The Denver Nuggets came out in the organization’s first NBA Finals and continued its dominant home streak in the NBA Playoffs. Denver defeated the Miami Heat in Game 1, 104-93, remaining undefeated at home during the playoffs. Nikola Jokic, #15 of the Denver Nuggets, looks on during Game One of
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Pistons, Monty Williams agree to largest coaching deal in NBA history: report
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly set to give Monty Williams, the winningest head coach in the NBA since 2021, the biggest deal for a coach in NBA history. Williams and the Pistons have agreed to a six-year deal worth $78.5 million, according to ESPN. The Athletic, who was first to
In a City of Monuments, History Lives Onstage and in the Streets
Although James Ijames does not specify the setting of his new play “Good Bones,” it sure seems like Washington. For one thing, a character says it “used to be a swamp.” That checks out; when I paid a visit to the capital last week, the summer humidity was already settling
No. 8 seed Miami advances to NBA Finals, avoids being on wrong side of history against Celtics
The glass slipper went missing for a bit, but the Cinderella run continues for the Miami Heat. The No. 8 seed avoided being on the wrong side of history Monday night with their 103-84 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Things started badly
Viva Las Vegas? A History of Oakland Athletics Stadium Moves
It was announced this week that the Athletics, at long last, had come to an agreement with a group of politicians to build a new stadium for the club, which has been stuck in an outdated facility for years. If that sounds familiar, it is because the same situation, with
Celtics force series back to Miami as they inch closer to NBA history
Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics
Summerworks Festival Opens With “Work Hard Have Fun Make History”
Like a dog nosing around in the background, a robot vacuum cleaner is a guaranteed scene stealer. Late in the new play “Work Hard Have Fun Make History,” the unfailingly compelling actor Susannah Perkins shares the stage with one: a whirring black disk busily roaming the industrial carpet, bumbling into
France prepares for most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, fans must pre-register for tickets
To pull off the most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, French organizers are now — literally — on the same page. France’s government, the organizing committee president for the 2024 Paris Games and the French capital’s mayor signed an 11-page security protocol Tuesday that for the first time publicly
Nuggets sweep Lakers in thrilling Game 4 victory; reach NBA Finals for first time in franchise history
Facing a 3-0 deficit, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a hot start on their home floor. But their effort just wasn’t enough to avoid getting swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Thanks to a 36-16 third quarter, the Nuggets stormed back
History of the Triple Crown series: Fastest Preakness Stakes race times from American thoroughbred horses
Some of the greatest horses that have competed in the Triple Crown series have set record wins at the Preakness Stakes in Maryland. Since its founding in 1873, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore has undergone several changes but remains mostly the same since 1925 when Pimlico