basketball

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“Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers’ experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

It is joining with some of America’s best known sports figures, including the basketball star Tyrese Haliburton, football standouts Dak Prescott and Ja’Marr Chase, the WNBA’s Cameron Brink and baseball slugger Mike Trout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Seehafer said that when it comes to women’s sports, hockey and soccer have a reputation for having higher concussion rates, but basketball can be just as physical.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

For others, it became a shared civic moment that drew in even those who rarely follow basketball.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Windows high in the walls were covered with wire mesh; rings and basketball hoops were roped to the ceiling.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom