the-moment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Most NBA fans outside of Oklahoma are probably just getting familiar with the name Ajay Mitchell. The second-year Oklahoma City Thunder guard has made a name for himself during these NBA playoffs while stepping into the starting lineup for injured 2025 NBA All-Star Jalen Williams. As for Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates, they […]
The post Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is never shaken by the moment appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oklahoma, City, Thunder, guard, Ajay, Mitchell, never, shaken, the, moment</media:keywords>
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<title>For Daniss Jenkins, the Detroit Pistons embody his basketball journey</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/for-daniss-jenkins-the-detroit-pistons-embody-his-basketball-journey</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND – Two years ago, former St. John’s guard Daniss Jenkins was preparing for a 2024 NBA draft that he ultimately wasn’t selected in. Tonight, the Detroit Pistons guard is expected to start in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A win tonight for Jenkins sends the Pistons to their […]
The post For Daniss Jenkins, the Detroit Pistons embody his basketball journey appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>For, Daniss, Jenkins, the, Detroit, Pistons, embody, his, basketball, journey</media:keywords>
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<title>Charlie Neal opened a road to visibility for multiple Black journalists and HBCU sports</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/charlie-neal-opened-a-road-to-visibility-for-multiple-black-journalists-and-hbcu-sports</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/charlie-neal-opened-a-road-to-visibility-for-multiple-black-journalists-and-hbcu-sports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When I learned earlier this week that my friend and colleague Charlie Neal had died at age 80, the news was not a gut punch or slap in the face; it was more like being doused with a bucket of cold water. The news announced the sobering reality that a particular chapter of my journalistic […]
The post Charlie Neal opened a road to visibility for multiple Black journalists and HBCU sports appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Charlie, Neal, opened, road, visibility, for, multiple, Black, journalists, and, HBCU, sports</media:keywords>
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<title>Stock car racer Dystany Spurlock is on track to make NASCAR history</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/stock-car-racer-dystany-spurlock-is-on-track-to-make-nascar-history</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/stock-car-racer-dystany-spurlock-is-on-track-to-make-nascar-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phil Horton, a longtime motorsports performance coach, said he can vividly recall the moment he knew his trainee, Dystany Spurlock, was “exceptional.” In March, Spurlock, a former professional motorcycle drag racer, made her stock car racing debut in the ARCA Menards Series East, one of NASCAR’s regional developmental divisions, piloting the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet […]
The post Stock car racer Dystany Spurlock is on track to make NASCAR history appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stock, car, racer, Dystany, Spurlock, track, make, NASCAR, history</media:keywords>
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<title>Jason Collins was dignity, not distraction</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/jason-collins-was-dignity-not-distraction</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ One of the NBA’s more progressive ambassadors, Jason Collins, died from brain cancer at the age of 47, his family said Tuesday. The first openly gay NBA player announced his retirement in 2014 with two words in a compelling commentary to The Players’ Tribune: “I’m Out.” “When I decided to come out publicly with my […]
The post Jason Collins was dignity, not distraction appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Why Lane Kiffin’s ‘Ole Miss’ virtue signaling falls flat</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/why-lane-kiffins-ole-miss-virtue-signaling-falls-flat</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/why-lane-kiffins-ole-miss-virtue-signaling-falls-flat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A line from the May 11 profile of Lane Kiffin in Vanity Fair reads as such: “After four hours of talking with Kiffin, I’m stumped: Is he endearingly sincere or so full of s‑‑‑ that it’s an art form?” It’s important to note that characterization as you understand what came next. The college football coach, […]
The post Why Lane Kiffin’s ‘Ole Miss’ virtue signaling falls flat appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Lane, Kiffin’s, ‘Ole, Miss’, virtue, signaling, falls, flat</media:keywords>
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<title>Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/chicago-sky-coach-tyler-marsh-carries-lessons-of-adversity-into-year-2</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/chicago-sky-coach-tyler-marsh-carries-lessons-of-adversity-into-year-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the day in November 2024 that the Chicago Sky announced Tyler Marsh as their new head coach, he received a call from a friend who is a college coach. “Hey, congratulations,” the friend said, before delivering the first lesson Marsh learned after accepting his first head coaching role at any level. “No one likes […]
The post Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh carries lessons of adversity into Year 2 appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chicago, Sky, coach, Tyler, Marsh, carries, lessons, adversity, into, Year</media:keywords>
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<title>LeBron James’ career may not be over, but it’s the end of something</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/lebron-james-career-may-not-be-over-but-its-the-end-of-something</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/lebron-james-career-may-not-be-over-but-its-the-end-of-something</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The air in Crypto.com Arena is thick with solemnity. There’s an understanding happening, a clarity that has been simmering for an entire season, one that’s only become more apparent as the clock winds to zero, ending the Los Angeles Lakers’ season with a sweep by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. LeBron James is at […]
The post LeBron James’ career may not be over, but it’s the end of something appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LeBron, James’, career, may, not, over, but, it’s, the, end, something</media:keywords>
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<title>The fragile legacy of Joel Embiid</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/the-fragile-legacy-of-joel-embiid</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/the-fragile-legacy-of-joel-embiid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA — This time last week, Philadelphians were celebrating the heroics of Joel Embiid and riding the high of an historic victory over the Boston Celtics. Thanks largely to the 32-year-old center, the 76ers made history by coming back from a 3-1 series hole to defeat Boston on its home court in Game 7. A […]
The post The fragile legacy of Joel Embiid appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>From AJ Dybantsa to Darius Acuff Jr., NBA draft lottery talents make their case</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/from-aj-dybantsa-to-darius-acuff-jr-nba-draft-lottery-talents-make-their-case</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/from-aj-dybantsa-to-darius-acuff-jr-nba-draft-lottery-talents-make-their-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHICAGO – AJ Dybantsa learned that the nation’s capital could very well be his future home when the Washington Wizards were awarded the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft on Sunday. But with Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson eyeing the No. 1 spot as well, it’s now on Dybantsa to prove […]
The post From AJ Dybantsa to Darius Acuff Jr., NBA draft lottery talents make their case appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Dybantsa, Darius, Acuff, Jr., NBA, draft, lottery, talents, make, their, case</media:keywords>
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<title>Yaxel Lendeborg didn’t see the future. His mother did.</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/yaxel-lendeborg-didnt-see-the-future-his-mother-did</link>
<guid>https://unmutednews.com/yaxel-lendeborg-didnt-see-the-future-his-mother-did</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Yaxel Lendeborg never envisioned playing college basketball, much less doing so in the desert of Yuma, Ariz. That plan came from his mother, Yissel Raposo, whose conviction in the path she saw for her son was too strong to be shaken by his stated lack of interest in following it. Through phone calls and emails […]
The post Yaxel Lendeborg didn’t see the future. His mother did. appeared first on Andscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Yaxel, Lendeborg, didn’t, see, the, future., His, mother, did.</media:keywords>
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<title>NBA draft lottery is ‘excitement for the unknown’ to Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nba-draft-lottery-is-excitement-for-the-unknown-to-sacramento-kings-gm-scott-perry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BERKELEY, Calif. – Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry will be in Chicago on Sunday to see if his franchise catches a much-needed break at the 2026 NBA draft lottery after two decades of frustration. The Kings have an 11.5% chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft after finishing […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>San Diego Padres sale a full&#45;circle moment for Black baseball</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/san-diego-padres-sale-a-full-circle-moment-for-black-baseball</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18 The next frontier for African Americans in sports is team ownership. Black bodies have helped build enormous wealth for sports teams and leagues, but ownership remains an economic and cultural mountain that largely has remained out of view. That mountain came a bit more into […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>WNBA Player Exclusive sneakers are everywhere, but fans still can’t buy them</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wnba-player-exclusive-sneakers-are-everywhere-but-fans-still-cant-buy-them</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ When Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson stepped onto the Target Center floor last July wearing a black Nike LeBron 21 detailed in the pink and green of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, it didn’t take long for the image to circulate. Screenshots spread. Group chats lit up. Then came the inevitable question from fans […]
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>At the Met Gala, athletes became fashion’s most convincing art</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/at-the-met-gala-athletes-became-fashions-most-convincing-art</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the first Monday in May, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were transformed into a hand-painted stone pathway, serving as the entrance to fashion’s most-watched night. It’s fashion’s Super Bowl, if you will, and a fundraiser for the Costume Institute. Designers dressed guests who were hand-picked by Vogue magazine’s longtime editor, Anna […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Donovan Mitchell diary: ‘You see that there’s an opportunity, right?’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/donovan-mitchell-diary-you-see-that-theres-an-opportunity-right</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers were on the brink of first-round playoff elimination before knocking off the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 on Sunday night. The Cavaliers lost all three games in Toronto, including a wild defeat in Game 6 in which Toronto native RJ Barrett made a memorable 3-pointer with 1.2 […]
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Joe Mazzulla: An unlikely calming presence in Boston sports</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/joe-mazzulla-an-unlikely-calming-presence-in-boston-sports</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sometime in the next week, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla could be named NBA Coach of the Year. He is among three finalists, along with Detroit’s J.B. Bickerstaff and San Antonio’s Mitch Johnson. While not a shock, the recognition marks a stunning full-circle moment for the Celtics’ eccentric head coach. In Boston, Mazzulla also […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>In NBA Year 17, Garrett Temple is invaluable to Toronto Raptors</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/in-nba-year-17-garrett-temple-is-invaluable-to-toronto-raptors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Garrett Temple and his wife, Kara, were walking around the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas last summer when they noticed a nearby commotion. The stir was caused by the presence of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and current oldest player, LeBron James. After Temple was initially kept at bay when he tried to say hello […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Raven Johnson and Anthony Edwards’ bond remains strong, from Atlanta to beyond</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/raven-johnson-and-anthony-edwards-bond-remains-strong-from-atlanta-to-beyond</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first time Indiana Fever guard Raven Johnson met Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, she was a self-described “shy” ninth-grader. Johnson had just begun working with touted Atlanta-area trainer Justin Holland, whose core player group included Edwards, then a high school junior who had trained with Holland since he was 14. While Johnson was on […]
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:10 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Tyran Stokes, 2026’s No. 1 high school hoops prospect, knows he still has work to do</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyran-stokes-2026s-no-1-high-school-hoops-prospect-knows-he-still-has-work-to-do</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PORTLAND, Ore. — Tyran Stokes’ basketball and life journey has already taken him from his hometown of Louisville, Ky., to San Diego to Atlanta to Napa, Calif., to Sherman Oaks, Calif., to Seattle. And as the SC Next 100 No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2026 changed his address, he continued to live […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NBA MVP award’s international dominance has made James Harden a trivia answer</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nba-mvp-awards-international-dominance-has-made-james-harden-a-trivia-answer</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND — Tell a random NBA executive or even a plugged-in fan that Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is the last American to win the league’s MVP award, and the first response isn’t debate — it’s disbelief. “Are you serious?” “No way.” Then comes the pause. The mental recall. And the realization that, somehow, it’s […]
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:09 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>WrestleMania 42 showed that WWE’s future is Black</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/wrestlemania-42-showed-that-wwes-future-is-black</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WWE is in the middle of a transitional period. Stalwarts John Cena and AJ Styles have retired, while old-timers like Brock Lesnar send signals that their time is up. This is nothing new for a company more than 70 years old. What makes this time different is that the new faces positioned to fill those […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:16 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Ohio State’s Arvell Reese arrives at NFL draft with a community behind him</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CLEVELAND — Eight years ago, Maeko Walker was in her usual place on a fall Friday night: in the stands at a high school football game, ringing her cowbell and cheering on her son Alex. Then everything went dark. “I had a stroke,” Walker said. “Doctors told my family I wasn’t going to make it.” […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:15 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Doc Rivers: ‘It was 100 percent my decision’ to step away from Milwaukee Bucks</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/doc-rivers-it-was-100-percent-my-decision-to-step-away-from-milwaukee-bucks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A relaxed Doc Rivers ate breakfast at the Ritz Carlton-Charlotte as he had done countless times before on road trips as head coach of the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and, most recently, the Milwaukee Bucks. As his coffee was being poured, his waiter — identifying as a […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Washington RB, NFL draft prospect Jonah Coleman sees endurance in his father</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/washington-rb-nfl-draft-prospect-jonah-coleman-sees-endurance-in-his-father</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s said a bullet doesn’t have a name. But as 6-year-old Jonah Coleman and his friends played outside a Stockton, Calif., apartment complex more than 15 years ago, the gunshots that halted their fun that day had an intended target: Coleman’s dad, Jamon Coleman. “You hear shots, and the instinct is to run — to […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘Fans are everything in this sport’</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/tyler-adams-world-cup-diary-fans-are-everything-in-this-sport</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BOURNEMOUTH, England — It’s been said that two things can be true at the same time. For AFC Bournemouth and United States men’s national team midfielder Tyler Adams, who finds himself simultaneously wrapping up a grueling Premier League season and gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, this certainly seems to […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>At 2026 NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders’ 2025 fall still sends a message</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/at-2026-nfl-draft-shedeur-sanders-2025-fall-still-sends-a-message</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PITTSBURGH — This time last year the fall of quarterback Shedeur Sanders became the dominant story of the 2025 NFL draft. To some extent, Sanders’ dramatic fall hovers over the 2026 draft as well. Before Thursday’s draft, the NFL announced it would limit access to draft prospects’ contact information to one person with each franchise. […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:14 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>2027 NFL draft: Black quarterbacks poised to make comeback</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/2027-nfl-draft-black-quarterbacks-poised-to-make-comeback</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “Wait till next year” is a common rallying cry in sports. When it comes to Black quarterbacks and the upcoming NFL draft, the sentiment feels more relevant than ever this year. After a good stretch in which standout Black college passers were among the league’s most coveted prospects — from 2011-25, 19 were selected in […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:13 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>Kevin Durant, team owner? Houston Rockets star has interest in NBA, NBA Europe investment</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/kevin-durant-team-owner-houston-rockets-star-has-interest-in-nba-nba-europe-investment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant appears to be making a strategic move toward NBA ownership in Europe. The 16-time NBA All-Star purchased a minority stake in 2025 UEFA Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain on June 21, months after meeting PSG president and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the 2024 Paris Olympics. The soccer giant’s ownership group […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman eager to show NFL his worth</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/new-denver-broncos-rb-jonah-coleman-eager-to-show-nfl-his-worth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From youth football through high school and college, opponents often praised running back Jonah Coleman for his competitiveness. Now in the NFL, Coleman has no plans to ease off the accelerator. Drafted by the Denver Broncos on Saturday in the fourth round (108th overall) of the NFL’s signature offseason event, the former standout at Arizona […]
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:12 -0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andscape</dc:creator>
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<title>NFL draftees’ legacy, longevity comes down to getting there versus staying there</title>
<link>https://unmutednews.com/nfl-draftees-legacy-longevity-comes-down-to-getting-there-versus-staying-there</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PITTSBURGH — In Jeremiyah Love’s euphoria of being selected by Arizona with the third pick of the NFL draft Thursday evening, I asked the former Notre Dame running back to do the impossible: Talk about longevity. I asked the 20-year-old rookie what he thought was required to have a long, prosperous NFL career. “So all […]
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